Did Quiteria & George split?

After South African design duo, Quiteria & George cancelled their showcase at the last minute without any explanation at African Fashion International Cape Town Fashion Week (AFICTFW) last month, rumours circulating in the industry is that the young designers Quiteria Kekana and George Malelu have parted ways. 

There has been no formal communication from the brand to the media. 

Quiteria & George ended 2018 on a high wave after dressing Beyoncé in an emerald green showstopper gown for her Global Citizens Festival performance at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, in December.

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TODAY WE VOTE with hope that our leaders can fight for change, for the many families in our country that are hopeful for one day have a comfortable life #vote #wcw @beyonce commissioned @lord_quiteria Quiteria and georgesmalelu to create what I thought it was impossible 45 looks including the dancers but hey 👋 🚀 #instafashion #fashionstylist #modernmansions #mystyle #mystylejournal #milanfashionweek #paris #parisfashionweek #londonfashion #londonfashionweek #newjorkfashionweek #instafashion

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The duo are known for their opulent creations that came in beautiful fabrics and designs. Also a red carpet favourite for celebrities and influencers, Quiteria & George often have a presence in most SA events. 

They recently deleted their Instagram account claiming it was for re-branding purposes.

In an interview with Business Day they said: “It’s the rebirth of Quiteria and George. We’re working on re-branding. It’s time for a change. We want people to connect to our stories and understand the brand aesthetic and the story behind it.” 

“We’re separating ourselves from how everyone else is branding themselves because they are now doing what we did.”  

However, since then Quiteria has started working solo under the brand Lord Quiteria, without  so much as a mention of George. 

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PRODUCTION IN PROCESS..............💎 INTRODUCING A TALE OF CONVERSATIONS BRAND NAME : @LORD_QUITERIA INTRODUCTION OF PHASES // MUSES STYLESTE @LORD_QUITERIA ART DIRECTION @LORD_QUITERIA

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The young designers could not be reached for comment after several attempts to contact them.

A friend close to them said that the matter is a sensitive issue and couldn’t comment on it. 

“If they really split, they would release a statement of confirmation,” said the friend. 

Twitter is low-key freaking out on the rumoured split, with some hoping the speculations aren’t true, and the duo will soon refute the split allegations.

Sad that they reached the pinnacle ( freakin added Beyoncé on their resumè) and they break up 😭

— Phil Mphela (@PhilMphela) May 14, 2019

Bathong! Two Egos I guess, I didn't even know of them until after them dressing Beyonce and Top Billing. It will be harder for them individually in this crowded industry, but then again 🤷‍♂️

— Thato Kukama (@ThatoKukama) May 14, 2019