MBFWCT | Gavin Rajah

Gavin Rajahonce again gave a collection that is truly iconic. Titled luminescent luxury, the collection was light and playful, a shift from the couture feel that he is famous for. Floral digital prints and intricate handmade embellishments give a feeling of old school Hollywood glam. Gavin also redefines sexy with lace dresses in a palette of black and white. I love how the collection say classic is modern with a bit of colour, from coral to yellow. The collection was a highlight of my day 2 and it was a great way to end the day.

#MBFWCT | Day 2

Yesterday marked day 2 of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Cape Town (MBFWCT)  and I took on the rain and made my way to the CTICC, not to see any of the shows for I was ticketless but find out who wore what?. Thanks to a fashion friend Malibongwe of Skattie what are you wearing, I had the pleasure attending to shows Craig Port and Gavin Rajah ( review to follow).

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MBFWCT | Emerging Designers

While returning fashion heavy-weights are no stranger to the runaway, to an emerging designer, the fashion platform is rather foreign. The strong bond between African Fashion International (AFI) and Cape Town fashion council (CTFC) continues to bring you a showcase emerging young talent at the inaugural MBFWCT. 

The Emerging Designer showcase will feature five designers chosen by the AFI panel of leaders in the fashion media, clothing and textile industry, with the criteria set as the designers’ ability to shape their fashion brands into sustainable business platforms. The five chosen designers are:
  
Pumeza Mekuto of Black Coal Clothing, who's collection plays around the colour palette of reds, blues and mustards with denim forming a strong part of the collection, Black coal will also introduce the nautical menswear collection.
Celeste Lee Arendse of Selfi,Think Pastel greens and soft nudes  inspired by the 20th century art movement with a play of primary colours.
 Robyn Victor of August Clothing, Soft muted tones, earthy desert landscapes and creamy sunsets. The collection is a constriction of some sort, youthful boho chic meets elegant sophistication, masculine meets soft feminine touches and relaxed yet unrestricted.
Tarien Malherbe of Non-European, Bow-ties, pastels and play of colour makes an exciting experiment in the construction of different garments.
 Maloti Mothoni of Strato, Sporty luxe in an array of bright colours and pastel play.

The chosen five emerging designers will showcase Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town as part of their strategy to enhance media, public and buyer awareness of these selected designs. 

The  showcase takes place at the CTICC on July 27, at 15.30 tickets are available via webtickets

The Blk Collection | Rayne

Refined vintage glam with the modern twist by Jessica Rayne, will let Jamie turn you into to an honest women. I  absolutely love the combination of velvet and leather, which brings the sense of dark romance.

Events | Gaschette

Conceptual styling and fashion show production company Gaschette invites you to an exclusive spring viewing of the spring 2012 collections.

( see poster for details)

Jozi Street style | Chris Saunders

Creative genius Chris Saunders explores the streets of Jozi to bring you some edgy fashion trends happening around our streets.  I love how every images captures the unique sense of style, yet still has the essence of South African street culture. 

See more here.

Mes Dames | AW12

Classic minimalism meets fine tailoring, Mes Dames AW12 collection combines fashion with art to bring you looks that draw inspiration from the french 19th century.

Fashion Unfold | July

Join me and other fashion enthusiasts on twitter tonight 8pm CAT  as we tackle issues around anything fashion and blogging. 

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