Style-studded SA Fashion Week line up announced
It’s that time again – in fact it’s the ninth time the South African Fashion Week is being held in Johannesburg – lots of favourites like Craig Native, Ma Chere and Black Coffee and lots of new flava’s too!
We’re delighted to see someone is finally venturing into the spectacular Old Synagogue in town as well as the Corner House development for an event – one of the leading (and most pri…
cey) inner city regeneration projects about. THE TICKETS WENT ON SALE TODAY – go to COMPUTICKET to secure your ramp-side space. Got to SAFASHIONWEEK for more info. Line-up below.
The official SA Fashion Week 2005 designer line-up has been confirmed! South Africa’s leading national fashion event, SA Fashion Week (SAFW) – taking place between 28 and 31 July at the Sandton Convention Centre and selected off-site venues (including the Old Synagogue in Joburg central) – will showcase an impressive line-up of over 26 shows including acclaimed local designers such as Amanda Laird Cherry, Black Coffee, Clive Rundle, Ephymol, Marianne Fassler and Holmes Bros, as well as outstanding new & emerging designers.
The South African Fashion Week 2005 – official programme
28th to 31st July – Sandton Convention Centre
THURSDAY 28TH
11H00: Sandton Convention Centre
Media brunch hosted by SAFW and the Sandton Central Management District
13H00: PLATFORM 2
The Lee Cooper/Elle New Talent Competition featuring:
– Victoria Boucher
– Tian Nagel
– Ati Patra Ruga – Just Nje (Amper couture)
– Hestie Roodt
– Rozanne Whyte – Rozanne is…
– Nomalanga Nyanda – Abantu
– Patricia Carla Cabalerro
– Katherine Mortner
– Sifiso Mthethewa
– Justine Peel and Bree Morrison
…and 2004 winner Francis Andrew’s 2006 collection.
14H00: PUBLIC RUNWAY
Mohair Promotions (Cape)
15H00: PLATFORM 1
The Hector Pieterson launch collection (with jeans by Black Pepper)
Khutala Vanqa (with thanks to the CSIR)
Getto Star
…in association with L’Oreal
18H00: PLATFORM 2
Amanda Laird Cherry for Da Gama,
Bongiwe Walaza (with menswear by Skiet)
Ruby by Robyn Lidsky (shoes by Caryn for Turning Point and headgear by Sanchia Hayward
…in association with Da Gama textiles
20H00: PLATFORM 1
David Tlale…shoes by Europa Art – Rosebank.
Invited Italian designer (TBC – exchange programme with the city of Milan)
Black Coffee
21H00: OFF SITE – MANDELA SQUARE
The Sun International Resorts and Cosmopolitan presents “Official Language” by Craig Native.
(With thanks to: Mandela Square, Liqui Cooler, and Katrine Robenhagen Graphics)
(Strictly by invitation only)
22H00
The official SAFW opening night party hosted by Lee Cooper and Elle magazine. (Strictly by invitation only)
FRIDAY 29TH
13H00: PLATFORM 2
Malcolm Klýk for Vlisco, (jewellery by Sandy McCormack)
Palesa Mokubung
Thula Sindi
…in association with Vlisco SA
14H00: PUBLIC RUNWAY
Campus Times merchandise launch
15H00: PLATFORM 1
SAFW introduces young labels&
– Stephen Quatember
– Palesa Tshukudu
– Blasoen (with thanks to Nataniýl)
– Ma Chere Pooe
– Rubicon
16H00: PUBLIC RUNWAY
The Castrol collection
18H00: PLATFORM 2
LIFE by Andre Martin
19H00: PUBLIC RUNWAY
Mzanzi Designers… in association with L’Oreal
20H00: PLATFORM 1
Sun Goddess
21H00 – OFF SITE: The Old Synagogue
Clive by Clive Rundle (with thanks to Victoria Rodger for fabric prints, Mielie for felting, Laser Impressions for laser cutting and shoes by Nikky)
22H00:
Mzanzi Designers afterparty at the Pyramid&
SATURDAY 30TH
11H00: PUBLIC RUNWAY
Nike
13H00: PLATFORM 2
Steph G
LISOF Incubator (available exclusively at PULSATE).
Ge-maine Christopher(with thanks to the CSIR)
15H00: PLATFORM 1
Menswear Group SA – student design competition
Phenomenon
Paul Munroe (with shoes by Europa Art, Rosebank and Clearwater)
16H00: PUBLIC RUNWAY
The Castrol collection
17H00: PLATFORM 2
Durban Poison in association with 5FM featuring:
– Holmes Bros…The Holmes team: Laurie, Gary, Lisa, Neera, Vee and Dan. (Special thanks to: Tiffany at Ice Models for models. Bunker Halfpenny for da juice.)
– Ruff Tung
– Leigh Schubert (special thanks to Tiffany. Hair by The Salon and GHD for products and equipment, make-up by Lynn Hoff)
18H30: PLATFORM 1
Ephymol by Ephraim Molinguana
Goddess Factor-in association with L’Oreal
Terrence Clayton Bray(thanks to Manock leathers and shoes by Elephante.)
-in association with Chivas Regal and Wanted
20H00: OFF SITE: Corner House
Marion & Lindie (Strictly by invitation only)
21H00: OFF SITE: The Old Synagogue
Stoned Cherrie…in association with the Johannesburg Development Agency and L’Oreal.
22H00: OFF SITE
The official SAFW party… in association with 5FM
SUNDAY 31ST
14H00: PUBLIC RUNWAY
Nike
15H00: PLATFORM 2
The Couture Collective featuring:
– Michael Kra (jewellery collection)
– Aubrey Ramatla
– JJ Schoeman
– Jeff International by Jeffrey Mmokele
– Hail by Aaron Sepeng
18H00: PLATFORM 1
Eastern Mosaic presents an Indian Summer collection featuring:
– Vino
– Marriane Fassler
Stylist – Felipe Mazibuko and accessories by Reinette Katzoff
…and introducing Tarun Tahiliani, Malani Ramani and Rohit Bal from India
19H30 for 20h00: OFF SITE – TABOO, Sandton
The most Wanted invitation of the week&the official closing party with SAFW and Chivas Regal (Strictly by invitation only)
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