Africa Fashion Week

Africa Fashion Week 2011: David Tlale Women (Pictures)

November 7, 2011

“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 [...]

Africa Fashion Week 2011: David Tlale Men (Pictures)

November 7, 2011

“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 [...]

Africa Fashion Week 2011: Alexander Koutny (Pictures)

November 7, 2011

“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 [...]

Africa Fashion Week 2011: Stefania Morland (Pictures)

November 7, 2011

“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 [...]

Africa Fashion Week 2011: Thula Sindi (Pictures)

November 7, 2011

“After studying at LISOF in Johannesburg, Thula Sindi has created a contemporary brand primarily focused on supplying career-wear and occasion wear. Established in 2005, the brand has gained a loyal following with its highly crafted pieces. The aim is to [...]

Africa Fashion Week 2011: Maita Marimo (Pictures)

November 7, 2011

“Maita Marimo is a young Zimbabwean-born fashion designer who launched her Harare-based brand in 2009. The self taught designer became the youngest recipient ever to win the 2003 COTTCO Fashion Designer Competition Award held in Harare, Zimbabwe. In 2007, Marimo [...]