A post graduate degree holder in economic development, and a Diploma holder in Business Marketing and Production Management, Renato Palmi runs a specialist research and development consultancy called “The ReDress Consultancy - South Africa”, that focuses on Pan African clothing, textiles and fashion industry. Popularly known as the “South African insider” for his criticisms about economic regeneration issues, Palmi also monitors and evaluates provincial Fashion Week events. He covers the fashion sector for both local and international media, and serves as a mediator between his country’s fashion designers, and international fashion weeks. Along with the consultancy, Palmi is the Marketing and Project Director of Linea Academy; i.e. based in Durban and is one of South Africa's most prestigious fashion educational institutions.

Palmi shares his versatile knowledge and experience with the design students and offers lectures at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has also assisted aspirants who wanted to enter the fashion world. He is a prolific writer as well, and has authored a comprehensive book about the role of South African fashion designers and fashion promotion in the apparel value chain.

Publications/ Books/ Papers
He write articles on latest happenings in the industry.

Articles Contributed

	Evaluation of the 2007 MTN Durban fashion week
	An evaluation study by Renato Palmi of the research house ReDress© on the 2007 MTN Durban Fashion Week that took place over four days in June indicated that the entire fashion week was a resounding success

	Unpicking the South African fashion industry
	The objective of this presentation is to stimulate critical debate and interaction with a captive audience. It is a bird's eye view of South Africa's fashion industry, tracking some important historical contexts and sharing some insights into the current issues it faces. My aim is to sketch out the

	'Country of origin' label regulations enforced
	On May 7 2008, the South African Government issued a notice to say as from the 15 April the country of origin labelling in terms of the Merchandise Act 17 of 1941 will now be enforced. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) will

	Luxury brands are you being duped?
	So you think your not "Made in China" Prada, Ferragamo, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace but "Made in Italy" brand item you currently have or seek has been made under the watchful eyes of skilled craftsmen in Italy? An Italian documentary called Schiavi del Lusso (Slaves of Luxury

	Sports and sweatshops
	The 2008 Beijing Olympics begin on 8 August and in 2010 South Africa will be hosting the Soccer World Cup. How many of us will give any thought to the unseen thousands that produced the soccer balls, the branded clothing and their team's clothing?

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