So I just found out this morning, that our dear friend, and regular WITW contributor, Cameron Foden, was voted as one of South Africa’s best dressed men. No suprise… :)
Yay, after somewhat of a hiatus, David West is relaunching his own label again.
Missibaba (the fantastic leather goods brand) is having a trunk sale in JHB on Friday the 19th and Saturday the 20th of June.
Sound exciting…especially because all you Joburgers are the first that get to see and by the new Gaucho bag (which I haven’t seen yet, but I’m sure is beautiful!)
A week or so ago, I was invited to a fashion event, at an unknown address in Bo-kaap, from an organisation / agency / group called Flance and to tell you the truth I was a little skeptical. It all seemed a little vague…I didn’t know whether to expect a fashion show, an exhibition or a really cool concept thingy that no one understands but you’re certain is very hip.
To say I was mistaken in my judgments is an understatement.
A couple of weeks ago we showcased a solo collection of menswear by Capetonian designer Cameron Foden.
Where to from here, is an exhibition of menswear as designed by emerging fashion designers; Blasoen by Willem Jacques Minnaar, Christopher Strong, Åugus, Timothy Wang and Cameron Foden.
This collection, the first solo for the self-taught designer, entitled the Samson Syndrome, takes inspiration from exploitation, manipulation and hypocrisy, with a specific interest in Israeli and US foreign policy ‘67 to present.
Here are some images of PREsies, curated by Dirk de Waal, which opened last week.
The online catalogue will be out soon, should you wish to buy the whole lot ;)
cheers
Liam
LIVED MOST OF MY LIFE IN SOWETO, AND STILL LIVE THERE.
RAISED BY SINGLE PARENT,MY MOM
STUDIED FASHION DESIGN AT LISOF FOR THREE YEARS:
SHOWCASED A RANGE AT AJFW: MARCH 2008 (PART OF THE NEW GENERATIOS SHOW)
SHOWCASED A RANGE AT CFW: AUGUST 2008 (PART OF THE CFW FINALE SHOW)
SHOWCASED A RANGE AT AJFW: JANUARY 2009
LOVE PROBLEM SOLVING, ART AND WORKING WITH MY HANDS. I BELIEVE THAT FASHION DESIGN ALLOWS ME TO EXPLORE THESE THINGS.
studied at lisof
started superella in 2003 - did elle new talent the same year
did my first show in 2004 at sa fashionweek
won the nederburg rare finds in 2006
did design indaba in 2005 and 2007
showed again at sa fashionweek in 2007 summer and 2008 winter
in 2009 i will be showing my summer 2009/10 at sa fashionweek in april
superella is about comfort - the avantgarde of simplicity- real clothes for real people
Leading up to the opening of PREsies next week Tuesday, I’m going to be introducing some of the participating designers. Each of the designers have written a short bio on themselves, as well as answered 3 questions: What is important? What is exciting? What if the world…?
Dirk de Waal has been involved in over 400 stage shows and events across 3 continents over the past 5 years as project manager and show director. At the moment he does creative direction and concept development for deconstruction.be (a multifaceted media company), creative consulting to fashion designers and musicians as well as his involvement with WITW/DS events.
PRESIES, curated by Dirk de Waal is the first exhibtion for our programme for 2009. Opening night is Tuesday the 24th of February at 18h00.
A selection of images from Number Three - The third in a series of projects and events for emerging designers.
A selection of images from Number Three - The third in a series of projects and events for emerging designers.
A selection of images from Number Three - The third in a series of projects and events for emerging designers.
Its that time of the year again!
Hope to see you all supporting local design at NUMBER THREE, next week Friday.
I’m really sorry for not having posted anything this last week. The truth is, the last week has been a mad rush to finish AGTER ELKE MAN, ‘n gay magazine I’ve started with my friend Timmy Wang.
The annual Number Events by WITW / Design Studio, were created to provide platforms for young and emerging South African designers. This years event NUMBER THREE, is being held on the Friday the 10th of October.
The new WITW / Design Studio showroom at 11 Hope Street will be opened on the 26th of June with the launch show, T- by Dokter, Misses and Friends.
Dokter and Misses are at it again!
Join them for their T-Shirt exhibition tomorrow evening at 44 Stanley in Johannesburg. WITW / Design Studio is going to be showing a range of shirts as well.
Don’t fret Capetonians…the show will be coming down to Cape Town as well and we will be hosting it !
Xandre Kriel, a designer we represent, was recently commissioned by fashion designer Richard de Jager, to make several pairs of wooden shoes for an upcoming theater production.
Dokter and Misses is open! and the images that Adriaan and Katy sent me look beautiful! If you’re in Joburg, you definatley have to go down and check it out…
The design duo behind Dokter and Misses (Adriaan Hugo and Katy Taplin) have joined forces with designer Joe Paine in opening their flagship store of the same name at 44 Stanley, Milpark Johannesburg. Stocking a diverse range of locally designed products from furniture, clothing, jewellery and accessories, packaging, ceramics and garden pots by Adriaan Hugo, Dokter and Misses, me and joe, Joe, Margaret Hugo and Smitten. The Dokter and Misses store is Johannesburg’s exclusive outlet for hot new shoes, Paez, from Buenos Aires.
Last night was the opening of the Dandy Savant & White Noise S/S collections at the Whatiftheworld / Project Room. Both designers put their work (as seen at Number Two) up on display for guests to try on and buy. The show will be open for the next couple of weeks, and viewing is by appointment only.
T +27 21 448 1438
As per usual Richard de Jager wowed the crowds with this avant garde knit wear label Pwhoa. The under the sea inspired collection, was an explosion of ruffled and rolled pieces of knitwear. I thought the urchin like heels were pretty cool…
I think Petro Steyn is a genius…her collection for Number Two was the most amazing thing!! Her entire collection was made out of neoprene. Different shards of it cut and glued into place to create the most bizarre shapes and forms. This collection was called Zonkey (something in between a zebra and a donkey). Her animal like masks and body suits created quite a stir on the catwalk…
For Number Two we were privileged to have Suzaan Heyns from Abraham + Louisa fly in specially for the show. As usual her work was amazing. Her collection of womens wear, plays on the contrasts of structured versus soft, masculine versus feminine…With slicked back hair, red lips and mens shoes, the models had an amazing presence on the catwalk.
We hope to have her back for Number Three…
its the week of “weeks”. its London fashion week, London design week, and London architectural week….
i went to a few shows and saw some great designers, funny audiences, lovely spaces, and of course great parties!
Peter Jesen played with John Waters characters.
Eley Kishimoto had fabulous patterns layered on top of each other.
Gareth Pugh collections experiment with volume, space and unlikely fabrics scissored into bold, monochromatic patchworks and optical frenzies.
Our friend Topaz Leung, currently based in London, has recently sent us some images she took, that are going to be included in Lime Magazine next month. Enjoy!