On Freedom day yours in gossip headed out to Beachwood Gardens in Hyde Park, where The African Fashion Spaces Exhibition unfolded.
Now, this was a show-stopping extravaganza. Instead of Shwa seeing a traditional ramp, the exhibition took place in a unique, unexpected environment. Imagine Garden of Eden vibes.
Talk about innovation…Wow!
Picturesque, breathtaking gardens – I imagined myself to be Red Riding Hood taking in all the gloriousness of this venue. But not at night, hey – with those blue lights and weird music going on – it had Shwa thinking she was being recruited into a cult. Thank heavens we were out of there before dark.
Some of South Africa’s dopest fashion creatives and models such as Jo Judnick Wilson, Fred Kayembe, Bahati Simeons, Yasmin Furmie and Craig Jacobs were present for all the splendour that unfolded.
The do was to showcase the diversity and richness of African fashion and heritage.
Host of the night was social media maven, Shamiso Mosaka, who led the audience through a two-part show that was nothing but absolutely stunning.
The two brands for the evening were “Long Season” and “OffMankind”, who were both impeccable in their presentation in creativity, garments display and conceptual exhibition.
Opening the show, LongSeason’s apparel delivered a breath-taking offering that took place at the venue’s tennis court, boasting a modern slick black matt as a runway, lit up with orange bright beams, wonder and suspense.
The atmosphere was electric, and guests were eager to see what LongSeason, a clothing brand dedicated to family, experimental construction and comfort, had in store for them.
This designer, Kgomotso Kiggy, fresh out of school will impress for many moons to come.
Her collection may not have been innovative, but it was certainly vibrant, trendy and speaks to the youth of Africa.
The second exhibition by the garden walkway was OffMankind, by Brian Sathekge. It is a brand that represents the rebellious, non-conformist spirit of South Africa’s inner-city kids.
The collection was a mix of urban street wear and traditional African elements, creating a unique and bold fashion statement. Also quite cheeky.
The setting was exotic and all but Shwa wishes she was able to actually see what was happening as baby girl literally had to squeeze herself in to see what was going on.
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