Designers proving 'Made in SA' is something to be excited about
From furniture to swimwear, these local designers' new endeavors have the fashion world abuzz
CLIVE RUNDLE GOES TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Renowned fashion designer Clive Rundle spent time at Buckingham Palace this week for the opening reception of the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange design exhibition.
Rundle was representing South Africa for work he has done in collaboration with Lesotho-based textile design duo, Phutheho Ranooe and Maleeto Monyau of House of Thethana.
Drawing inspiration from Lesotho's rich horsemanship culture, crafter Monyau worked under Rundle's direction to develop a print for luxurious fabrics such as silk and organza. "The pattern pieces are a complex arrangement of many seasons, many collections, that together now make the idea of saddles," explains Rundle.10 YEARS, 10 STORIES
To celebrate their 10th birthday, Lalesso has collaborated with 10 local brands to create limited-edition products inspired by the theme of sustainability, Africa and summer.Some of our favourite pieces include a printed bag by Pichulik, a handmade 'Sisal basket' by Hadithi, a printed beach towel by Hemporium, sunglasses by 20Eight and perfume by House of Gozdawa.
The products will be available to purchase exclusively at the Guild Silo District in Cape Town and on Lalesso's website.MNISI'S BODY OF FURNITURE
Acclaimed fashion designer Rich Mnisi has made his furniture design debut at the Southern Guild Gallery's Extra Ordinary group exhibition.
Following his latest collection, Nwa-Mulamula (The Guardian), a dedication to his late great-grandmother, the chaise and stool stand as a physical representation of Nwa-Mulamula.
"The chaise, which takes the shape of Nwa-Mulamula's body in the form of a navy leather couch, represents her presence and long-lasting teachings, and the stool, in the shape of an eye with gold puddles, represents her tears, which were never in vain. Without her pain and her experiences, I wouldn't exist. I wouldn't be the person I am today," says Mnisi.
The exhibition runs until April 16 in Cape Town.SHORE LUXURY
Revel in the last days of summer in Kat van Duinen's debut swimwear range. A designer known for her collections of luxury leather, exotic skins and fine fabrics, Van Duinen is embarking on a new venture, giving classic swim silhouettes a luxe look with matte textured fabrication in a range of understated nude shades.
Kat van Duinen swimwear, priced from R980, is available at the new store in the Silo District, at the revamped Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town, and online...
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