The Edit: 5 top designers reinvent the classic white shirt

19 July 2015 - 02:00 By Roxanne Robinson

Our favourite South African designers worked with white shirts from some of our most loved suppliers to create fab, fresh garments ABOUT THE TREND"Every year we collaborate with South African designers to deconstruct everyday pieces and create something fresh and spectacular," says Fashion Weekly editor Tiaan Nagel. "Because we are constantly exposed to so many trends from a multitude of retailers, I think it's important to simply stand still occasionally and "create" without a specific theme or trend in mind."In this week's Edit, David Tlale, KLûK CGDT, Gavin Rajah, Vesselina Pentcheva and Lunar did a perfect job of turning a basic white shirt into something more romantic, dreamy and aspirational. Here's to celebrating originality and the art of creating something new.story_article_left1SHOP THE LOOKOutfit 1: Top, David Tlale (011-403-0123) using Pringle of Scotland shirts (011-783-4355 / 021-418-5282); trousers, R5 100, That's It! (011-268-6674); Golden Goose brogues, R3 500, Studio 8 (011-325-4255); P.a.r.o.s.h. flower, R895, Tik Lee.Outfit 2: Playsuit, KLûK CGDT (083-377-7760) using Thomas Pink shirts (011-325-4098); socks, stylist's own; Dolce & Gabbana heels, R17 700, Catheryne Gaeyla (011-447-2550).Outfit 3: Dress, Gavin Rajah(021-424-7842) using Mr Price shirts; Ogi sunglasses, R3 574, Blubird Optical; socks, R45, Falke (021-951-2137); Chiara Ferragni loafers, R3 700, Catheryne Gaeyla (011-447-2550).Outfit 4: Dress, Vesselina Pentcheva using Edgars shirts; P.a.r.o.s.h. top, R4 295, Tik Lee; handbag, R2 200, Karen Millen (011-784-2937); gloves, R195, Gillian Rose (081-476-6937); sneakers, R1 299, Mimco.Outfit 5: Dress, Lunar (011-726-5558) using Mr Price shirts; shirt, R1 795, Thomas Pink (011-325-4098); clutch bag, R349, shoes, R999, both Witchery; socks, stylist's own...

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