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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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STEFANIA MORLAND - 5 MARCH THURSDAY - 20,30
00:20south africa fashion week
Stefania Morland is dedicated to personal service and attention to detail. Her intimate high-end fashion store and studio, which opened in 2005, has grown and evolved, while staying true to the original design ethos: unique, playful pieces that remain classic and timeless.
At Stefania Morland we value all things beautiful, both obvious and discreet. We believe in fashion as a channel of intuitive expression. We believe in quality. We believe that everyone has a style identity unique to their own personality.
We believe it is an extension of their inner creative self.At Stefania Morland we promise exclusivity, attention and assistance. It is our mission to produce thoughtful, functional and provocative quality garments that meet our customers’ needs, while remaining true to our own aesthetic philosophy.We passionately instill beauty, quality and function into each and every design.
CLOTHING DNA Stefania Morland is known for layering pieces and expertly constructed garments that can be worn in more than one way, creating a complex look that allows our clients freedom and creativity of expression . We use only the finest hand-selected natural fibers sourced from around the world, each garment skillfully crafted with specific attention to construction techniques and accentuated detail, creating truly distinctive clothing for people who respect and celebrate life.
COLLECTION INSPIRATION The Stefania Morland winter 2015 collection has been strongly influenced by lace and the intricacy of its designs. Silhouettes are feminine, with soft luxurious fabrics and lots of hand stitched details. It’s a celebration of the female figure and form, and we design garments that best accentuate the womanly shape. Bridal and evening wear are shown off in a beautiful display of texture and neutral colour, while daywear will be simplified while still using the usual Stefania Morland signature details.
AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2009 – Audi Most Aligned Fashion Brand
STEFANIA MORLAND
At Stefania Morland we value all things beautiful, both obvious and discreet. We believe in fashion as a channel of intuitive expression. We believe in quality. We believe that everyone has a style identity unique to their own personality.
We believe it is an extension of their inner creative self.At Stefania Morland we promise exclusivity, attention and assistance. It is our mission to produce thoughtful, functional and provocative quality garments that meet our customers’ needs, while remaining true to our own aesthetic philosophy.We passionately instill beauty, quality and function into each and every design.
CLOTHING DNA Stefania Morland is known for layering pieces and expertly constructed garments that can be worn in more than one way, creating a complex look that allows our clients freedom and creativity of expression . We use only the finest hand-selected natural fibers sourced from around the world, each garment skillfully crafted with specific attention to construction techniques and accentuated detail, creating truly distinctive clothing for people who respect and celebrate life.
COLLECTION INSPIRATION The Stefania Morland winter 2015 collection has been strongly influenced by lace and the intricacy of its designs. Silhouettes are feminine, with soft luxurious fabrics and lots of hand stitched details. It’s a celebration of the female figure and form, and we design garments that best accentuate the womanly shape. Bridal and evening wear are shown off in a beautiful display of texture and neutral colour, while daywear will be simplified while still using the usual Stefania Morland signature details.
AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2009 – Audi Most Aligned Fashion Brand
STEFANIA MORLAND
LUMIN is a brand exploring and reinterpreting traditional design concepts, and is strongly influenced by eastern culture and design philosophy. Their aim is to create an authentic aesthetic for their luxury ready-to-wear clothing that is true to the local experience, but which is also internationally appealing. Pieces with a timeless appeal and a easy transition between different occasions is the basis of the brand’s identity. Ultimately, LUMIN is inspired by the need for versatility and a desire for style in the modern wardrobe. CLOTHING DNA LUMIN’s design is known for being minimalistic and monochromatic. The Autumn/Winter 2015 collection captures simplicity in form and shape, whilst adding detail through colour and texture. The style is primarily ready-to-wear, with an emphasis on creating true local designer luxury clothing for the local and international market. Colour palettes of deep blood reds are accentuated and contrasted with turquoise, which extended and developed the monochromatic black and white that is the brand’s custom. COLLECTION INSPIRATION The Autumn/Winter 2015 collection is inspired for the most part by traditional types of dress found in East Asian cultures like Japan and China, where it is considered to be sophisticated and beautiful to have less revealing clothing. With this we have translated monastic themes and undertone into the collection, combined with ideas of uniformity and a strong sense of structure and community – as embodied by our patterns and cuts.
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Tart is a Cape Town based ladies’ wear brand established in 2001 by designer, Cari Stephenson. Tart clothing strives to be the label of choice for women who lead active, enquiring lives and are looking for simple, fuss-free pieces to slip on and go. With the energetic spirit of the brand always at the forefront of our design, Tart pieces transcend seasonal barriers and provide comfort while never compromising on style. Although the brand is always current, it is not trend driven and each piece has the potential to become a wardrobe staple. Tart aims to be commercially accessible, with quality, style and affordability as key factors in garment production. Tart is proudly South African and all items are produced locally – both in-house and through CMT. CLOTHING DNA Although Tart has its roots in the tee-shirt, the brand has evolved to include all aspects of leisure wear. Simple silhouettes and cleanly cut, soft jersey knits are the cornerstone of each range. Dresses are a staple of the Tart look, with fit, ease and wearability at the heart of each design. Tart dresses incorporate inner support and linings so that the wearer feels as good as she looks. Tart clothing fuses a sport lux approach with signature in-house-designed prints to create collections that stand out from the crowd. COLLECTION INSPIRATION With a nod to the 70s, this season the Tart woman is feeling empowered, emboldened and very sensual. This collection is based on women’s many character roles and “alter egos”, real and imagined, which all fit together to form each individual woman. The print is bolder than ever and the colours used – red, purple, black and gold – are associated with passion, opulence, sophistication and luxury. Amid varied silhouettes incorporating draping, fluidity, volume and tailoring, Tart has played with diverse textiles including chiffon, leather, suede, silk, jersey knits, 100% wool suiting, velvet and chain mail. And the hand knotted fringing from winter ‘14 is back with a bang this year! AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2012: Solange Knowles chooses to wear Tart on the cover of Elle Magazine SA (November)
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