On the floor of the runway was a checkered black and white rug with vertical lines. The stage was set for the entrance of Coetzee’s first look for Spring/Summer (S/S) 2019. A stunning black model dressed in a checkered black and cream catsuit, with a cinched waist that had “Gert” scribbled across the waist belt, …
Review: Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung S/S 19 at SA Fashion Week (Day One)
Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung is a brand known for proudly flying the South African flag and heritage on the continent, and globally. It is also one of the few successful black woman-owned design brands that thrives on reminding the brilliant woman to live her life to the fullest making bold, regal statements when she walks …
Review: Amanda Laird Cherry at SA Fashion Week S/S 2019 (Day One)
South Africa Fashion Week (SAFW) organizers held their 22nd edition of the prestigious fashion event from April 3-6, 2019 at Sandton City Mall. This season, Spring/Summer 2019, was all about showcasing “Luxury Collections”. We kick off our review of four spectacular days of fashion with designer Amanda Laird Cherry’s flows of draped silhouettes which made …
South African Fashion Week Announces Spring/Summer 2019 Luxury Collections Program!
Distinctive craftsmanship and bespoke detailing will be the order of the day at South African Fashion Week’s (SAFW) Spring/Summer 2019 Luxury Collections in Johannesburg this year. Announcing the line-up for the four‐day event in April, the 21‐year old business‐to-business platform reiterated its single‐minded commitment to promoting a world‐class African design ethos and industry across the …
Watch Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture S/S 2019 Day 3 Shows: Valentino, Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad & More
Valentino stole the show at the Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 Haute Couture shows. From the diversity of models (color and age); to the beautiful storytelling through fashion, it is no wonder that Celine Dion shed a tear after Naomi Campbell graced the runway with a finale walk. Watch the show, among a few, and …