

Elle New Talent 2007
This inspirational showcase of young South African designers once again drew attention to the wealth of talent we have in this country, with Tiaan Nagel taking top honours this year.
Tiaan Nagel
The success of Tiaan's sporty couture collection titled "Mooi Goed Orchestrated Chaos", was best summed up by Dion Chang, one of this year's judges, "These designs are innovative, practical and immaculately constructed. Tiaan's modern fashion mindset is the way forward and displayed a convicted synergy with Elle's fashion ideologies. By describing his fashion muse as 'a modern woman wearing Balngiaga while enjoying a bowl of two-minute noodles', Tiaan examplified precisely what we were looking for!"
Pics: Ivan Naudé
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2006 winner: Tony Mestre
Tony Mestre presented his debut collection, under the label MISTISM, at Sanlam SA Fashion Week 2007. The collection focused on a dominant colour palette of black, white and silver with silver foil printing and embroidery. The range also played with lengths and shape, from the shortest skirt to a floor sweeping silver dress.
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Carina Louw
Titled "Welcome to the Museum 2084", Carina Louw's collection was inspired by skeletal structures. Cut-outs, pleats and folds forming innovative shapes with a primarily leather range.
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Siphakeme Ndlovu
Making use of a black and metallic palette, Siphakeme sent his collection into space with futuristic black helmets.
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Kat Kgare
A popular choice among the audience, Kat's submission was the epitome of spring... in bright lime colours with flowers in citrus shades the collection was totally refreshing.
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Joline Graham
A little late on the pirate theme, but still working the concept well, Joline Graham's collection was titled "Hidden Treasure".
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Luke Radloff
With big bows, geometric shapes, large shoulder action and plastic-like fabrics, Luke Radloff's collection was also rather futuristic, with a prominent insignia giving the collection coherence.
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
Elle New Talent 2007
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