Fashion2012

Fashion Shows 2012

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2 March 2012 - 11:00am - 4 March 2012 - 4:00pm
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Cape Town International Convention Centre

Every day from 2 to 4 March at the Design Indaba Expo, there will be all-day fashion shows at the DStv Event Arena, presented by the Cape Town Fashion Council. 


Good Clothing creates flattering clothing for women who simply want to look good.

The Good Clothing label was started in 2007 by Marian Park-Ross with the intent of offering women of all ages a range of clothing that is both easy to wear and flattering.

With fabrication of the highest consideration, the range is inspired by the Good woman: somebody who is aware of fashion but not a slave to it. 



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 11:00am - 11:15am
3 March 2012 - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
4 March 2012 - 1:30pm - 1:45pm

Taking its cue from the T-shirt, tart's range of clothing is active and energetic women.

tart is a Cape Town-based clothing label for real women who lead active, enquiring lives and who need simple, fuss-free clothing that they can simply slip on but that still looks good.

Established by Cari Stephenson in 2001, the tart heritage is based on the T-shirt – youthful and energetic. tart aims to be commercially accessible, so quality, style and affordability are key factors when producing garments. Although the brand is always current, it is not trend driven and each piece has the potential to become a wardrobe staple.

 



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 11:30am - 11:45am
3 March 2012 - 3:30pm - 3:45pm
4 March 2012 - 1:00pm - 1:45pm

With Brazilian influences, Ministry4Style creates clothing for the African individual.

Brazilian designer Luiz ‘Delaja moved to Cape Town five years ago to extend his design journey. Ministry4Style is a brand of eclectic, yet sophisticated clothing pieces. 



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 12:30pm - 12:45pm
3 March 2012 - 3:00pm - 3:15pm
4 March 2012 - 11:30am - 11:45am

With Coast & Koi's gorgeous shoes it's easy to put your best foot forward.

Feet come first with Coast & Koi’s unique range of footwear.

Established in 2005 by designer Caryn Wilensky, Coast & Koi fills a gap in the South African market for shoes that are stylish, locally made, eye-catching and comfortable.

Coast  & Koi’s latest collection includes some of the seasoned classics, comfortable and luxurious pumps, Valentino-inspired pumps, as well as sandals and espadrilles that are ideal for summer.



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
3 March 2012 - 2:30pm - 2:45pm
4 March 2012 - 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Edgy and Afro-inspired, Magents creates clothing for the savvy individual.

Inspired by African colours and the “Afro-Vintage” philosophy, Magents creates clothing that speaks to youth and sophistication. It embraces the many cultures in South Africa, its globally savvy, with a spirit rooted in independence.



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 1:30pm - 1:45pm
3 March 2012 - 11:30am - 11:45am
4 March 2012 - 2:30pm - 2:45pm

For the love of beautiful things.

Silver Spoon is the love child of Port Elizabeth-based designers Dieter van den Bergh and Stephanie Beyers. They like beautiful things so in April 2008 they decided to start making their own beautiful things.

They make functional clothing pieces with character. The kind of thing you could wear to the market. Or to the park. It’s you, with a touch of thread and fabric thrown in for good measure.



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
3 March 2012 - 11:00am - 11:15am
4 March 2012 - 3:00pm - 3:15pm

The individuals comes first with MosewaMosa's lifestyle range of clothing for women.

MosewaMosa is a clothing label that is lifestyle-driven and is focused on celebrating and retaining individuality through fashion.

The brand’s design philosophy is based on the idea that people are all individuals and their clothing should reflect that dream that is rooted deep within.



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 2:30pm - 2:45pm
3 March 2012 - 12:00pm - 12:15pm
4 March 2012 - 3:30pm - 3:45pm

With a keen sense of appreciation for traditional crafting techniques and environmental concerns, Lunar creates gorgeous ready-to-wear pieces.

With a keen sense of environmental responsibility Lunar presents a range of clothing for men and women that’s inspired by nature.

The work of designers Karen Ter Morshuizen and Paul Harris, Lunar items are made, almost exclusively, using natural fibres and pigment dyes.

Yesteryear crafts and techniques like knitting, smocking and embroidery are interpreted as uncomplicated pieces that result in a couture approach to ready-to-wear fashion. 



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 3:30pm - 3:45pm
3 March 2012 - 12:30pm - 12:45pm
4 March 2012 - 4:00pm - 4:15pm

Forms, patterns, twists and turns, Selfi's range of clothing in infinitely wearable.

Inspired by architecture, forms and patterns in nature, each Selfi garment is designed to represent an innovative twist towards existing women’s apparel. Products are manufactured in Cape Town, and designer Celeste Lee Arendse aims to design women's wear with an international feel.



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
3 March 2012 - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
4 March 2012 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Amanda Laird Cherry's designs use specifics to achieve universality.

Amanda is one of a small handful of South African designers who has historically fused the development of her clothes with that of the country.

Her collections over the past decade have presented a different kind of reconciliation process, one, which unites our intersecting histories into a collective present.

Although locally informed, her cloth-based narratives nonetheless manage to consistently wow the local and international fashion press. It’s the old story of using specifics to achieve universality.



VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre
03/02/2012
2 March 2012 - 4:30pm - 4:45pm
3 March 2012 - 1:30pm - 1:45pm
4 March 2012 - 12:30pm - 12:45pm

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