WINTER SEASON 2012

The winter season is just around the corner and shopaholics should brace themselves for innovative trends that have emerged such as colour blocking, knitwear,denim garments and the versatile blazer. Edgars is one of many shops who have indulged customers with a sneak preview of the latest trends of garments to wear in winter.The Kelso versatile blazer costs R399.95 at selected Edgars shops. The blazer can be worn with leggings, jeans, maxi dresses and skirts. It complements any outfit and it enhances the elegance of  an outfit.Coloured skinny jeans  contribute to the new trend called colour blocking. Fashion lovers are now able to wear different colours in one outfit. A pair of blue skinny jeans can be paired up with a red top, whilst yellow skinny jeans can be paired up with green top. The versatile pea coat can be worn with shorts and tights or just leggings. It costs R399.95 at selected Edgars shops. Knitwear is also an essential item for the winter season. It can be worn under layers of clothing or on top of clothing items. Knitwear can be paired up with cowboy boots or wellingtons. Knitwear costs around R160.00 at selected Edgars shops. The trench coat is a must have for the winter season. Statement trench coats add elegance to an outfit. Trench coats costs R500.00 or more depending on the type of trench coat and its colour.

SA FASHION WEEK

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The South African Fashion week was held on the 29th of March 2012 at  the Crowne Plaza hotel in Rosebank.  Mogadi Seabi reported in her weekly column of the City Press Voices section dated 1st April 2012 that there were rumours that designers were banned from using celebrities as ramp models. Most of the designers were unhappy about the rumours because they specially tailor made their designs for their ambassodors. The first batch of models who walked the ramp turned out to be celebrities. The Sheer Glamour Collection by Motions showcased one of the most successful ranges by bringing in presenter Minenhle Dlamini as their brand ambassodor Her full-length dress was made from 1800 fresh red roses and it was tailor made by floral artist Franz Grabe. Minenhle Dlamini was officially announced as the brand ambassodor for Motions hair care products. Mbali Maphumulo who is deejay Black Coffee's wife, wore a lace Rubicon dress with bright silver accessories Celebrities who graced the occasion include Sonia Sedibe, Pabi Moloi and Top Billing's Sinazo Yolwa. Designer Gavin Rajah showed a few garments which he also showcased at the Mercedez Benz Fashion Week. Thembi Seete looked trendy in a black Gert-Johan Coetzee leather peplum dress. Poppy Ntshongwana was the master of ceremonies at the hotel lobby where guests had their pre-drinks. All the models hairstlyes were done by Ursula Stephen who is an international hair-stlylist for stars like Rihanna and Keysha Cole. After the show, guests partied the night away at the trendy nightspot Randlords.

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African Fashion International hosts a number of prestigious events every year with regards to the fashion industry. These include the Joburg Fashion Week, the African Fashion Week and the David Tlale Fashion Day which was held at the Nelson Mandela bridge last year. African Fashion International is spearheaded by chairperson Dr Precious Moloi Motsepe. The Mercedez Benz Joburg Fashion Week was held at the upmarket Hyde Park Shopping Centre from the 8th to the 10th of March 2012. The African Fashion International Fastrack Day was held on the 7th of March 2012. The African Fashion International Fastrack Day is a national fashion design development platform that aims to nurture and develop South Africa's raw talent. This platform offers young designers an opportunity to launch their careers through intensive mentorship,business development and coaching for future success. It promotes excellence through out the fashion industry of South Africa and the rest of the continent..

The Joburg Fashion Week has a new name behind it and it is now called the Mercedez Benz Joburg Fashion Week. It will showcase the latest designs by twenty five designers in twenty shows. Some of the designers  who  be showcased their latest fashion collections include Thuli Sindi, Gavin Rajah, Abigail Keats, Dax Martin, David Tlale. The sponsors of the Mercedez Benz Fashion Week include Carlton Hair International, Mercedez Benz, Davines, M.A.C, South African Airways and Quintessentially. The Joburg Fashion Week was a splendid show which showcased the latetest trends for the winter season. Coloured skinny jeans, waistcoats, flaterring leggings and the versatile blazer are some of the fashion items that are a must have for winter. Fashion buyers, fashionista's and the media fraternity who graced the occasion have commented that most of the contributions made to the winter collection were of high standard.

Fashionable wedding dresses



BALLROOM TIGHT FIT WEDDING GOWN

 Fashion is the most innovative trend amongst the masses.People associate themselves with clothes of high quality, quantity and price. With regards to wedding dresses, people love alternative ways as to how they want their designs to be made or they buy their wedding gowns from bridal coutures. Some people prefer fashion designers such as Gert-Johan Coetzee and Uyanda Mbuli of Diamond Face Couture to design their wedding attires. Why do people prefer to buy their wedding gowns at bridal shops instead of giving wedding designers the opportunity to tailor make their gowns at a cheaper price?