Designers to watch at SAFW 2023
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- 02 May 2023
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South Africa’s most promising designers are showcasing their Spring/Summer 2023 collections at South African Fashion Week (SAFW) for three days until Saturday, 22 April.
For its 26th year, SAFW will present this season’s best designer pieces from 39 collections over 11 shows at Johannesburg’s Mall of Africa.
Of the designers showcasing their work, there are a few whose unique perspectives, visual storytelling and consistency in delivering beautiful, wearable garments make them stand out.
Fikile Sokhulu
Last season, Durban-based designer Fikile Zamagcino Sokhulu showed South Africa what it means to combine concept and culture in clothing that excites. Her collection, titled Black Diamond, was a procession of wearable ruffles, cinched waists and tasteful gold lamé, paired with neutrals.
Along with her cohort of young designers, Sokhulu is a champion of sustainability in the clothing industry. She uses her knowledge of how fabric is produced to choose locally sourced cottons, works closely with her CMT team (cut, make and trim), and is aware of the environmental impact of discarded clothing.
Sokhulu’s signature ruffles and multi-tiered garments landed her brand a spot on the British Council’s Creative DNA: Africa programme, where she joined seven other designers from the continent during London Fashion Week in February. Read More…
