African Couture – South Africa’s first magazine television series….

Written by Prudence Chauke | September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The African fashion industry has grown during the past years to emerge from a small struggling industry to one of the biggest industries to look out for. From designers struggling for events and ways to professionally showcase their creations, to multiple fashion weeks around the South African region highlighting both its biggest names, and rising stars like David Tlale, Sun Goddess, Stone Cherry, Bongiwe Walaza, Gideon, Craig Native, and Gavin Rajah.

Fashion has taken such a diverse turn giving the international industry a run for they money–the creations from these designers have the Marc Jacobs , Calvein Kleins, and Michael Kors not only talking, but taking notice. » Read more…

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Lalesso: The Stylish African Movement

Written by Prudence Chauke | April 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Lalesso is a clothing line that is made from the profound “lesso” mostly known as a ‘khanga’, that was co-created by Olivia from South Africa and Alice from Kenya. The duo started Lalesso during their second year at university. Inspired by the vibrant colours and intriguing prints, the exclusively summer fashion brand encapsulates the pure spirit of holiday, sunshine, sea and sand. The “lesso” or “khanga” cloth was originally a spotted cotton handkerchief brought to East Africa from India. By using the “khanga cloth, Lalesso aims to share with the world a hint of East Africa in a sexy and a stylish way. » Read more…

Tags: , african fashion, african fashion industry, kanga, Kenya, Lalesso, South Africa