Kluk CGdT

Kluk CGdT is a South African male designer-duo made up of Malcom Kluk and Christiaan Gabriel du Toit. Something miraculous always seem to happen when two guys come together and decide We're going to make women's clothes; we're going to make woman feel beautiful! Dolce and Gabbana immediately comes to mind.

Their collection for Cape Town Fashion Week did all that. With their trademark minimalism, they created beautiful, clean silhouettes in black and white, with cool blues, greens, and lavender. A sheer lace fabric covered up the creations for an added sensuality, sexiness, and an air of mystery.

I also loved the natural backdrop with the simple, wooden runway and the scattered green leaves. The models looked like Victoria's secret models, but in the Garden of Eden!

This is my selection from the show. Theirs is the best night-wear as day-wear look I've seen on the African runway so far. Finally, the flowing & loose fabric is more appealing to me, as it suggests a certain laissez-faire attitude.

Kluk CGdT

Cape Town Fashion Week

Autumn/Winter 2011

www.kluk.co.za 
TAGS:
Couture - Bridal - Pret-a-porter  
Women's Wear
Luxury Brand
Established House

Andiswa Manxiwa | The Early Years

Andiswa "Andy" Manxiwa, one of South Africa's most famous faces on the runway for a decade, premiered in the fashion world during the 2002 Afridesia show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Afridesia featured designers Clive Rundle, Julian and Kluk for their Spring/Summer 2003 Collections, with show choreographer Jan Malan and photographer Merwelene Van Der Merwe, all who have enjoyed success in the industry.Dj Oskido played live music during the runway show.

Jan Malan went on to be one of the most instrumental and positive forces in Andy's career as a model agent  for O Model Africa, co-owned by Oluchi and Jan Malan, and show choreographer with Umzingeli Productions. As her career progressed, she became the model scout for MNet Face of Africa, and finally director of KIU Productions.

As director of KIU Productions, Andy has choreographed an impressive number of shows, most notably Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief show in Dar Er Salaam, Tanzania, and ARISE Africa Fashion Week 2009 and 2010 including designers Sylvia Owori, Sakina Msa, Ituen Basi, Christie Brown and Koketso Chiepe. 

ANDISWA MANXIWA | THE EARLY YEARS

MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK

SPRING SUMMER 2003

CLIVE RUNDLE

JULIAN

KLUK

 

 

 SOURCE: WWW.AFRIDESIA.COM

MY ASHO | FALL SELECTION

These are my top picks from the new store products available at myasho.com. Designers include Jewel by Lisa, Nkwo, Christie Brown and others.This Fall Selection is in deep earthy colors of bronze, browns, greens aand yellows, accentuated by a shimmering gold silks and lace.

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M Y A S H O. C O M

LOCAL FASHION MADE GLOBAL

1. Snakeskin Cape by NKWO

2. Olive Trench by CHRISTIE BROWN 

 3. Luxe Cocktail Dress by JEWEL by LISA

 4. Gold Pencil Skirt by CHRISTIE BROWN

 5. Seraphina Skirt by TIFFANY AMBER

 6. Black Print Jacket by CHRISTIE BROWN

7. Luxe Jacket by JEWEL by LISA

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