Here’s a glimps of the gallery and some of the designs
An Oasis of Brazilian artistry!
Espassa has showrooms in Los Angeles and New York Visit Espasso to indulge more on those unique Brazilian designs
Espasso
Espasso is a gallery of Brazilian furniture designs with a blend of Brazil’s diverse culture influences and a respect for traditional style. Founded by Carlos Jungueira, he introduces these unique Brazilian designs to the world. Its sophistication derives from the country’s rich artistic and intellectual heritage, which is reflected in each piece selected for ESPASSO´s highly innovative collection.
An Oasis of Brazilian artistry!
Espassa has showrooms in Los Angeles and New York Visit Espasso to indulge more on those unique Brazilian designs
An Oasis of Brazilian artistry!
Espassa has showrooms in Los Angeles and New York Visit Espasso to indulge more on those unique Brazilian designs
Elizabeth Fonseca & Gilberto Paim
Another creative Brazilian duo! The duo seek the balance and simplicity of the form using porcelain clay as the raw material for their creations. Each piece is unique with variation around a particular theme; every detail of the work is executed by them. The ornamental theme of the weave is inspired in textiles, basket making and writing, giving rise to relief and shade effects.
Great artistry, indulge!
(Photo Credit: Gilberto & Elizabeth)
Thier work is sold exclusively through Interni in Rio and
Etel
A self-taught Brazilian designer Etal Carmona began her work by researching and exploring her skills in antique furniture restoration. In 1988 Etel was conceived, manufacturing top-quality customized and one of a kind works of art by renowned Brazilian designers.
These artistic pieces can also be found at Espasso. Visit Etel Interiores for more.
C'est Couture at Paris Fashion Week '07
African Fashion International (AFI) and South African Tourism in association with Gavin Rajah, selected four talented young South African designers to show at Paris Fashion Week (Haute Couture), on the 5th of July 2007.
Rajah, having shown his collections at Paris twice to date, mentored the specially selected foursome who presented a collection at Paris Fashion week, alongside Gavin Rajah, as part of the C’est Couture project.
(Left to right.. Thabani Mavundla, Dr. Precious Moloi- Motsepe, Craig Jacobs, Linda Sangaret (SA Tourism in France), Nomasonto M Sibanda (SA Ambassador in France), Thula Sindi, Gavin Rajah, David Tlale)
(Photo credits: African Fashion International.com)
The foursome designers include Thabani Mavundla, Thula Sindi, Fundudzi, Craig Jacobs and David Tlale. Each have successfully showcased at major South African Weeks, alongside some of the more established designers to promote their varied designs. Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe played her role of patron for the designers, as this is part of her vision of contributing toward the development and growth of South African designers, particularly talent from the townships and rural areas. These four designers have been chosen for their originality, their preference to using elements indigenous to South Africa, and their commitment to empowerment and equality issues in South Africa. Watch a video of the show.
AFI's goal in this project is to give the emerging designers an opportunity to see and be part of and international fashion week. Besides showing the best of South African designs, they will also be on a learning expedition. We have arranged visits to retailers in Paris such as Galleries Lafayette and Collette in order for the designers to gain insight in what designers do on an international level. AFI will also be initiating a mentorship programme for local designers with international designers in addition to a local mentorship programme for up and coming young designers with established South African Designers such as Gavin Rajah.
For more visit African Fashion International
Rajah, having shown his collections at Paris twice to date, mentored the specially selected foursome who presented a collection at Paris Fashion week, alongside Gavin Rajah, as part of the C’est Couture project.
(Left to right.. Thabani Mavundla, Dr. Precious Moloi- Motsepe, Craig Jacobs, Linda Sangaret (SA Tourism in France), Nomasonto M Sibanda (SA Ambassador in France), Thula Sindi, Gavin Rajah, David Tlale)
(Photo credits: African Fashion International.com)
The foursome designers include Thabani Mavundla, Thula Sindi, Fundudzi, Craig Jacobs and David Tlale. Each have successfully showcased at major South African Weeks, alongside some of the more established designers to promote their varied designs. Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe played her role of patron for the designers, as this is part of her vision of contributing toward the development and growth of South African designers, particularly talent from the townships and rural areas. These four designers have been chosen for their originality, their preference to using elements indigenous to South Africa, and their commitment to empowerment and equality issues in South Africa. Watch a video of the show.
