Finally my internet is behaving and I can share with you the the male model casting call for SAFashion week 2012. A string of well groomed men lined up outside until it was time to open the doors. The atmosphere completely changed from the feminine young woman gracing the hallway of the SAFW offices into a masculine array of chiseled features and statuesque bodies.
The first mens wear designer to arrive was Roman Handt. Before calling in the guys he sat down with Adhiambo and I and gave us a brief break down of the theme of his collection. I wont reveal the name of his collection just yet but to me his inspiration seems to stem from pressing issues of violence between the western and eastern parts of the world.
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ROMAN HANDT TAKING MEASUREMENTS OF MALE MODEL MARCEL |
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PALEDI SEGAPO FOR PALSE HOMME |
The last designer for the day was Ephraim Molingoana for the label Ephymol. Ephraim describes his label as "urban funk. It appeals to urban people irrespective of colour or gender. I get calls from Secunda to Melville. My range is aimed more at men because South African men need serious upliftment in fashion" - quote as written in haute fashion africa . Ephraim's description and statement about his label for me reflects back to the conversation I had with Paledi about South African's fashion mind set.
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DESIGNER EPHRAIM MOLINGOANA FOR LABEL: EPHYMOL |
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