The 031Collection – Putting Durban Back on The Fashion Map

The 031Collection – Putting Durban Back on The Fashion Map

So last night I headed out to watch the 031Collection, a fantastical fashion event right here in my hometown, Durban. What an amazing event, so well organised, totally styled and very inspiring. As an ex Jo’burger, I’m proud to say I’m a Durbanite these days! I remember when Durban used to be T-H-E fashion mecca in South Africa, at least, when I lived in Gauteng, I thought so. Anyway, big up to Mr Price for putting Durban back on the fashion map. If this event is anything to go by, Cape Town and Joburg darlings, you’ve got some serious competition. 8 Local Legends, including; Ruff Tung, Nugini Shades, Leigh Schubert, Sibu Msimang, Amanda Laird Cherry, Terrence Bray, The Holmes Brothers and Francois Vedemme showcased their collections with Mr Price New Designer Finalists; Belinda Morgan, Hanrie Lues, Kaila Goss, Claire MacKenzie, Cindy Armstrong, Jacqui Munsumi, Gregory Dladla and Ludwig Bezuidenhout. The final is going down tonight in Durbs, and we’ll know pretty soon which new designer gets a fashion head start by designing a collection for Mr Price. All the designs were beautiful, my personal favourites among the legends included, of course, my favourite, Leigh Schubert who always has such amazing…

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May 21, 2011
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Get Ready for the 031 Collection

Get Ready for the 031 Collection

It’s all happening in Durban this weekend! Yes, our brave and handsome black and white Sharks are taking on the big bad Bulls and for the fashionista’s, undoubtedly one of the most exciting fashion events ever to hit the local fashion calendar! It’s the 031 Collection and it’s proudly brought to you by Mr Price Fashion, with guest judge; the great, gorgeous and mega famous super-shmodel Agyness Deyn. As a Durbanite, I’m super excited about this event and am counting down the hours . You’ll be sure to hear all about it as I attend the show on Friday night, but for more info on the event be sure to follow @031collection on Twitter and check out their blog. If you’re in Durban, why not be there in the flesh? Tickets are available from Computicket and shows run for three nights from the 19th – 21st May 2011. Established designers Terence Bray, Nguni Shades, Amanda Laird Cherry, Francois Vedemme, Ruff Tung, Leigh Schubert, Holmes Bros and Sibu Msimang are among the Durban delights who will be showcasing at the event, together with eight New Designer finalists. From the New Designer finalists, the winner will receive R20 000 and a mentor shipprogramme…

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May 16, 2011
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