AFI's goal in this project is to give the emerging designers an opportunity to see and be part of and international fashion week. Besides showing the best of South African designs, they will also be on a learning expedition. We have arranged visits to retailers in Paris such as Galleries Lafayette and Collette in order for the designers to gain insight in what designers do on an international level. AFI will also be initiating a mentorship programme for local designers with international designers in addition to a local mentorship programme for up and coming young designers with established South African Designers such as Gavin Rajah.
For more visit African Fashion International
London Fashion Week’s New Generation Fashion Winners Announced
The British Fashion Council has announced the designers who will receive the "New Generation" sponsorship from British high street retail giant Topshop to showcase their Spring/Summer 2008 collections during the upcoming London Fashion Week, which runs September 2007.
The recipients of New Generantion Sponsorship are Christopher Kane, Danielle Scutt, Duro Olowu, Erdem, Gareth Pugh, Louis Goldin, Marios Schwab and Todd Lynn. Whilst the exhibition sponsorship recipient designers receiving exhibition sponsorship include Borba Margo, Danielle Scutt, Emilio de la Morena, Ginta, Louise Goldin, Marios Schwab and Todd Lynn. The New Generation scheme spans both the Exhibition at London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Council's official Catwalk Show Schedule. The support is given as cash sponsorship for a fashion show at London Fashion Week and/or a stand at the event's Exhibition.
Estanblished in 1993 to give support to the most promising new talent, the Spring/Summer '08 season marks Topshop's twelfth season as a sponsor. Topshop is the single biggest supporter of young fashion designers in the industry. Topshop continues to support previous winners through housing collections in the Boutique space at its flagship store in Oxford Circus.
London Fashion Week has long been recognized as a creative hotbed bursting with forward-thinking talent, and launched the careers of Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Matthew Williamson, Julien Macdonald and Sophia Kokosalaki – all of whom have gone on to show in either Paris or New York under both their own labels and the labels of established fashion houses – Dior, Pucci, Vionnet to name a few.
NiZuri NewsWire will keep you updated!
For more information visit www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
Related article: Duro Olowu
MTN Durban Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007
Now in its third year, has established itself as a vibrant international fashion platform for top South African designers, new and emerging design talents to showcase their collections.
This year top local designers like Gideon and Lindiwe Kuzwayo and couturiers from all over South Africa who have their roots in Durban, such as Gavin Rajah, Malcolm Kluk and Craig Native, together with an exciting line up of young and emerging designers showcased their innovative collections over four days on the beach at the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World in Durban this June.
Lets view some of the stunning designs from the fashion week.
Lindiwe Kuzwayo
Internationally acclaimed Durban designer brought spring to life in her latest haute couture, displayed bright colours in soft chiffon with tiny flower details, bloomed on the catwalk. Take a look!
Gavin Rajah
Gavin Rajah’s latest collection combined a new range in red and black, included were a few outfits from his Paris Cruise Collection meant for the sexy female silhouette. Watch this!
Kluk CGdT
The design duo Malcolm Kluk and Christaan Gabriel du Toit –CGdT are the designers behind the label Klud CGdT presented a classic collection spunked up with metallic and monochrome palette. The big metallic belt worn by one of the models will be a big trend this year
Kwame Jazz
Up-and –coming designer Kwame Kuzwayo, makes use of leather and indigenous Masai fabrics, embellished with beads, egg shells, porcupine quills, feathers and twigs, to create a contemporary range with a unique African Flair. This haute couture range is one of the highlights at the fashion week!
Eastern Mosaic
The Eastern Mosaic Style Showcase provided a spectacular Southeast Asian dimension to Durban Fashion Week. Three leading designers from the Indian sub-continent, namely Tarun Tahiliani, Neeta Lulla and Vikram Phadnis put on a fashion display to rival Bollywood's best.
Ifa Lethu
The launch of the Ifa Lethu Heritage collection is a collaborative project by local designers, Karen Monk-Klijnstra, Bonga Bhengu and Gugu Mismang, with the aim of exciting local youths in a fashion line they will not only want to wear, but wear with pride in being South Africans.
Stunning Designs!
