2009/08/24 | Blueprint for Style

ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week: Day 4 Recap

The final day featured only one designer, Kluk CGDT likely because Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit, who are the creatives forces behind Kluk, used the runway to show Pret-a-Porter, bridal, and couture. They produce six collections a year and currently outfit most of South Africa’s celebrities and politicians. Kluk has participated in Fashion Weeks around the globe including Singapore, New York and India. The dresses were everything that is feminine, flowing, strong, bold, and elegant. Self-described, their brand

2009/08/24

ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week: Day 3 Recap

The shows Saturday evening started around 6pm and the house was packed- everyone came out to see Gavin Rajah at the BMW Showroom and along with Fabiani, ran away with creations that could appeal to even the most discriminating eye! Day 3 shows included: Carducci Women: Francois Rall is currently responsible for the collection at Carducci and his focus has been on embodying hte heritage of modern South Africa. Carducci showed quite a bit of black, denim and lighter

2009/08/24

ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week: Day 2 Recap

[singlepic id=172 w=320 h=240 float=center] It was Friday so, needless to say, the crowds were out and the designers did not disappoint! Day 2 shows included: Suzann Heyns and David Tlale for Luella: Suzann is a LISOF-trained and Elle Magazine bred fashionista. Her collection emphasized tailored garments and slightly avant garde designs made from quality fabrics. David Tlale launched his brand over five years ago and since has shown at Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week! His past

2009/08/24

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