MTN DURBAN FASHION WEEK: Gavin Rajah
Yip, we’ve got this year’s MTN Fashion Week in Durban covered, so keep reading Represent for our updates as the excitement unfolds… Thanks to Aarif and Daniel for Representin’…
Gavin Rajah – Irreplaceable
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Mademoiselle Coco Chanel once said that in order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different – a philosophy that couturier Gavin Rajah has fully embraced in his Spring/Summer collection unveiled in the 2008 MTN Durban Fashion Week. Aarif Saib was there to witness Mademoiselle’s philosophy taking form on the catwalk…
The anticipation for Gavin Rajah’s collection has created an atmosphere of euphoria amongst the audience of mainly celebrities, fashionistas and journalists who had gathered to be mesmerized by Rajah’s métier. Titled ‘La Belle Dame Sans Regret’, Rajah drew his inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ – a story about a woman in search of love and purpose. He describes his collection as ‘romantic…and it’s really about a woman traveling on her own and finding love…with pieces to suit her every mood…from being contemplative to being a sultry temptress.’
This season has a multifaceted approach: from cotton and silk voile dresses to soft suede, from swimsuits to knitted cotton cardigans for balmy evening, and not forgetting the renowned Rajah cocktail and evening pieces. His use of exquisite and exotic materials (silk dévore satins, cashmere, knitted bamboo and mohair) gives his outfits a forbidden fruit feel, a decadence that we must all indulge in. Rajah further adds a touch of masculinity to this season by including a few separate pieces for men. The show also highlights his philanthropic activities with UNICEF as a Goodwill Ambassador. Gavin Rajah truly embodies Mademoiselle Coco Chanel’s philosophy this season.
