“David West has two stores in Cape Town. Weekend Special in Woodstock is an irreverent space which changes each season to suit the new collection. In October 2010 he opened an exciting new joint retail venture with Johannesburg-based product design duo Dokter and Misses, in Long Street, Cape Town. Here they sell both clothing and …
Baie Nice Underwear for Men at South Africa’s 2011 Design Indaba Show (Pictures)
“Baie nice is a Cape Town-based underwear fashion label for men and women. One of the core values of Baie Nice is the promotion of South African culture, using the skills of local manufacturers and locally sourced materials as far as possible. The bright and funky collections feature eye-catching, yet sophisticated prints and comfortable styles …
African Designers: Bunmi Koko at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 (Pictures)
The design label Bunmi Koko dazzles at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 and proves America’s First Lady Michelle Obama got it right when she commissioned the design label last year to design a jacket for her. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in …
Joburg Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection: Abigail Keats
Abigail Keats’ Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection, true to her signature style, celebrates classic glamour infused with a modern twist. ‘Structured’, ‘clean’ and ‘tailored’ are key words that capture the spirit of each piece. The collection boasts diversity, building anticipation from a causal affair to first time evening wonders. Embracing the feminine whilst embodying confidence and sophistication …
Joburg Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection: Karob Finger
“Karabo Finger is a specialty fashion brand focusing on women’s career, cocktail and lifestyle wear. Karabo Finger’s design aesthetic is simplistic yet elegant design lines with a refreshing twist. Karabo’s collections are inspired by the modern woman who lives a fast paced multifaceted life. Karabo established her clothing line in 2009 with the aim of …
Joburg Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection: Grapevine
“Grapevine is a new Joburg based label that embodies sophistication, elegance and assertiveness. The pieces created are ‘to have and to hold’ pieces, with a timeless and distinct style. Grapevine is the brainchild of Komotjo Malatji, former pattern design and grading lecturer at Lisof with broad experience in the industry, from corporate to catwalk. Special …