“Bisma Ahmed is a young Zimababwean designer who is currently based in Dubai. She was exposed to the world of fashion from an early age as her mother and aunt are both fashion designers. Her creativity is inspired by her multi-cultural background and her willingness to experiment is what makes her designs so unique. All …
Africa Fashion Week 2011: Intisaar Mukadam (Pictures)
“Born in Zimbabwe, Intisaar studied at the De Montfort University in the UK, where she obtained her BA (Hons) degree in Fashion Design. She studied abroad for four years and experienced many fashion houses in Paris and New York. Intisaar then returned to Zimbabwe to launch her clothing range, which offers women’s fashion and knitwear. …
Africa Fashion Week 2011: David Tlale Women (Pictures)
“David Tlale is considered a driving force of creativity in the South African fashion industry. Tlale is fixture at South African fashion weeks and earlier this year he launched a new collection on the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge, at Joburg Fashion Week. The event made history: the 284 metre runway was one of the longest …
Africa Fashion Week 2011: David Tlale Men (Pictures)
“David Tlale is considered a driving force of creativity in the South African fashion industry. Tlale is fixture at South African fashion weeks and earlier this year he launched a new collection on the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge, at Joburg Fashion Week. The event made history: the 284 metre runway was one of the longest …
Africa Fashion Week 2011: Alexander Koutny (Pictures)
“Johannesburg-born Alexander Kounty, began his studies with a major in philosophy. Then, after working at a large clothing factory, Koutny discovered his love for fashion and returned to school, to study pattern-making. In the 1990s, he relocated to the UK where he assisted several designers before entering the MA program at Central Saint Martins in …
Africa Fashion Week 2011: Stefania Morland (Pictures)
“After working in the fashion industry for more than 20 years, Stefania Morland opened her high-end fashion boutique and studio in 2005, situated in Cape Town. The brand’s unique, playful design aesthetic is inspired by the earth and life: natural fabrics are used and the seasons, animals and the human spirit guide the visual ethos. …