Fashion

New winners from the 7th instalment of the annual Durban Fashion Fair

Durban Fashion Fair winners Ntando Shandu & Nandile Mkhize

The winners of the New Faces category at the Durban Fashion Fair for 2018 were announced during the recent DFF Recognition Awards evening hosted at the ICC by the eThekwini Municipality who just celebrated their 20th anniversary of the Durban Business Fair.

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Presented as part of its successful Fashion Development Programme, the DFF this year celebrated its seventh year of wowing designers, the media, fashion buyers and the public. It brings out the very best in local fashion with top class shows that allow local creatives to strut their stuff alongside the best in the world.

To discover hidden talents that can put Durban on the fashion map as well as ensure that, when it comes to design, Durban is a top contender, the eThekwini Municipality has invested substantial sums in internships, industry related training programmes, networking sessions and various lifestyle and modelling programmes and boot camps.

These models, who were scouted throughout the greater eThekwini Municipality, have been provided with invaluable training over the past two months prior to the DFF – from runway skills, posing and posture presentation and photographic editorial techniques to “model etiquette”. These are proving the tools that will enable them to reach for their dreams and take full advantage of the opportunity to participate in a high profile fashion show such as the DFF.

Ntando Shandu with Sindi Shangase & Nandile Mkhize

The Mayor of the eThekwini municipality, Cllr Zandile Gumede, said it was inspiring that, to date, the DFF had attracted a range of local, Pan-African and international experts in the fashion sector.

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P&H boutique launch children’s range

P&H boutique

One of South Africa’s leading retailers specialising in modern traditional wear, P&H boutique, have officially launched their children’s range.

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After much demand from moms and dads wanting to match with their children, P&H boutique have expanded their collection to now cater for children ages 2 – 12.

The first public reveal of the P&H boutique children’s range took place this past weekend at the Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa Fashion Show hosted by Menlyn Shopping Center in Pretoria; which is home to P&H boutique’s flagship store. This was the first event ever to feature all Mrs South Africa finalists outside of the official pageant.

P&H boutique photo

The launch of the P&H boutique children’s range comes off the back of the brand leading the Heritage Month dialogue around what heritage means to us, and comes right in time for the festive season and weddings where parents often choose to match outfits with their children.

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Lalla Hirayama is so proud of her man

Lalla Hirayama boyfriend

Japanese-born South African television host, actress, dancer and model, Lalla Hirayama, gushed over her model boyfriend Kent Blake Henderson. Apparently Kent works as a brand marketing manager at Open Food Gamer and Shoutcaster

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Lalla is best known as one of 5 hosts of the live celebrity news show V Entertainment on DSTV channel Vuzu.

“So proud of him the other night at #mhstyle He killed that runway and I got to take him home with me @menshealthza (sic),” – Lalla Hirayama captioned her Instagram photo.

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It is clear that the pair inspire each other, two months ago, Kent took to Instagram saying he is proud of Lalla who launched her own company.

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Quiteria & George shows “Metamorphosis” line at AFI Joburg Fashion Week

AFI Joburg Fashion Week

Quiteria & George, a South African haute couture designer duo is showcasing at Africa Joburg Fashion Week (AJFW) on 06 October at The Melrose Gallery.

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They are among 34 chosen designers from around the world. As a way of telling the story of how the brand has evolved since its inception they have called this line the “METAMORPHOSIS”.

“We dug deep within ourselves to try and lay it all bare for the audience to see,” says George Malelu, co-designer at Quiteria & George. “This line sums up the five years since Quiteria & George was created. As the business evolves, it also matures and morphs into something bigger than just the two of us. We are excepting this change, owning it and sharing our creativity with Africa and the world.”

The inspiration is also shared with the award-winning Méthod Cap Classique, Desiderius Pongrácz 2011 and its own metamorphosis over a five-year creation period. It’s made in the traditional French method of secondary fermentation in the bottle and it takes a mesmerising five years to create the beautiful, light and elegant bubbles.

