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Mercedes Benz Fashion week Cape Town

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Mercedes Benz Fashion week and African Fashion international hosted yet another successful fashion week. See my latest report for Bizcommunity! Below are some designer highlights and my favourites: Gavin Rajah Gavin Rajah's range was a showcase of craftsmanship and attention to detail. He sports 3 - D laser flowers delicately laid over lace.The fabrics were a play of satins, sequins, chiffons, silks, and even leather! There were silhouettes for everyone - tunics, soft blouses,  and off the shoulder tops maxi dress, flowy dresses, capes, oversized bows, etc. The range was nothing short of feminine power, with a strong renaissance feel.   Droomer Cleo Droomer showed a refreshing, sleek range of sporty luxwear. The range showed lux fabrics in soft suiting covered by parka jackets and bombers. Wide leg trousers included palazzo pants and culottes, finished off with soft trenches and floaty dresses.   Habits by Jenny Le Roux Jenny show...

African Fashion International celebrates 10 years of Fashion!

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Happy birthday AFI! On Wednesay the 22nd of March,  African Fashion International celebrated a decade of fashion  and the glamorous 'Silver Party' theme was true to their exquisite brand. A Glam Affair The venue was the upmarket 'Meadow' overlooking the Camps Bay beachfront and the dress code was nothing short of 'glamorous'. The Who's who attended The carefully selected guestlist, varied from ministers to SA cebrities, and the biggest names in fashion, inclusive of minister Minister Nathi Methethwa, Felicia Mabusa - Suttle, Dr Precious and Patrice Motsepe, Grace Constable and many more. Mark Lotttering was the host and managed to have everyone curling with laughter, while guests enjoyed exquisite nibbles and drinks form the bar. Comedian Mark Lottering as the host Dr Precious Motsepe who is the owner of African Fashion international made a powerful speech, and explained how her mother and many fashion icons inclusive of Jac...