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event which is due to take place at Suncoast Casino and entertainment Centre from 25 – 28 June is , according to eThekweni’s Deputy Mayor – Logie Naidoo, the jewel in Durban’s cultural calendar.
It is a showcase for young and emerging designers which this year has extended its search into the community in collaboration with the Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism.
‘In the field of fashion design, the Department will give emerging fashion designers the opportunity to rub shoulders with established fashion designers for the first time,’ says MEC Weziwe Thusi.
‘Durban fashion week has become an important event in the fashion calendar, especially for young designers in our province.
‘The Department is especially proud because Durban Fashion Week also gives rural designers a platform to showcase their talent to a larger audience.
‘Young designers sharing a platform with their experienced counterparts can only improve their skills,’ she said.
‘MTN Fashion Week has always taken fashion seriously and intrinsic to the success is investment at grassroots level,’ says convenor – Vaneshree Singh. ‘KZN has a wealth of exceptional design.’
Line-up
Last year approximately 50 designers (local and international) shared the catwalk for the event which has recognition in the international fashion calendar.
Carducci has joined the line-up for the first time this year and will be appearing alongside the following labels:
• Bonga Bhengu ; • Dax Martin; • Gavin Rajah; • Haroun Hansrot; • Karen Monk Klijnstra; • Karishma Krishna; • Kwane Khuzwayo; • Leigh Schubert; • Life; • Nguni Shades; • Rozanne Immerman; • Ruff Tung; • Sibu Msimang; • Vino Designs; • Zion Exclusives
Young Designers 2008 – • Teresa Joubert; • Bekky Beukes; • Joline Graham; • Kerry-Anne Barnard; • Smiso Mbidwane; • Stephen van Eeden; • Vukani; • Zayne Isaacs
Young Designers 2007 – • Palesa Chechille; • John-Paul Gyima; • Pascalle Kruger; • Tarien Malherbe; • Verona Gordon
KZNDACT – • Cherie Neveling; • Duke Mngadi-Black Pearl; • DUT Co-op; • Siyathembe Ngwenya; • Coal Fire
Not to be left out is the showcase of Indian fashion under the auspices of the Eastern Mosaic Style Showcase. Three designers will appear under this portfolio – • Rohit Bal; • Tarun Tahiliani and • Neeta Lulla. There will be two exclusive showings on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June.
For further information visit www.durbanfashionweek.com
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