Fashion Week: PORT in association with Caprice
Titled “The New Olympians” Craig Port’s collection was yet another display of pretty practicality! The Port/ Caprice collaboration made things very interesting for everyone in the crowd. Just as we were checking out some really snuggly men’s jackets (these are going to be perfect for winter!) a slinky model would walk down the glass/ mirror stage in the sexiest underwear under the sun. Catch pics of Craig and Caprice’s range here. The definition of The New Olympians range? Well he says: ‘The precariously nestled snow- fields high up on mountainous slopes that cut through the weather and the grid of civilization’ (Hmmm, I guess that means, wear my clothes and be warm and snuggly this winter) These images are supplied by Audi Joburg Fashion Week, click here to go to the...
Fashion Icon, Gavin Rajah joins the Paris elite
As you already know Represent is a big supporter of local talent and we track them down anywhere in the world! Like our very own Gavin Rajah who showed his Spring /Summer collection last week during Paris Fashion Week at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée to a VIP audience of celebrities, dignitaries, media and fashion buyers. He’s also doing his bit for charity so that’s a big pat on the back from us! UNICEF and Rajah announced their partnership in championing the rights of children and in particular their development and protection. Having achieved local international success, Rajah felt the time was right to give something back to the community. A percentage of all the Gavin Rajah clothing and accessory sales will be donated to UNICEF. Rajah joins celebrities such as David Beckham, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Robbie Williams, Sarah Jessica Parker, Yassou N’Dour and Roger Federer in their commitment to supporting UNICEF. The Rajah collection was designed and created by a team of South Africans in his atelier in Cape Town. Gavin Rajah was inspired by the eclecticism and oriental occidentalism of the 1970’s, reflecting the Maharishi cults of that era, when new-age thinkers flocked to the Far East in search of the meaning of life. Rajah played with proportions and volume in a new way. Rather than an obvious use of masses of fabric, Rajah created volume by cutting on the bias and layering fabrics, which add volume and mystery; complemented by the use of hosiery. The collection, alive with colour, proportion and rituals, reflected psychedelic reverie. Rajah joined forces with Cameo, South Africa, to manufacture unique hosiery that adds to the mood of the collection. Bamboo linens have been laminated with a metallic finish together with silk mousselines and finely beaded tulles and laces, ranging from almost Baroque detailing to earlier Gothic. Exotic skins such as crocodile and ostrich add intrigue, mystery and an edge to the collection. Despite his international success, Rajah remains true to his South African roots and will bring his couture collection back to share with South Africans at the Audi Joburg Fashion Wek on the 17th February 2007.The Gavin Rajah store is now open at Cavendish Square, Cape Town (Ground Floor, next to Mugg and...
A Winter Fashion Week for Jozi
Great news for the Fashion Industry, South Africa is now on a par with the rest of the Fashion world where two seasonal Fashion Weeks a year are the must have items. There’s not too much info at the moment, but what we can tell you is that it’s happening in February and it’s being held in Nelson Mandela Square. We love the logo!! Here’s the PR: AUDI JOBURG FASHION WEEK Dates: … 14th – 17th February 2007 Venue: Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Designers: Gavin Rajah, Gideon, KlukCGdT, Craig Port, Paul van Zyl Couture ,Hip Hop, Gabi Rosenwerth for Rosenwerth, Sonwabile Ndamase for Vukani Collections, Fred Eboka for Eboka, Spero Villioti, Carducci, Warrick Gautier for Jenni Button and Hilton Weiner, Darkie and Lunar. More designers are to be confirmed shortly. More Information: Anneke or Candice on 021 448 2020 or email Candice here....
