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AFI JHB Fashion Week Roundup:


This past week the African Fashion International Johannesburg Fashion Week spring/summer collections was held at the Sandton Convention Center. I obviously was not able to attend the fashion extravaganza which was held under the theme of "African Fashion Unites" which is definitely necessary in the time that we live in.

Black was once again a fixture in David Tlale's collection

When I was reading the reviews of the fashion week, there was one constant theme; the praise for David Tlale. The show was held in honour of his constant muse who happens to be his mother, Joyce. The show potrayed a powerful woman who held her own and had a firm belief in GOD. This was especially highlighted by the soundtrack of the collection which was African beats and gospel music towards the end of the show. It was an overall  visual masterpiece.

Ntando Duma with her Daughter at the Khosi Nkosi show
As per past shows the runways were as as star-studded as the front rows. The most notable appearances that were made were by actress Ntando Duma and her daughter Sbahle during their appearance at the Khosi Nkosi show. The beautiful Miss SA Zozibini Tunzi also made her appearance in a simple yet glamorous combination of a branded 'African Fashion Unites) tshirt and striking red pants.

Miss SA Zozibini Tunzi


As it was during the spring/summer collections, there would obviously be the usage of flowers in the collections. One designer who did this is a masterful manner was none other than Gavin Rajah. The entire collection was centered around the unfortunate gender-based violence that has impacted our beautiful country. The collection was the result of a collaboration with @theblomboy who is a notable florist. The floral headpieces which can be seen as symbolizing cages that women are trapped in.

A beautiful Creation by Gavin Rajah

Overall the fashion week was definitely beautiful. It was an ultimate testament that fashion goes way beyond what we wear but it can be used as an instrument to create awareness about what goes on in the society that we live in.


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