Flaunting their stylish identity

Published Sep 29, 2015

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The Durban University of Technology’s, Department of Fashion and Textiles three-day annual Fashion Show begins at the Fred Crookes Sports Centre on the Steve Biko Campus in Durban on Wednesday.

The coveted event will showcase the designs of 38 third-year students with the best 20 ranges featured at the final showing.

This year’s show is themed Incarnation – a new personification of a familiar idea.

Terence Bray, the third- year design lecturer explained that: “With this year’s theme, we explore how this word and its meaning manifests in a fashion context, both on a personal level and in the world of fashion where concepts are often reinvented.

“The theme should encourage designers to self-evaluate and critically reflect on their own personal aesthetic and that of the popular choice or trend. Collections in essence should be a physical embodiment of their personality, ideals and design philosophy.”

According to Fashion and Textile head, Sunthra Moodley, “incarnation involves miracle, mystery and the embodiment of hope”.

“The students’ inspiration is drawn from the global environment and their interpretation of the theme led them on a journey of self-discovery – to express their identity and make a social statement. The students were asked to put together a collection of seven fully accessorised outfits that are reflective of their personal development, style and character. All the ranges are diverse, innovative and visually creative.”

This year’s panel of judges will include established designers from the local fashion industry. Sponsored prizes will be awarded to the best designers in the categories of Most Innovative Range, Best Range on Show, Most Commercial Range, Best Menswear Range and Best Technical Student.

According to the third-year lecturer, Meena Bagwandin, the class of 2015 have extended themselves by incorporating fabric printing and fabric manipulation to enhance their designs.

The show affords them a platform to expose their current talent by meeting and fulfilling the theme of the show. They have chosen fabrics, embellishments and accessories with a strong focus on quality, to showcase their work.

A number of menswear ranges will feature at this year’s show.

Tickets are R50 at Computicket and at the door.

Lifestyle Reporter

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