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Soweto Showcase 2007
Young, funky, ambitious and motivated, the spring/summer collections of some of SA's hottest young designers, including John Sithole (Eartquake), Sibu Msimang, Nhlanhla, Thesis, Malikah and Umabo (Mzansi Designers), have proved that something really big is happening is SA's fashion industry. Watch this space!
Click here to read more about what went down in Soweto and to watch the exclusive video.
Earthquake by John Sithole
Pics: Simon Deiner
Soweto Showcase 2007
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Soweto Showcase 2007
Sibu Msimang Designs by Gugu Msimang
Gugu, also known as Sibu, started her career in December 2005 when she was awarded with the "Opportunity Award" at the Annual 3rd year Fashion Show at the Durban University of technology. This award entitled her to a 6-month free rail rental at the Durban Designers Emporium. Her label, "Sibu Msimang Designs" was born in December 2005. Sibu took part in the MTN Durban Fashion Week 2006 and in 2007 she showcased as part of the Ifalethu Heritage Collection. Last year she was invited to showcase with 9 of the finest Durban designers at the MTN Sunflower Fund Fashion Show.
She describes her style as 'ethnic-inspired fabulousness'. Incorporating ethnic elements and colours into her designs is her trademark. 'The waistline is the sexiest part of her woman?s body, she believes.
Soweto Showcase 2007
Soweto Showcase 2007
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Soweto Showcase 2007
Thesis
Thesis was born in 2004 and is currently managed four youths from Soweto, Mangi Mbitshana, Wandile Zondo, Siphiwe Msibi and Mangaliso Radebe. The label was started as a second-hand clothing project in which the guys would give the garments new live. This has now built a brand that brings a combination of western design mixed with a Soweto feel. There mission now is to be a clothing brand of choice to the youth of Soweto and South Africa, by providing quality at affordable prices.
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Soweto Showcase 2007
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Soweto Showcase 2007
NN Enterprise by Nhlanhla Nciza
Nhlanhla Nciza is the creative director of her clothing line, and the CEO of the NN Enterprise in partnership with her husband, co-owner of TS Records, Thembinkosi "TK" Nciza. She is also known for her singing career both as a solo artist and within the group Mofikizolo.
Although her innate sense of style and her affinity for the finer things in life puts the NN Brand at the forefront of the urban luxury movement, the brand's success will rely on her ability to merge the worlds of fashion, music and the entertainment industry.
For more info visit www.nhlanhlan.co.za
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Malikah by Malikah Hajee
Malikah Hajee studied fashion for two years at the Design Academy of Fashion in Cape Town. In her second year she was a finalist in the Menswear Group South Africa and showcased at SAFW in 2005. She walked away with two of the three prizes: the Mohair South Africa award and the potential achiever award.
In 2006 Malikah was chosen as a finalist in the ELLE New Talent Awards. She then returned back to Cape Town and started working for Philosophy by Jenni Button as her Designer/Patternmaker. She worked for Philosophy for 7 months before being offered a job at At Ease clothing who supply Urban degree, Hilton Weiner and Vertigo. She is now branching out with her own label.
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Mzansi Designers
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| Hot Hot Hot!! It is about time we get our own unique identity and stop following international trends, an identity that embrases all South Africans and moulds us all into one big ball. LOVEIT!! | ||
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| Bronwen on 23 Aug at 09:46 |
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| I'm sorry, man, I'd like to support the concept of local is lekker, but THIS is NOT fashion. It's a hodge-podge of clumsily put-together, awful stuff!!!! | ||
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| storm on 23 Aug at 10:57 |
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| South Africa is alive with possibilities, we have innovative minds ,lets stick to african flavour, to what makes us different from others and not Western wannabes. it will be encouraging for western countries to get inspiration from South Africa and not the other way round | ||
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| Manunuza on 23 Aug at 12:08 |
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| I am proud to be associated with the Soweto Showcase, I represent THESIS we have launched our range and the public has responded positively. log on to www.thesis.co.za for more info | ||
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| Mangaliso on 23 Aug at 13:07 |
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| It's about time we as s. Africans support our local designers... not criticised. Let's not only put sport and music on the map, let's put mzansi on the map. | ||
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| Fish on 23 Aug at 13:30 |
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| Clearly i'l be fashion-week material this summer coz i got me a "i heart SOWETO" t-shirt:-) Well done guys, much love and support! | ||
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| Phemelo on 23 Aug at 14:51 |
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| the range of clothes that was showcased, was super...it only shows that we can compete with the rest of the world. | ||
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| thapz on 24 Aug at 07:18 |
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| these are so fabulous, i think i'm getting jelous because i love being a model but i need an agency and i still have to make a profile. Someone out there please help | ||
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| zanele on 31 Aug at 10:36 |
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| I jus fall in love with the label.To all of ya the Thesis crew Big up... I personally love your work ... | ||
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| S'xozin on 03 Sep at 12:34 |
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| I personally like the brand my only problem is that it seems as if they are not creating clothes for the fully figured woman like me otherwise good work so far i hope their vision and mission becomes a reality for the guys at thesis much love . | ||
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| Bongiwe K on 07 Sep at 09:18 |
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