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Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Durban July Young Designers 2012

This is my design for the 2012 Vodacom Durban July

Inspired by the purple orchid. Symbolizes the fragility of our environment and how it needs taking care of, therefore tying in with the 'It's a Material World' theme for the VDJ.

Will add professional pictures soon.

Vodacom Durban July Dress 1

Vodacom Durban July Dress2

Vodacom Durban July Dress3

Vodacom Durban July Dress4

Vodacom Durban July Dress5

Please let me know what you think of it.

Model: Melissa Wright of Ice Models

My designs 2012

Designs I've worked on this year

Strapless tube dress with stylized bodice

Cap sleeved blue-grey cocktail dress

Grey low V-neck trench with blue denim jeans

Pink cocktail dress with modest peplum

Pink and purple low V-neck cocktail dress

LBD with a stylish twist

Red and black low neck mini dress

LBD with cap sleeves and peplum detail

The first bikini I've ever designed! =)


Blue mini with slight peplum details and stylized cut-out detailing on the back.

Feel free to leave comments, criticisms or advice=)

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Hey guys,
So a couple weeks ago we had a guest speaker come to our college. Laurie Holmes of the Holmes Brothers clothing brand came to tell us about himself as well as advise the fashion design students who wanted to maybe one day build their own label.

I had the awesome chance to write a review article on his visit which was posted on to my college's blog.
Here's the link if you're interested.
http://www.sdcblog.com/2012/05/laurie-holmes-at-sdc-durban/

What do you think? Am I Editor in Chief material?

Enjoy!

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Vodacom Durban July Inspirations

This year it is compulsory for me as a 2nd year student to enter the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer competition. I'm excited about it, but I know It's going to be a challenge because of all the other talented young designers out there, so I'm trying to push myself. The theme for the VDJ this year is to- in short-design something that reflects nature and sustainability. Below are some pictures I've found that I'm finding quite inspirational in terms of silhouette, creativity and Current trendiness.

Wish me luck=)