5 MARCH THURSDAY
DESIGNER
MARIANNE FASSLER - 5 MARCH THURSDAY - 19,15
00:30south africa fashion week
Designer, Marianne Fassler, expresses her identity as a South African in her own idiosyncratic way. Leopard Frock is is representative of Fassler’s interpretation of the complex design milieu of Joburg, and Africa more broadly. The brand currently has two divisions, completely intertwined and equally important. She manufactures a ready-to-wear collection, which is available off the peg at the Leopard Frock retail space in Joburg, whilst also providing an exclusive, made-to-order couture service.
CLOTHING DNA
The Fassler signature is about fabric manipulation, crafting, and colour, unexpected juxtapositions and impeccable finish and fit, with a fresh approach and interpretation of popular fashion themes – in other words, Fassler is dedicated to putting a fresh twist on old classics.
COLLECTION INSPIRATION
The WINTER 2015 collection is ALL ABOUT COLOUR. The studio has been exploring new crafting techniques using raw South African Angora wool mohair and hand dyed pure silks to create lightweight warmth and cosiness. We will also focus strongly on fabric manipulation by deconstructing vintage denim pieces and combining them with luxury fabrics. The collection will showcase the dexterity and wearablity of the Leopard Frock brand.
AWARDS/ACCOLADES
2014 - AFI Designer of the Year
2014 - Nominated for Design Indaba’s 2014 Most Beautiful Object in SA
2013 - Showcased a “trash to treasure” collection at La Ferme du Buisson in Paris. This conceptual performance piece was originally commissioned to premiere at the Lyon Dance Biennale in September 2012 and is currently travelling internationally.
2011- Represented at the 10th Triennale, Materials Revisited, at the Museum fur Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt, Germany
2010 - AFI Fashion Award for Exceptional Contribution to Fashion in Africa
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