30 June 2010

Exclusive line up in Vodacom Durban July Invited Designer Showcase

Durban – The exclusive line up of top class designers that has just been announced for this years’ Vodacom Durban July Invited Designer Showcase will no doubt leave fashion fundies in awe as they make their mark at Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event on 31 July.

The eight Vodacom Durban July Invited Designer Showcase invitees are: Leigh Schubert, Mike Narainsamy, Lindiwe Kuzwayo and Francois Vedemme, all from Durban, Klûk CGDT from Cape Town, David Tlale, RjKay Creations and Abigail Betz from Gauteng.

Leigh Schubert, who has just returned from showcasing at the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, is known for her crowd pleasing designs which we eagerly anticipate in her collection.

“I think it’s an event that everyone in Durban looks forward to. I am always honoured to be asked to participate. It's always a fun challenge following the brief and working on something that’s over the top with no consideration for creating something commercial!” said Schubert.

Kuzwayo is the creator and driving force behind the successful Lindiwe Kuzwayo Academy of Fashion in Durban and spends her time creating exclusive wear for her private clients and has showcased in countries such as France, Hungary and the USA to name a few.

“It is a trade mark event of Durban and an excellent fashion platform for Durban designers and new fashion trends. It is an honour for me to be a part of it,” said Kuzwayo.

Narainsamy is the second generation descendent of the Narainsamy tailors and was trained in the prestigious Saville Row in London. We look forward to Narainsamy and his two sons Kuben and Sivan relaunching the Narainsamy label later this year.

“Spectacular event!” said Mike Narainsamy. “I feel honoured and look forward to the challenge.”

After completing his law degree, Francois Vedemme turned to fashion design and has since then this top Durban designer has become known for his interesting cut and fit and has showcased collections in various national fashion weeks.

“This is a great vehicle for any designer and is the perfect opportunity to let creativity flow within the realm of design,” said Vedemme.

Catch the complete full showcase live during the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Experience held at Greyville Racecourse at two glitzy fashion evenings on 14 and 16 July.

Any questions about the Vodacom Durban July Fashion programme can be directed to the fashion programme director Tiffany Prior on (031) 309 6114 or by email on tiffany@dbn.icemodels.co.za

The Vodacom Durban July takes place at Greyville Racecourse on Saturday, 31 July 2010. More information can be found at www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za   

2010 Vodacom Durban July theme

"IT’S A BLOOMING GREAT DAY"

Plant a seed of good fortune,
In the garden of your mind.
Gather design, reap style,
Till it’s one of a kind.

Take a chance on wild,
Exotic if you must.
The flowers of our land,
Sub-tropical or dust.

A mixed bouquet,
In the early light of day.
Or maybe one brilliant bud,
Standing proud is the way.

Indigenous is ingenious,
A good bet to be seen.
Recycling’s one way,
Another is ‘think green’.

In a garden of colour,
One contest stands high.
A blooming great race,
The Vodacom Durban July.

The Vodacom Durban July
Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event

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