'Beautiful human being' - remembering designer Nicholas Coutts
Social media influencers and the fashion industry continue to mourn the death of 27-year-old designer Nicholas Coutts. Fans of his work and industry colleagues have described him as a talented designer and someone who was willing to break boundaries.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of @nbcoutts @nicholascoutts 💔 a young, talented SA designer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. ❤️ May he rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/57RDXkthQy
— SA Fashion Week (@safashionweek) May 6, 2019
So sad about Nicholas Coutts. RIP
— Trigger Hippy (@vintagevixenCT) May 7, 2019
Nicholas Coutts. 😩 Only saw the news now. The sweetest, most gentle human, and such a phenomenal designer 💔
— Lynette Botha (@Ms_LynetteB) May 6, 2019
This picture barely describes the beautiful human being I met, and in all of 5 mins, this pic was snapped. You have left your mark on each one of us and your legacy will continue to live on. May you RIP ~ Nicholas Coutts pic.twitter.com/OntOq0ppnB
— Liya Khan (@TheOnlyLiyaKhan) May 6, 2019
Coutts made a name for himself in the fashion industry and had his work showcased at SA Fashion Week.
Here are three standout moments:
Fashion Indaba
Coutts was first spotted at the 2017 Design Indaba's emerging creatives exhibition and was among the 40 up-and-coming designers who got the opportunity to showcase their work. His colourful and rich designs saw him become one of the four designers whose work stood out from the rest.
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Cape Town Fashion Week
Coutts also owned the 2018 AFI Cape Town Fashion Week and his work left a lasting impression. He was praised for using unique fabrics to create pieces for everyday use.
Men's fashion week
A collaboration between Coutts and SA designer Lukhanyo Mdingi afforded the two an opportunity to showcase their collection at the London Collections Men in Milan. The two were part of a Generation Africa project.