Louis Vuitton-style bags, trainers and sarongs in political party colours all the rage

But one critic says much of the merchandise is made in China and doesn’t use local design talent

17 March 2024 - 00:03 By MFUNDO MKHIZE

With election season in full swing political parties and entrepreneurs are jumping on the bandwagon to boost coffers and woo fashion-forward voters with their range of shoes, shirts and bucket hats...

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