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Miss and Ms Curvybody SA Top 20 to be Announced

Miss and Ms Curvybody SA

Curvybody SA is dedicated to helping women of all shapes and sizes overcome bad body image and feel empowered to take on the world.

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At the upcoming #NoToBodyShamingSA Fundraising Gala, the top 20 contestants of the Miss and Ms Curvybody SA 2018-2019 Pageant will be announced in tandem with an event aiming to raise funds for its body Shaming and Bullying School campaign.

More than 90% of the contestants have reported that they’ve been body shamed, highlighting the prevalence of bullying over appearances. In particular, Curvybody SA wants to embark on a campaign to share this message with both primary and high schools.

Miss Curvybody SA

Curvybody SA cultivates events such as the Miss and Ms Curvybody Pageants across South Africa to empower not only curvacious women, but all women and youth.

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Pearl Thusi graces cover of Sawubona and shares her first flight experience

Pearl Thusi graces cover of Sawubona

South African actress and television personality Pearl Thusi has graced the cover of SAA’s in-flight magazine Sawubona and shares her very first flight experience.

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Sawubona is the name of South African Airways’ official in-flight magazine, and means ‘greetings’ or ‘hello’ in Nguni. The magazine is provided for free on all South African Airways local, international and regional flights, and has been published by the whizzes at Ndalo Media since the 1st April 2013.

Sharing the beautiful black and white cover of the October edition on Instagram, Pearl Thusi said: “At home in KZN, there should still be a copy of the very first SAWUBONA magazine I ever laid my eyes on. SAA was the first airline I ever flew with.

It was 2003, just turned 15 and I was a Miss SA Teen finalist. And I was going to be on a plane for the first time ever. I grabbed anything I could to remember the occasion. My dad drove me, were HOURS early 😂😂😂 . How things change, now they all wave at me as I sprint to the gates. Today I am a platinum member of South African Airways and on the cover of SAWUBONA @sawubonasaa (sic).”

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Lerato Kganyago to host Project Runway South Africa season 2 in 2019

Project Runway South Africa Lerato Kganyago

South African model, TV presenter, radio host, businesswoman and socialite Lerato Kganyago has announced that she will host Project Runway South Africa season 2 in 2019.

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“Thank you for your love and support. It’s been an amazing season! Proud to announce that I will be your host once again for Project Runway South Africa season 2 in 2019,” Lerato Kganyago said.

The finale of Project Runway South Africa season one aired last night on Mzansi Magic, channel 161. The winner of Project Runway South Africa season one is Kentse Masilo.

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“I am so happy to have won (the competition). Because the finale was pre-recorded I had to keep it in for a while but I am so glad that I can now celebrate and let everyone know that I am the winner,” Kentse Masilo said.

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Celebrity make-up artist Morag Steyn returns to India

Celebrity make-up artist Morag Steyn

Internationally renowned, celebrity make-up artist, Morag Steyn has officially partnered with Wella Professionals’ South Africa.

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The top class international hair brand now adds to Morag Steyn’s already impressive resume of brands she has partnered with in various capacities.

Morag Steyn’s star has blossomed into one of the most sought-after makeup artist both locally and international and has affirmed her status in the industry. Following a successful stint in Dubai, working with various international stars and brands she now returns to Bollywood.

Morag Steyn is no stranger to the Bollywood scene having previously worked with various elite celebrities like Kamal Hassan on Bigg Boss India, Atif Aslam, Ananya Birla, Neha Kakkar and Zareen Khan and fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle and Femina.

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Known for her list of loyal A-list clients, Morag Steyn has had the opportunity and honour to work with the most elite in the entertainment industry. With over a decade in the beauty, makeup and fashion industry coupled with a whole lot of travel experiences, Morag has shaped an immaculate reputation which landed her international accreditation.

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