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.
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