Yesterday I got to attend the inaugural fashion show of Enrica MasVI. If you have been reading my blog, you are aware I love networking despite my slightly shy disposition. Don’t laugh! I’m situationally extroverted. Anyway, I had met this French-born, South African-based fashion designer whilst window shopping in my much beloved Victoria &Alfred Waterfront….
Tag: design
Fashion Prudes: The lack of fashion immersion in SA
“Adornment, what a science!” – Coco Chanel When South African designers and retail owners ask the question “Why aren’t we garnering any productive international fashion acclaim, and gaining traction in a larger profit margin?” they should probably look no further than South African consumers themselves. The heart of fashion abroad – in places that have…
African identity is not patterned fabric
This is something done by everyone, and even Africans are not exempt from this facet of stereotyping. I believe that Africa and it’s identity cannot, and should not, be reduced to a kind of print fabric. You hear the words often uttered with cavalier disregard, as if ethnic authenticity and a connection to the truth…
Style on the streets: Cape Town
 Menswear is truly an underestimated element of the fashion industry. I’m grateful that over the last 3 years, it has manifested as something worthy of consideration by fashion houses. There shouldn’t  be a simple structure to the nature of apparel, regardless of gender. Style meditates on the wonder of fabric and the human form, articulating…
Blogger of the Month: Adam Gallagher
One kick-ass Mens Fashion Blogger and stylist. I, not only like his style, I love it! He has an ease with how he compiles his attires. I covet his accessories. He seems to be making a proper name for himself in the USA, with an average 900 000 fans online. Check out his blog. http://www.iamgalla.com Related articles…