Abigail Betz’s Autumn/Winter collection takes on a vintage feel with a raw edge. With the new range, Betz strives to achieve opulence, wealth and re-instate the sense of 1950’s glamour in South African Fashion. The brand also delves into a darker pallete, taking on richer colors and more intricate patterns. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® …
Joburg Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection: Stiaan Louw
Stiaan Louw’s sixth and most defining collection yet, aptly titled ‘6’ interrogates our perceptions of what is an African aesthetic? Africa is the cradle of mankind and Stiaan draws inspiration from varied ethnic cultures, subtly fusing Masai, Middle Eastern, Indian and ancient Greek elements to create garments reminiscent of the Mesopotamian ideal. The collection displays …
Joburg Fashion Week: Suzaan Heyns Ready to Wear Collection Autumn/Winter 2011
A brilliant design collection, for us, is a well edited one. One that tells a story from the beginning to the end, excites us and motivates us in a “gotta have mustha” have sense. Pieces can be deconstructed and can occupy our wardrobes as timeless classic pieces. If the collection pushes the envelope a bit …
Laura Kass a Standout at Joburg Fashion Week FAST TRACK Show
Joburg Fashion Week, as part of fashion week, kicked off with four FAST TRACK shows designed to showcase the new generation of fashion students preparing to take the industry by storm. There were many who showed but a standout for us is young designer Laura Kass. Kass presented a fresh collection showing strong strength in …
Joburg Fashion Week: Behind the Scenes -Hair, Makeup, Venue, Ramp (Pictures)
Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in business and leadership, with an emphasis on the African woman in the diaspora. Our coverage includes stories on capital, access to markets, expertise, hiring …