Design For Style
On Friday I attended the first Design For Style(DFS) Fashion Show for 2011. Naturally, I enjoyed it. It’s a fashion show after all and it’s no secret that I am a fashion enthusiast. What made me enjoy it even more is the fact that DFS aims at showcasing up and coming South African designers. I do have a soft spot for South African designers and often try to support their work.
The fashion show was held at Misael’s Art Gallery in Bree Street Cape Town. It was definitely the perfect place to hold a fashion show as it was spacious and had a bar! The designs of Zakirah Rabaney was the first to be shown. Her label is called pro*Zak and contains some bold, colourful, sexy and quirky items. I chatted to Zakirah afterwards and she described her collection as “M.I.A“. I couldn’t agree more. Here are my favourite looks from her collection:
Next up was the styling of Aqeelah Harron and Gabrielle Kannemeyer of Thrift Cape Town. It is very evident that these ladies have bright futures ahead of them. When the first model came up I found myself wanting the entire outfit and this happened repeatedly until the end of the show. These ladies sell their vintage finds via Facebook and after seeing my favourite looks below I am sure you’ll want friend them.
You can join DFS’s Facebook page for info on upcoming shows as well as a sale they’re having on the 26th February 2011 at Capellos. If you’re a new designer South African designer, drop them a line.
Wowsers. I want everything from Thrift Cape Town!
Loving those looks!
What a beautiful colors… Loved the first look!
xoxo
Wow – that orange coat!
Our best vintage store closed here last year…I need a new – ha! – one to open up.
Love the looks! The fashion show looks great!
Loved the show!
Online stores are the way to go now
I agree. I seem to be buying much more online these days.
Love all the shorts from Thrift Cape Town!
Some really gorgeous pieces there!
loving the colours…. where can i find these garments??
You can friend Thrift Cape Town on Facebook and like DFS on Facebook. DFS should keep us updated on the pro*ZAK line.
Also LOVE the orange coat!
Wonderful!! Full of colour! Love it!!
Very sad to have missed the DFS show, but I am glad you enjoyed it! Knew you would and its so awesome to see Megan modeling in the show
love these! x hivennn
Add Thrift Cape Town as a friend on Facebook guys, we will be uploading more garments soon, and will also be at the Labia Summer Love market this saturday in Gardens, CT. Would love to see you all there!
And thank you Anthea for this lovely post
Aqeelah (Thrit co-owner)
http://safashionbreed.blogspot.com
WOW that’s amazing!! love it!!!
xoxo
http://www.syriouslyinfashion.com
all of these designs are so beautiful
I love the colors!!!
-Bionica
These looks are fab. Always great to see local designers that we don’t hear of outside South Africa.
Lee
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Awesome!!!!! Love the MIA stuffs!!!
Mwah
Janine
I love that collection. The colours are great ??
love the collection, everything is sooo clorourful!
wow! loving the colours. so hot!