Lotto Jeans 2 – Get your jeans for 007 from EARTHQUAKE
Many of you will remember that this time last year Represent put together the Lotto Jeans project with the young designers Earthquake. By supporting this project, Representer’s helped Earthquake get some capital together which gave them some money to grow their young business. Good on you good people. And grow they have, taking part in this years Fashion Week and expanding t… heir business substantially. Lots of Representers who bought jeans have become firm friends with our crazy boy from Earthquake, John and many Representers have bought loads of clothes from Earthquake since then. Represent! RIGHT NOW you have the chance to take part in the Lotto Jeans Project 2 which is taking place this year at Earthquake’s “The Fitting” event featuring a fashion show, dj’s, clothes being fitted and made on the spot… And of course you get to hang out with loads of Representers and like-minded people in the beautiful Jozi city. THERE’S ONLY ONE CATCH – to take advantage of this EXCLUSIVE deal, you must be a Represent Subscriber. It’s so easy – simply Subscribe!!! Here’s the scoop: Exclusive to represent, subscribers can take advantage of a second represent Lotto-style project, which will run alongside The Fitting. This year, subscribers are offered 2 pairs of pants/ shorts from a selection of 10 styles (5 denim, 5 canvas/ cargo) for the Represent nice price of R600 (items usually retail for between R350 and R400 each). The range of 10 will be on show at The Fitting, and subscribers can select their two pieces there from the garments on display and will be measured on the night to ensure that they are custom-tailored and made-to-fit. Garments will be ready 5-14 days later, with all Lotto project orders completed before 15th December (we will agree delivery dates with each individual). To take advantage, email eqdesigns@telkomsa.net on or before Wednesday 29th November. You will be sent a confirmation of order form and bank deposit details for advance payment. Represent subscribers taking advantage of the Lotto project will receive free entry into the event (otherwise R40 – R20 if you’re wearing earthquake) which includes a fashion show, earthquake store, great djs and good vibrations. COME ON PEOPLE – REPRESENT! ========================================= The Boys from Earthquake are having a major sale this Saturday at Carfax from 10 – 5. BE THERE. If you’re a Represent subscriber we have a major exclusive – two pairs of tailor-made jeans for R600… remember to take cash with you…. they don’t deal in credit. See below for the detail. If you haven’t heard about the designer boys from EARTHQUAKE then you need to get down to their...
Last but not least – DURBAN it’s your turn
Getting in just before the rest of us descend on KZN for sun, fun and year-end madness, Levi’s turns it’s attention to Deben and blesses them with a stunning line-up. By the way – how hot is Arno in this pic? Levi’sý Vintage Sunday’s comes marching into Durban for the month of November, turning Sunday nights at Society into a destination of choice, as the music massive like their tunes to be to… tally local. And they won’t be disappointed with no less than ten of the country’s top acts taking the stage for week after week of rocking madness. Its fast, it’s furious it’s totally free. So make sure that in November, you save some energy for the last few hours of every weekend. It will be well worth it. It’s been an amazing ride. Levi’sý Vintage Sunday’s has travelled the country since April, spreading the local music word and getting the crowds down to support South African talent with a series of gigs that have blown perceptions away, hair back and people off their feet. In November, Levi’sý Vintage Sunday’s coasts down to Durban for this year’s final month of musical madness. So if you’re in the area, make sure you catch the last chance to see some of our best acts for free. If you don’t manage to, then know that you’ve missed out. Up first on the 5th are the inimitable duo of Arno Carsten and Albert Frost. This meeting of musical giants with a whole lot of soul is bound to entrance as the boys take you through their personal take on blues-infused rock. It’ll be unique. Showing support on the night is Baz Corden, an eclectic artist whose optimistic musical charm is quite simply infectious. Farryl Purkiss oozes up to the mic on the 12th, delivering an unusual mix of vibrant vibes set against lush minimal drums, bass and dreamy guitar solos. He’ll take you to that place you want to be. Love Jones start the evening off with their energetic mix of pop-laced, vocal-driven power. The 19th sees a true pioneer taking to the stage. It’s Steve Newman’s turn to entertain with his carefully constructed melodies and haunting delivery. He’s got a history to share. Come feel it. In support are Guy Buttery with his unconventional guitar and percussive techniques, and Nib van der Spuy whose intricate soul-searching arrangements find their way into every heart that hears him. Closing it all off on the 26th are Mzansi’s favourite fun-funksters. It’s Tumi and The Volume, and this crew is going to lay down their smooth mix of root styles, and lay them down...
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