Fashion Designers Are Invited To Apply For A Mentorship Program At The Durban Fashion Fair.
The eThekwini Municipality's famed Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) has gone a long way since its inception in 2012. The initial event was held in a single evening, with only six exhibitions featuring the work of 12 designers. This yearly fashion spectacle now comprises a diversity of international, national, and rising designers displaying their works on the runway. It lasts four days and involves over 50 designers, with at least five exhibits every evening. The Durban Fashion Festival not only inspires Durbanites to find ...
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Minnie Dlamini to Show Off French-Xhosa Range at Paris Fashion Week 2022 with JessicaJane
After marrying Wandile, Jessica’s social circle expanded, and she started having women approach her to make their traditional South African wedding dresses. After making a few, Jessica found herself gravitating towards Xhosa attire… drawn by the impactful monochrome nature of the garments. Jessica’s heritage which is French, Norwegian, Scottish, and English still flows through her designs, whilst maintaining a deep respect for the traditional cultural garments she was being commissioned to design and make.
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Conde Nast College of Fashion & Design In London Aims To Nurture Diversity In The Industry
"The idea is to explore ways to bring about new international collaborations in the fashion industry through bringing together views from diverse global and regional voices," Nick Isles, CEO of the college, stressed. "There will be a lot of elements to this including events, symposia, research, publishing, student engagement, new curricula, and new policy ideas." The program is developed with the African Fashion Foundation (AFF) and the Council for International African Fashion Education and will be marketed specifically to the ...
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Thando Hopa Partners with Lebohang Monyatsi and Mantsho to bring African Fashion Legacy to Life
“Working with Thando Hopa, I couldn't believe it. She broke down barriers and opened the doors for me, and other girls. I feel that in her I have a role model and a blueprint of what a black child can achieve. She is the epitome of black excellence and achievement,” says Monyatsi. The Miss Wheelchair World first runner-up who was diagnosed with polio at the age of three, says she would like to see more inclusivity within the fashion and ...
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Roberta Annan And African Fashion Foundation In Collaboration With Prestigious London College Conde Nast College Of Fashion & Design Announce New Scholarship For Aspiring Fashion Creatives From Sub-Saharan Africa
The first part and which is really exciting for us is the launch of a bespoke trio of online programs created for and targeted specifically at Sub-Saharan Africa. These course modules will be about, Styling & Creative Direction, The Business of Luxury and Digital Content Creation & Contemporary Marketing Strategies.” The programs are being developed with the African Fashion Foundation and the Centre for International African Fashion Education (CIAFE) and will be marketed specifically to the African fashion and media industries and ...
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