Mercedes Benz Johannesburg Fashion Week - Runway Report

This was rumored to have been the biggest Jo'burg fashion week thus far, I feel very bad for not having attended even one show. Here is a brief report on what SA designers think we should be rocking for winter.


1. Abigail Betz
Probably my most favorite collection from the fashion week. Very chic, very femine, with a touch of the 50s, Perfect! Somehow reminds me of the wardrobe from "The Help".

2. Kathrin Kidger

This collection reminds me of the fall season. When leaves are turning brown, grass is some weird but lovely green-brown color. This is autumn personified, lovely collection.

3. Fabiani

This is the Gucci-kinda fashion, the ultimate male fashion. The one that makes me weak on my knees. Men in very well-tailored suits are to die for!

4. David Tlale

This guy is honestly on some other level, he is SA fashion royalty. Look at his collection and accept it, don't argue. Sequens, check! Leather, check! A touch of fur, check! 

5. Siyethemba Ngwenya

I know a lot of people have not heard of Siyethemba but this is a force to be reckoned with where male fashion is concerned, WatchThisSpace.com!!

6. Hyde Park Collection

This was a mixed collection of various designers from Hyde Park Corner. Mostly just ready to wear fashion, lovely!

Pictures courtesy of AFI.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Jo'burg

It's finally here, one of the most sought after events for any fashionista; the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Jo'burg Autumn/Winter collections! As we eagerly await the 25 designers, 20 shows over 4 days, I am beside myself with joy and am specifically looking forward to Fastrack day!! 
  

African Fashion International (AFI) teamed up with Mercedes Benz South Africa together with Hyde Park Corner to bring this year's internationally competitive Jo'burg fashion week. African Fashion International (AFI) Executive Chairperson Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe was quoted saying: "Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg, brought to you by AFI, showcases South Africa’s established and emerging designers, offering a platform of visibility, relevance and access to the market.” I couldn't agree more.

As was with the last fashion week last year(spring/summer collections), this year's AFI fashion week will kick-start with Fastrack day which basically show-cases young and up-coming designers. This concept started last year and Foschini is once again partnering with AFI on this one.

Some of the designers that will be showcasing include:

Distinctive Man

KZN Fashion Council

Gavin Rajah

Leigh Schubert

Heni

Kluk CGDT

Mosewamosa

Blackcoal Clothing

Tashkaya

Danielle Margaux

David Tlale

C-squared

Fabiani

Dax Martin

ThabaniMavundla

Grapevine Clothing

Loin Cloth And Ashes

Avant Apparel

SperoVillioti

ThulaSindi

Wild Fig

Abigail Keats

Here's to a fashionable week in Jo'burg!!