After months of waiting, I finally found out that I was accepted to exhibit at the Emerging Creatives section at Design Indaba. Two weeks to create a mini boutique and stock it full of clothes, oh my goodness! We worked until at least 10pm everyday and finally made it to the event with a trunk load of clothes and a boutique in a box.
My little two square metre shop was overflowing with excited customers, each wanting a piece of the prettiness! The clothes flew off the hangers and by the third day I was left with two measley looking rails, dressed with only a few items each. The remainder of the clothes are now availabe at Mememe in Long Street, Cape Town. Go have a look! xoxo
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
My tiny store, note the precious ceramic bunnies who drew the crowds in, thanks buns. 
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Audrey Kawasaki, my one true art love.
The Broken Hearts break my heart.
I dont know where this came from, but I'd like to live there and lie in that chair.
Vogue Italia, exquisite. The epitomy of this winter, for me. Friday, March 5, 2010
J&B Met
In November 2009 I entered the J&B Fashion Challenge, a fashion design competition and model search which eliminated finalists over 3 rounds. After surviving the scrutiny of the judges and the competitors in the first two rounds, 'Start a Party' and 'Green Glamour', I made it through to the last stage of the challenge. The final round was named according to the J&B Met (a major horse race/fashion event) theme for this year, 'In Full Colour.'
Challenging it was, to design a winning dress overnight, choose the fabrics the very next day and create something to please the judges (whose taste I'd come to know over the previous two stages). I needed to create a colourful, glamourous showstopper, although my inherent style is significantly more subdued. The fabric I found was dauntingly bright and way over the kitsch borderline, but I had plans for this loud silk satin.
I spent hours creating paper patterns for an enormously full skirt and days hand beading the bust piece. But it was all worth the sweat and tears, because although it was only by two points, I won the first prize! An all expenses paid, luxury trip to Cape Town, a VIP ticket to the J&B Met where I would be surrounded by fashion big wigs and celebrities. Good fun.
The hotel was exquisite, the lobby towering with two storey water features and palm trees, enormous marble pillars and the friendliest smiles to welcome us. I squealed when I saw the number 2806 on my room key, this meaning I would be sleeping high up on the twenty eighth floor, above the summery city. I swooshed the curtains open, like a Disney princess and fell onto the king size marshmallow soft bed.
The Met welcomed us with a glass of champagne, sushi, caviar and all the lovelies one can think of. A mini day spa offered massages throughout the day while GHD and L'Oreal Paris made us feel like stars with professional hair and make up. We were entertained by some of the country's top performers and socialized with the elite.
Challenging it was, to design a winning dress overnight, choose the fabrics the very next day and create something to please the judges (whose taste I'd come to know over the previous two stages). I needed to create a colourful, glamourous showstopper, although my inherent style is significantly more subdued. The fabric I found was dauntingly bright and way over the kitsch borderline, but I had plans for this loud silk satin.
I spent hours creating paper patterns for an enormously full skirt and days hand beading the bust piece. But it was all worth the sweat and tears, because although it was only by two points, I won the first prize! An all expenses paid, luxury trip to Cape Town, a VIP ticket to the J&B Met where I would be surrounded by fashion big wigs and celebrities. Good fun.
The hotel was exquisite, the lobby towering with two storey water features and palm trees, enormous marble pillars and the friendliest smiles to welcome us. I squealed when I saw the number 2806 on my room key, this meaning I would be sleeping high up on the twenty eighth floor, above the summery city. I swooshed the curtains open, like a Disney princess and fell onto the king size marshmallow soft bed.
Zipho, the winning model in my dress. The Met welcomed us with a glass of champagne, sushi, caviar and all the lovelies one can think of. A mini day spa offered massages throughout the day while GHD and L'Oreal Paris made us feel like stars with professional hair and make up. We were entertained by some of the country's top performers and socialized with the elite.
Me and my compardres for the weekend.
Us with Corne & Twakkie. Love them.Saturday, January 9, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A new girl
Its been ages since I last blogged, and I feel like every post I write starts with this statement. I guess I've just been busy, and a little uninspired. But a long conversation and a magazine for Christmas have re-ignited my creative flame!
Amongst the chaos of the festive season (in all its glory) I've moved into a new flat with my boyfriend and started my own business! Exciting I know. So its all working well with the arrival of the new year, because I feel brand new and my inspiration is fresh!
My business is named after myself and I create knitwear in mohair and other fibres. So far, I have a few exciting prospects up my sleeve so hopefully things will flourish!! Wish me luck!
Here are two new drawings, all the holiday time has given me opportunity to get arty and spend some time with my creative side.
Amongst the chaos of the festive season (in all its glory) I've moved into a new flat with my boyfriend and started my own business! Exciting I know. So its all working well with the arrival of the new year, because I feel brand new and my inspiration is fresh!
My business is named after myself and I create knitwear in mohair and other fibres. So far, I have a few exciting prospects up my sleeve so hopefully things will flourish!! Wish me luck!
Here are two new drawings, all the holiday time has given me opportunity to get arty and spend some time with my creative side.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Graaff Reinet = Love
I don't think I've come across a town prettier than Graaff Reinet. Filled with exquisite churches, parks, chocolatiers and antique shops, we were in explorer's heaven. This was the beautiful view from one of the antique shops we found, I want to dance on the rooftops.
We arrived at the International Mohair Summit a little later (we took our sweet time enjoying the pretties before getting to work) and got the mannequins all set up and ready for the trade show.
We spent hours making the felt cut-out background, but didn't end up using it as the weather turned bad and we moved inside. This was a blessing in disguise though, as all the important people got to see my work.
Last minute move inside, unfortunately there was no place to hang our decor, but we made do.
The summit was swarming with fashion 'big-wigs' which was great, as we got to meet many established designers, editors and trend forecasters. The best thing was getting feedback on my collection from these people, as most of them had lovely things to say and were interested in helping me progress in my career.
We were lucky enough to be invited to meet Li Edelkoort and witness one of her hugely influential trend forecast conferences. It was absolutely awe-inspiring and partly lead to my big career decision, to start my own business. Exciting!
The African themed evening was the best. These lovely ladies painted our faces in the traditional style and the venue was like a malibu holiday resort, in the middle of South Africa. Wonderful!
We arrived at the International Mohair Summit a little later (we took our sweet time enjoying the pretties before getting to work) and got the mannequins all set up and ready for the trade show.
We spent hours making the felt cut-out background, but didn't end up using it as the weather turned bad and we moved inside. This was a blessing in disguise though, as all the important people got to see my work. 
Last minute move inside, unfortunately there was no place to hang our decor, but we made do.We were lucky enough to be invited to meet Li Edelkoort and witness one of her hugely influential trend forecast conferences. It was absolutely awe-inspiring and partly lead to my big career decision, to start my own business. Exciting!
The African themed evening was the best. These lovely ladies painted our faces in the traditional style and the venue was like a malibu holiday resort, in the middle of South Africa. Wonderful!
Baby momo... cutie!Well I think they're pretty...
I took these 3 photo's while tipsy at an exhibition after party. My photographer friend said they're lame but I think they're beautiful. Not that I'm particularly into abstract stuff, but I like the pastels.
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