Couture Concepts

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

DFS Premier Show Season 3

I was so keen to start producing Series3 for DFS on the 14th Oct. As the new Creative Director for the company-

I was eager to please and do something different to the show.

Our venue (once again) was the beautiful and cultural Misael's Art Gallery in Bree Street, Cape Town. Our designers were Jessie Mckay, Margot Molyneux and Seventies Eighties Store. Here is a sneak peak of the collection from these designers.

Margot Molyneux

Margot Molyneux is stocked by Mungo & Jemima [108 Long Street, Cape Town], Spoon [Old Biscuit Mill, Albert Road, Woodstock], Autum Fish [89 Sir Lowry Road]

Seventies Eighties Store

Seventies/80’s by Dawie Kiakia is stocked in the Baobab Centre, Long Street, Cape Town

Jessie Mckay

Starting with Series 3, Design For Style Fashion shows will occur monthly. An exciting new feature to DFS is its partnership Collage - an exciting Fashion Boutique in Long Street. More info on this new development will follow soon. Couture Concepts is a post behind but the Miss ISA (International Student Africa) post will be put up shortly! The winner was featured in the DFS Premier Show - Connie Kalule - hope you can spot her :-)

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Elle Photography Competition Final Round

The long awaited blog post is finally here. Photographer Freddie Child-Villiers recently entered his final round pictures into the Elle Competition. I was the stylist. Our shoot was set in a Houtbay township under the theme Ubami Basekasi. Ubomi meaning Soul and Basekasi which is Township. The pictures follow a typical day in the life of a girl living in the township. As she goes along her day, she still managers to stay stylish and glamorous.

This was our final product:

I truly enjoyed working with Freddie because of his perfectionist qualities, creative contribution and all round interest in the shoot. He is truly an aspiring photographer that will do well within this industry. I look forward to collaborating on many more projects in the near future.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Fashion Shoot with upcoming photographer Sivan Miller.

I recently did a shoot with up and coming photographer - Sivan Miller. Our location was the University of Cape Town and the photographs were in aid of both our portfolio's. I styled the model in signature Natalia Trisolino garments...

For more info on this talented photographer click here to have a look at his website!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

DFS Finale at Misael's Gallery

Wow, what a star studded finale' at the beautiful Misael's Art Gallery in Bree Street, Cape Town. The venue was filled to capacity and there was an excitement in the air. The fashion on the night proved to be a winner! Well done to Natalia Trisolino, Leandra Do Pereiro, Nazir, A-list and Milijo. Here is our montage of pictures..

Natalia Trisolino

Milijo

A-list

Nazir

A-list

Leandra

Thank you to the amazing DFS team for all their support throughout Series 2. You guys all made it possible. DFS will becoming back much bigger and better from the 9th October. Click DFS for the latest news on whats happening. All pictures accredited to Michael Groenewald.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

DFS presents Taskhaya at Butterfly Studios

Feels like forever since I updated my blog but im sticking to my once a week deadline. The last DFS Show was held on the 5th August at Butterfly Studios.We were given the upstairs section to work with. This proved to be an interesting yet creative challenge because the venue had many corners and angles to consider for choreography. The clothes were subtle with strong femine tones, very natural colours and the entire show had a walking on air feel. This is exactly what the Tashkaya label is about. Pure bliss, eternal happiness and a carefree but peaceful mentality. Enjoy the pictures.

Our DFS 2nd Series Finale is happening on Saturday, 4th September at Misael's Art Gallery. Its not to be missed and my recent check on the guest-list is proving it true. Please RSVP at designforstyle@gmaill.com if you are coming!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

DFS: Behind the Scenes...

So I thought I should post a few pictures taken backstage in preparation for our DFS shows. The one thing about producing a fashion show is that there is a lot of waiting involved. Models get into hair and make up followed by waiting, rehearsals, waiting, fittings, touch ups more waiting etc.... Here are a few pictures to demonstrate just that!

Iskapie @ Cappello's

Models dressed in A-list.

Models looking nervous in Nazir Mohammed's collection.

Shannon doing the make up for the Tashkaya show.

The models waiting and relaxing before the show starts!

Our Scar team doing hair.

Hope you enjoyed a few shots from our past few DFS Shows! These pictures are all courtesy photographer Andrew Berry. For more pictures of the DFS shows click HERE!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

DFS Nazir and A-list!

Our DFS show on the 21st July was held at Ftv Cape Town. The 2 designers we showcased were Nazir and A list.

A-List ♥ 110 Long Street, Cape Town ♥ http://bit.ly/asq4L3

►A high octane blend of the best in local & international fashion and has
been featured in various magazine and fashion shoots incl COSMO & ELLE.
►Dressed the likes of Jeanie D for a Top Billing Cover Shoot

Nazir ♥ See http://bit.ly/bMdbaC for Stockists/Designer Contact

► Very feminine seductive clothing with irresitible fabrics
► Featured in various magazines
► Dresses the likes of Lira, Natalie Becker

This show truly pushed Couture Concept's creativity as the venue had many features to play around with. The show was a success as many Fashionista's came out to support. Thank you to both Designers and to the DFS team, Scar Hair and Andrea who did make up for assisting.