Browsing Tag Designers
Narain Sammy own at the SAFW!
By Editor at June 22, 2012 | 10:32 am | 0 Comment
Even though South African Fashion Week is now over, there is still a light buzz floating around about Durban based designers Narain Sammy. Each piece was impressive though some argue the collection, as a whole, lacked direction. We at YCLAD however believe that each outfit was strong enough to hold its own on the runway. To explain the range, think...a mixture more...
SUZAAN HEYNS NOMINATED IN DESIGN INDABA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL OBJECT IN SA 2012 AWARD
By Editor at February 28, 2012 | 2:30 pm | 0 Comment
This year SUZAAN HEYNS will exhibit at Design Indaba, a global event that commemorates all the creative sectors including graphic design, music, fashion design, industrial design, architecture, and more. SUZAAN HEYNS will participate in the commercial platform 'Design Indaba Expo' as an exhibitor where the brand shall be introduced to influential international buyers more...
Street Styler of the Week
By Editor at January 10, 2012 | 7:56 am | 0 Comment
Name: Vuyokazi Age: 26 Must have summer item: Jump Suit We just adore her more...
Wacky Wednesday Wear– KANGAROO ANYONE?
By Editor at November 30, 2011 | 2:52 pm | 0 Comment
Not only are the bags a gorgeous fashion accessory, they’ve been “upgraded” to works of art. To commemorate the opening of a new flagship Louis Vuitton store in Sydney Australia, British artist, Billie Achilleo, created sculptures of animals entirely out of Louis Vuitton handbags and accessories. The sculptures that were created mirrored the well-known more...
Leather Clad Literature: Trish Summerville for H&M
By Editor at November 4, 2011 | 2:34 pm | 0 Comment
Since we're cracking out our floral prints, chiffon tops and shorts small enough to be classified as belts, we forget that on the other side of the planet, Europe is gearing up for Autumn. Fall weather is the perfect backdrop against which to introduce Trish Summerville's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo inspired range at H&M. Stieg Larsson's bad-assed heroine, more...
Fashion International: Martha Hunt
By Editor at November 2, 2011 | 12:57 pm | 0 Comment
Small town girl Martha Hunt, well-known for her never ending legs and intense blue eyes, was born and raised in Wilson, North Carolina USA. At the tender age of 18, Hunt moved to New York City to pursue a career as a model. That same year she signed with Code Management and enjoyed her debut as a runway model for Issey Miyake’s spring collection in Paris, France. She more...
Cape Town FTW!!
By Editor at October 26, 2011 | 2:35 pm | 0 Comment
Today, Cape Town was named World Design Capital for 2014 at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in Taipei. The Mother City out bid fellow short-listed cities Dublin and Bilbao. The World Design Capital title is awarded bi-annually by ICSID to give global prominence to cities that use design for their social, economic and cultural development. Founded in more...
Positive Heroes Fashion Show
By Editor at October 21, 2011 | 11:27 am | 0 Comment
Positive Heroes, a non-profit organisation focused on speaking out against the stigma surrounding HIV, is hosting BLOOM, a fabulous event at Cape Town’s Civic Centre. Read more about them here. The fashion show and auction takes place on November 3 and will showcase twenty-two of the country’s top fashion designers. The inspiration behind the collections? BLOOM, of more...
AFI African Fashion Awards
By Editor at September 14, 2011 | 9:37 am | 0 Comment
This year will see a return of the Africa Fashion Awards, on the 23rd of October you can be sure to catch some of your favourite designers new lines. Recognising the greatest contributions to style and African fashion, the awards will celebrate the continent’s best. Having already rewarded talents like Marianne Fassler, Stiaan Louw and Bunmi Koko, the Awards are set more...
SA Fashion Week Shows.
By Editor at September 12, 2011 | 1:21 pm | 0 Comment
SA Fashion Week Takes place in Rosebak JHB from 22- 25 September with big names in SA fashion showing their latest creations designed for Winter next year. Be Sure to get your tickets now as it is sure to be an event you do not want to miss! Here is the Final more...
