Africa Fashion Awards 2011

The Africa Fashion Awards 2011 took place on Saturday22 October at the Sandton Convention Center – This year’s nominees all showedup along with the who’s who in fashion to see who would walk away with anAfrica Fashion Award.

Africa Fashion Awards 2011 Winners

Africa Designer of the Year

Jewel by Lisa

Designer of the Year –International

Ozwald Boateng

Emerging Designer of theYear – Africa

Maki Oh

Emerging Designer of theYear – International

Mimi Plange

Accessories Designer of theYear

Maya Antoun

Model of the Year

Ajuma Nasanyana

Outstanding Contribution To

Hair Direction

Johnni Sapong

Make-up Direction

Liz van der Merwe

Fashion Photography

Andrew Dosunmu

Fashion Styling

Jenny Andrew

Fashion Communicator of theYear

iFashion.com

Outstanding Contribution tothe Fashion Industry

Bethan Hardison

Congratulations to all the winners at this year’s 

Africa Fashion Awards!

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Africa Fashion Week 2011

Day 3

The third and final day of AFW was a whirlwind ofshows, and the Africa Fashion Awards also took place later that evening.Theses are some of my favorite moments form each of the shows.

Chelsey Wilson (Foschini Fastrack)

The first show for the Foschini Fastrack competitionwas Chelsey Wilson, who showed a collection of simple garments in lightcolours.

Mia Kriek (Foschini Fastrack)

Mia Kriek’s Foschini Fastrack show featured a strongmilitaristic collection that was a huge success. This is definitely a designerto keep your eye on for future shows.

Thiki Tafeni(Foschini Fastrack)

The final show from the Foschini Fastrack competitionwas Thiki Tafeni who featured a beautiful collection of elegant pieces. Thesilhouettes form this show was perfectly on trend.

Intisaar

Intisaar’s collection was a beautiful mix of colour& patterns fused into a fun summer range. The eclectic styling was perfectfor this summer’s Boho trend.

Bisma

The Bisma show was spectacular; this collectionfeatures sheer and flowing fabrics in beautiful earth tones.

Maita

Maita showed a tailored yet elegant collectionconsisting out of gold and purple accents. I really loved the structured looksfrom this collection.

Colin Ratisai

A pop of bright colour and loud prints is what wewere treated to at the Colin Ratisai show; this is what summer fashion is allabout. Loved the collection!

Mustafa Hassanali

The Mustafa Hassanali show opened with traditionalKenya Maasai warriors, which was amazing. The collection was beautifullyconstructed out of African prints in modern silhouettes.

Lelesso

Lelesso showed an impeccably styled summercollection, with amazing African prints and chic urban style pieces.

LaQuan Smith

The LaQuan Smith collection was composed of chicurban monotone pieces that were fresh & young. I loved the hints of silversin some of the pieces.

Taibo Bacar

Taibo Bacar‘s show was another of my favorites; Iloved the urban styles and red silk that was used in some of the pieces. Theshow was closed by all black garments that showed sophistication and style.

Lola Faturoti

The use of traditional prints and rich fabrics iswhat made Lola Faturoti’s collection so beautiful to me.

Bunmi Koko

Bunmi Koko’s collection showcased some remarkable yetstylish silhouettes in bright colours and interesting fabrics.

David Tlale

In true David Tlale style the show he put on wasexciting & “exclusive” – the collection consisted out of bright colours inunusual silhouettes and styles. There was a definite “grunge” undertone in themakeup and styling of David’s collection.

I was hugely impressed with the collections at thisyear’s Africa Fashion Week, and my love for the African Fashion Industry grewto new heights! Thank you to the organisers at Celebsa.com for inviting andaccommodating me at AFW2011!

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Africa Fashion Week 2011

Day 2

Day 2 of AFW was jam-packed with 12 amazing shows,featuring everything form swimwear to elegant daywear. Here is some of my favorite pieces andmoments from each show.

Gloria Wavamunno

The Gloria Wavamunno show was and eclectic mix of AfricanPrints, Textures and a strong Rocker Edge. The mix of African Print and Leathercreated a unique style.  

Kiki Clothing

This collection by Kiki Clothing blew me away, thebright prints and sheer fabrics fused into a chic African inspired show was abreath of fresh air. I think Kiki Clothing showed the best use of prints atthis year’s AFW.

Maki OH

Maki OH’s show was on everybody’s "must see" list, andit did not disappoint. The collection consisted out of impeccably made sheer garmentsthat looked sensual & beautiful.

Christie Brown

The Christie Brown show was amazing, I loved thestyling & colour palette that the designer so beautifully and effortlesslyfused into her collection. 

Duaba Serwa

Duaba Serwa showcased a rich African inspired collection,consisting out of expensive looking fabrics & chic silhouettes. I loved thecontrast between the earthy tones & bright colours that showed up in some ofthe pieces.

Soucha

The collection I was looking forward to see most was that of Soucha’s– this collection completely captivated me and blew me away with the richfabrics and bold colours & prints.

Thula Sindi 

The highly anticipated Thula Sindi show wasspectacular – the crowed was intense with everyone trying to get a glimpse ofhis beautiful collection. Elegant fabrics and dazzling jewels created a truly ThulaSindi collection.

Jacob Kimmie

Jacob Kimmie featured a feminine collection of elegantpieces in sheer fabrics. The “dove” print he used was different, and it was a uniquetake on prints and patterns.

Madam Wokie

This collection by Madam Wokie featured some Africaninspired stripes & accessories. The collection also showed a strong A-line skirttrend. 

Southern Sun Swimwear Show

The Southern Sun Swimwear Show featured 3 Swim Wear collections.