(Photo Credits: Courtesy of Simon Deiner: www.sdr.co.za)
Alongside the Durban Fashion week, was “The International Bank Vaults Jewellery Show 07”, with exquisite jewellery showcased. Take a look at the collections at the Fashion Week!
For more information, visit MTN Fashion Week
Related article: South Africn Fashion Week
The International Bank Vaults Jewelry Show 2007
The MNT Durban Fashion Week also hosted the Jewelry show. But of course, you need the jewelry to compliment that stunning outfit!
Durban local and current Miss SA, Megan Coleman, graced the catwalk during the International Bank Vaults Jewelry Show, which exhibited an eclectic collection of shiny and sparkly gems by local jewelry designers. Take a look!
Durban local and current Miss SA, Megan Coleman, graced the catwalk during the International Bank Vaults Jewelry Show, which exhibited an eclectic collection of shiny and sparkly gems by local jewelry designers. Take a look!
The jewelry show exhibited jewelry designs of diverse and creative South African designs.
(Photo Credits: Courtesy of Simon Deiner: www.sdr.co.za)
For more information, visit MTN Fashion Week
More props goes to the emerging young designers who showcased their designs at the MTN Fashion week. They too exhibited high fashion, ones to watch out for. We'l be following their progress. In mean-time, take a look!
MTN Young Designers 2007
Proud of its reputation for supporting young and emerging design talents, Durban Fashion Week has once again provided South Africa's young designers with the opportunity to show what they’re really made of. Take a look at the promising future designer.
(Photo Credits: Curtsey of Simon Deiner: www.sdr.co.za)
Quite an mpressive internatinal fashion week! The MTN Durban Fasion week continues to contribute in exhibiting fashion trends, accesories and providing emerging designers, ones to look out for. NIZURI NewsWire will keep you up-dated with high class international fashion.
For more information, visit MTN Fashion Week
The Ultimate Swimwear Collection 2007
Whilst still on Durban South Africa, let’s check highlights of an amalgamation of designers showcasing the ultimate swimwear
(Photo Credits: Courtesy of Simon Deiner: www.sdr.co.za)
Well, thats all from Durban South Africa for now, NIZURI NewsWire will keep you updated!
(Photo Credits: Courtesy of Simon Deiner: www.sdr.co.za)
Well, thats all from Durban South Africa for now, NIZURI NewsWire will keep you updated!
Damon Buffini
The emerging new face of private equity in the UK
The name may mean little but in the investment revolution, he is the most important person you’ve probably never heard of. Based on the views of many financial observers, he is the most powerful British of any colour or creed that you have never heard of. He works in the city, and looks like any normal member of the pin-striped professional
Aged 44, Mr Damon Buffini is the managing partner of Permira, Europe's biggest private-equity firm. The London-based equity firm focuses on supporting management in businesses that are either under performing, or not fulfilling their potential, in other words buys companies with cash and borrowed funds, changes the way they do business and then sells them on for a vast profit.
Under Mr Buffini’s leadership, Permira has established itself as a leader among the 4,000 private-equity firms worldwide. Alongside Apax and CVC, it is one of London’s Big Three. Permira’s portfolio of high-profile acquisitions includes household names as the AA, New Look, Homebase and Bird's Eye.
The latest conquest is the acquisition of Valentino, one of the most prestigious luxury fashion houses in the world, ruled by the Marzotto family. The private equity group became the largest shareholder in Valentino, famous for its gowns but derives 76 per cent of revenues from a 51 per cent holding in Hugo Boss, the German menswear brand.
Mr Buffini was born and brought up in Leicester to an English mother and black American serviceman father, he attended grammar school, then to St. John’s College to study law. Graduated in 1984, and became a management consultant, before winning a scholarship to Harvard Business School. After graduating he returned to Britain to take up a job at Schroder Ventures. He rose through ranks and got his opportunity in 2001, when the investment-banking parent of Schroder Ventures sold off its private-equity operation to a management group led by Buffini, and later renamed Permira.
He is perhaps one of the 100 men who most influence how capital gets allocated in the City, and the future of the City rich list. His personal fortune is about £100m and is a staggering power and influence in Britain.
Mr Damon Buffini is certainly the ultimate role model for what is possible in Britain with hard work and talent.
Meanwhile, let’s watch Mr Buffini highten Valentino!
