“Gina and Caren Waldman began their career in fashion design together in 2003, where they started making underwear out of their parents home. Their experience in design however, had already been cultivated. Caren studied at the Parson’s School of Design in New York whilst Gina got her Mater’s Degree in Fine Arts at WITS University. …
Sies! Isabelle – South Africa Fashion Week 2012 (Pictures) #SAFW #Africanfashion
“Isabelle Lotter was born into a very creative family and was strongly inspired by her artistic background. After matriculating, she studied at LISOF before starting to retail her own brand SIES! Isabelle. She launched her first range in Summer 2006 and has become known to reach out to real women with real bodies and have …
Rubicon – South Africa Fashion Week 2012 (Pictures) #SAFW #Africanfashion
“Rubicon was established by, Hangwanu Nengovhela, in 2002. She wanted to create a women’s wear range that had a distinctive, ethnic-chic look to it. She is a self-taught designer who’s worked to capture the essence and elegance of the female figure with her diverse talent and is well known for her classic lines and timeless …
Rachel de Mardt – South Africa Fashion Week 2012 (Pictures) #SAFW #Africanfashion
“After matriculating, Rachel de Mardt went to study at the renowned Parsons School of Design in New York, USA. During which time she really developed her own sense of design style and started creating classic, sophisticated and glamorous garments. She reaches out to the confident woman who has a sense of appreciation for high-end fashion …
Naked Ape (Menswear) – South Africa Fashion Week 2012 (Pictures) #SAFW #Africanfashion
“Having worked abroad in cities such as New York, Milan and Paris as a fashion director and stylist, Shaldon Kopman returned home to South Africa because of his strong passion for the country. Once home, he filled the role of Fashion Editor for South African magazines such as Elle. In 2006-2007 he won ‘GQ Best …