Trailblazers named in designer showcase line-up
Trailblazers have been named in the line-up for the Vodacom Durban July Invited Designer Showcase.
THE names of the eight designers chosen to feature in the 2018 Vodacom Durbn July Invited Designer Showcase have been unveiled.
Five Durban designers – Kathrin Kidger, Casey Jeanne, Duke, Vino Moodley and Zama Mathe will be joined by Gauteng-based Paledi Segapo and JJ Schoeman and former Durbanite now living in Cape Town, Leigh Schubert for the headline fashion event.
“We select designers who are at the forefront of the industry in South Africa, and who we know will immerse themselves and really contribute positively to the whole event,” said Fashion Programme director Tiffany Prior.
“Kathrin Kidger is a great example. She is a respected industry leader who is a proud Durbanite and gets involved in the Durban Fashion Fair and virtually every other opportunity she can to pass on her experience and nurture new talent. She makes a real impact as an Invited Designer and didn’t hesitate when we asked her again,” said Prior.
She said Zama Mathe always approached the event with so much enthusiasm. “She is a beloved Durban designer and is part of a team that helps hold Durban’s fashion brand high. Vino Moodley is a Durban fashion stalwart who is opening pop-up stores around the country, and she was so excited to get involved as an Invited Designer again,” said Prior.
Prior said Casey Jeanne had such a deep connection with the Vodacom Durban July and her style lent itself to the Showcase. “Duke is another Durban fashion trailblazer who gets involved wherever he can, loves the Durban Fashion Fair and supports emerging designers wherever he can. We are thrilled to have him showing. Add to that someone like Paledi Segapo, who has won awards all over Africa, and who is so willing to get involved and contribute to the Vodacom Durban July, and you can see the calibre of work you can expect to see at these shows,” Prior added.
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She said it was a thrill to be able to ask Leigh Schubert to return to the Vodacom Durban July Invited Designer Showcase. As a former Durbanite now living in Cape Town, she jumped at the opportunity and brings a strong current presence in the industry.
Last to be confirmed was stand-out Gauteng designer, JJ Schoeman, which completes the balance of the eight-strong line-up for the Vodacom Durban July Invited Designer Showcase.
“JJ has such a huge following and is a household name in South African fashion. We can’t wait to see what he brings to the line-up,” said Prior.
Each of the eight designers will be tasked with creating an ensemble based on the theme It Is Time, which will headline the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Experience shows at Greyville Racecourse on 21 and 22 June.
Visit: www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za