Watch Velentino's Haute Couture Spring 2007
For more on Permira, visit www.permira.com
The name may mean little but in the investment revolution, he is the most important person you’ve probably never heard of. Based on the views of many financial observers, he is the most powerful British of any colour or creed that you have never heard of. He works in the city, and looks like any normal member of the pin-striped professionalAged 44, Mr Damon Buffini is the managing partner of Permira, Europe's biggest private-equity firm. The London-based equity firm focuses on supporting management in businesses that are either under performing, or not fulfilling their potential, in other words buys companies with cash and borrowed funds, changes the way they do business and then sells them on for a vast profit.
Under Mr Buffini’s leadership, Permira has established itself as a leader among the 4,000 private-equity firms worldwide. Alongside Apax and CVC, it is one of London’s Big Three. Permira’s portfolio of high-profile acquisitions includes household names as the AA, New Look, Homebase and Bird's Eye.
The latest conquest is the acquisition of Valentino, one of the most prestigious luxury fashion houses in the world, ruled by the Marzotto family. The private equity group became the largest shareholder in Valentino, famous for its gowns but derives 76 per cent of revenues from a 51 per cent holding in Hugo Boss, the German menswear brand.
Mr Buffini was born and brought up in Leicester to an English mother and black American serviceman father, he attended grammar school, then to St. John’s College to study law. Graduated in 1984, and became a management consultant, before winning a scholarship to Harvard Business School. After graduating he returned to Britain to take up a job at Schroder Ventures. He rose through ranks and got his opportunity in 2001, when the investment-banking parent of Schroder Ventures sold off its private-equity operation to a management group led by Buffini, and later renamed Permira.He is perhaps one of the 100 men who most influence how capital gets allocated in the City, and the future of the City rich list. His personal fortune is about £100m and is a staggering power and influence in Britain.
Mr Damon Buffini is certainly the ultimate role model for what is possible in Britain with hard work and talent.
Meanwhile, let’s watch Mr Buffini highten Valentino!
Watch Velentino's Haute Couture Spring 2007
For more on Permira, visit www.permira.com
Pharrell Williams
Creates new Louis Vuitton Jewellery Line
Pharrell is teaming up again with the fashion label to design a special line of jewellery. Pharrell was selected by designer Mark Jacobs to team with jewellery designer Camille Miceli for the collection. Miceli styled Mariah Carey for her music video “Say Somethin’”, which also features Pharrell and Snoop Dogg. The Miceli/Pharrell collaboration is expected to debut sometime this year, 2007. Miceli explains the range “is going to be with such scale, so large – and of course very, very unique”. The Venture came about after Pharrell reportedly impressed Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs with his ideas. “Pharrell will be drawing on his jewellery experience from working with Jacob the jeweler and says the designs will be “super regal”.
Pharrell already fronts Louis Vuitton’s 2006 and 2007 men’s fashion range.
Pharrell is teaming up again with the fashion label to design a special line of jewellery. Pharrell was selected by designer Mark Jacobs to team with jewellery designer Camille Miceli for the collection. Miceli styled Mariah Carey for her music video “Say Somethin’”, which also features Pharrell and Snoop Dogg. The Miceli/Pharrell collaboration is expected to debut sometime this year, 2007. Miceli explains the range “is going to be with such scale, so large – and of course very, very unique”. The Venture came about after Pharrell reportedly impressed Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs with his ideas. “Pharrell will be drawing on his jewellery experience from working with Jacob the jeweler and says the designs will be “super regal”.
Pharrell already fronts Louis Vuitton’s 2006 and 2007 men’s fashion range.
Pharrell also appears alongside a variety of models, including Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell who both front the women’s range.
Marc Jacobs describes the aesthetic as a touch of the street, elevated to a rich, modern chic that embodies the message of Louis Vuitton ‘s ready-to-wear accessories and bags. And that working with beautiful, iconic, and powerful faces creates compositions that boldly display Louis Vuitton’s exquisite, super-luxe style.
Pharrell has already worked with Louis Vuitton to create the Millionaire sunglasses line.
These Vuitton shades are available at Vuitton boutiques. The Cruise collection are available online or www.louisvuitton.com
For more on Pharrel's Louis Vuitton jewellery designs, visit Louis Vuitton news
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