Adama Paris

Eki Orleans

Dax Martin

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Africa Fashion Week 2011

The 2011 Africa Fashion Week kicked off this pastweek at the Sandton Convention Center and I was there for just about everyshow, 16 shows and 31 collections to be exact! I was blown away by the talent& finesse that our African Designers showcased – I will be doing 3 post over thenext 3 days: one on each day of Africa Fashion Week, featuring every collectionand my favorite pieces or moments from each show.

Later on in the week I will choose my favoritecollections and do a more detailed look at what went into each of those collections. Iwill also be bringing you a glimpse at the Africa Fashion Awards and who wonwhich categories.

Africa Fashion Week 2011 
Day 1

KLUK CGDT 

Opening Africa Fashion Week, KLUK CGDT sett the barhigh with an enchanting collection. KLUK CGDT’s collection was the perfectfusion of elegance & sophistication with a hint of classic drama. 

Marianne Fassler

The Marianne Fassler show was intenselyfabulous, with an “African Techno DJ” opening the “Street JuJu” show. Fassler’scollection was composed of bright colours and bold prints coming together inbeautiful silhouettes.      

Mataano

Mataano showed a summer range that any girl would love to own - fun prints with intelligently made pieces that was styled impeccably.This collection is a great example of how a design team edited their ideas to createsomething beautiful.   

Tart

The Tart show was the first to break the “African Print”trend by introducing an almost all black collection. Tart cleverly used gold accessoriesto draw attention to the simplicity & style that basic black has to offer.

Stefania Morland

Stefania Morland showed a feminine collection ofwhite, gray and black along with elegant prints, sheer fabrics, and knits. Iwas impressed with this collection’s simplicity and styling. 

Alexander Koutny 

The Alexander Koutny collection was the second almostall black collection at AFW2011, but consisted out of intricate silhouettes,beautiful draping and edgy leather accents.

    

Check back in throughout the week for Day 2 & 3of AWF2011, and other fab fashion and style!

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Elle New Talent

Winner

Kelly Esterhuyse

Every year eight talented young designers from allover South Africa compete in the Elle New Talent Designer Search, with the hopsof launching their fashion careers and walking away with a mentorship from MrPrice and a cash prize of R25 000.00!

This year’s winner was announced, and KellyEsterhuyse walked away with the coveted title of Elle New Talent 2011 DesignerSearch in association with Mr Price.

“Ultimately what made Kelley’s range stand apart washer ingenious use of a much underutilised resource in South Africa – merinowool.  Knitwear has not appeared in a major way in this competitionbefore and we liked her use of a local, indigenous textile which needs to bepromoted,” said Dion Chang, trend analyst and chief judge of the competition.South African Merino wool is highly prized around the world except in SouthAfrica where it has yet to be tapped into as a valuable local resource.

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“Coming from Port Elizabeth, which is known as themohair capital, I was introduced to the use of mohair at Nelson MandelaMetropolitan University, where it is a compulsory part of our studies,”explained Esterhuyse, who went through a steep learning curve as she createdher range entirely from wool and leather.  She kept her accessoriesin soft muted tones to complement the simplicity of the natural wool. “Colourcan make knitwear kitsch, so I kept it simple and natural,” she added.

“There was a freshness to Kelley’s range that weloved and the fact that she hand-knitted each jersey also showed herversatility and skill,’ said Chang.  ‘When judging we looked forthree components: commercial viability, a certain ‘wow’ factor and thepossibility of a future – who would we want to see more of?  Kelleyanswered all three criteria.”

Kelly joins the likes of David Tlale and Tiaan Nagelwho previously won the Elle New Talent Designer Search, which proofs that winningthe competition Esterhuyse’s career will be boost to newheights.  She will be flown to Mr Price’s headquarters in Durban toundertake a two-week mentorship and be given the chance to design a range forMr Price.

“This has been the most incredible experience and theexposure is awesome,’ said an elated Esterhuyse after receiving her award. “Ifinish my studies this year and I can’t wait to start my own label – Ulijana,which means creative spirit in French.  I am so grateful to Elle andMr Price for this opportunity.”


I did not get invited to the show, but here's hoping for next year...

Congratulation Kelly, you’re range lookedspectacular!

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36^th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

Gilts, Glam and Television Gold

The 36^th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards tookplace this week and all Hollywood’s leading ladies walked the red carpet in thelatest couture. The hottest trend this year was RED, with celebs like Lea Michele,Sofia Vergara, Giuliana Rancic, Nina Dobrev, Kate Winslet, and Kerry Washingtonchoosing it for their red carpet looks.

My Favorite Dresses at the 
36^thAnnual Primetime Emmy Awards

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

Padma Lakshmi in Armani Prive

Amber Riley

Giuliana Rancic Roberto Cavalli

Archie Panjabi

Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev

Cobie Smulders

Kelly Osbourne

Kate Winslet Elie Saab

Emily Blunt

Kristen Wiig in Zac Posen

Kerry Washington

Heidi Klum in Christian Siriano

Lea Michele Marchesa

 Naya Rivera

Best Dressed

The award for Best Dressed actress at this year’sEmmy Awards would have to go to Nina Dobrev. This The Vampire Diaries starlooked spectacular in this red Dona Karen gown.

Worst Dressed

At every award show there will be a Worst Dressedlady and the award for Worst Dressed Actress at this year’s Emmy Awards wouldhave to go to Kathy Griffin in this Oscar de la Renta dress. The old silhouette,big hair, heavy makeup and general lack of poise is what placed Kathy Griffinon my Worst Dressed list.

Accessories Styles at the 
36^th AnnualPrimetime Emmy Awards

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