Carlo Gibson, the creative director behind the brand Klipa is wittingly brilliant and has the ability to communicate diverse thoughts through fashion on the preservation of culture.
Gibson opened his Spring/Summer 2019 show with a masqueraded man (but for his exposed face) performing on stilts. This followed with two other masqueraded individuals who later unveiled their identities to reveal the colorful clothes they were wearing. It was a preview to the main show. When the show began, it was an electric fusion of cultures, colors, layers all combined to make a statement about luxurious homegrown African fashion.
Klipa is derived from the South African slang word, meaning “a hundred” in monetary terms, a showing of Gibson’s commitment to showcasing ‘100% homegrown’ designs.
Gibson is one of the successful candidates of the Cape Wools SAFW Designer Challenge 2018; and watching his creativity in full display at the spring show, it is clear to see why.
The designer showed his collection on the second day of South Africa Fashion Week held April 3-6th, 2019.
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Ms. Uduak is best known as an advocate who uses the tools of media and the law to help creatives and businesses clearly articulate their true brand identities, and communicate it to the world through their products and services, to maximize profits. She is a lawyer, speaker, author, journalist, and recognized thought leader, and trailblazer for her work on Africa’s emerging global fashion and entertainment markets, and the niche practice of fashion law in the United States. She is also the founder and publisher of Ladybrille® Magazine, and an Attorney and Partner at Ebitu Law Group, P.C, where her practice focuses on Fashion, Business, & Entertainment Law and Trials. For more information about her, visit www.msuduak.com.
