Introducing SA Style:
September is known as the month in which we commemorate who we are as a country. Our history? Who we are? What influences us? What we are known off? Our narration and etc? Visit our country during this time of year and you will see a lot of us priding ourselves in our cultural gears but that’s not the only time we do. We seem to be familiar everywhere and at any occasion of late. We’ve seen our uniqueness influencing trends, designs and style across. Not only do we inspire our own citizens but we have also become a tourist attraction country for our Heritage. While trying to connect the dots as to how the South African society influences South African style, I hooked up with our fellow citizens to give meaning to these dots and this is what they had to say…I mean who else knows us best right?
WHEN I THINK SA. I THINKdot dot dot
dot dot dotTHE BIG 5
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| The Expressionist |
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dot dot dotGOLD
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They don't just make jewellery! Gold has inspired a lot of clothing items but never attempt to melt your clothes :) |
dot dot dotFLAG COLOURS
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| Nothing shouts South African colours like our flag. Has this influenced our love for colour blocking? This colour blocking trend feels new but is it really? |
dot dot dotOUR UNIQUE MUSIC BEAT
dot dot dotOUR LANGUAGE
dot dot dotOUR CURRENCY...
Do you see where I am going with this?
1st dot - Design
You ask yourself what fashion would be without our diverse cultures and all other miraculous things we are known for? In most cases inspiration comes where there is variety which is greatly offered here, earning us a distinction all over! Not only do we influence the style in which they’ll create their pieces but we go as far as giving them the right material. Pride yourselves because our ‘skin’ is felt and embraced everywhere. I’m sure you’ve seen OUR print; fur; gold; used for shoes, clothes, accessory items, you name it! Yes, I did also mention style. You ask how? Check how the Tsonga piece named xibelani has influenced upcoming designer ‘Sheena Unwin’ who was one of the finalists on the Elle Rising Star Design Awards. Need I say more?
2nd dot–Style
This is a different kind of style. It hubs on how people incorporate looks? The trend! Have you seen the head wrap going around? Me too! Giving props to iduku- another SA piece. I mentioned colour blocking earlier. Remember?
3rd dot-Design & Style
Are people priding themselves in who they are? YEBO YES! Where does it start? From the designers to the Stylists or vise versa? I think they both complement each other completing the dots. Stay proud!
1st dot - Design
You ask yourself what fashion would be without our diverse cultures and all other miraculous things we are known for? In most cases inspiration comes where there is variety which is greatly offered here, earning us a distinction all over! Not only do we influence the style in which they’ll create their pieces but we go as far as giving them the right material. Pride yourselves because our ‘skin’ is felt and embraced everywhere. I’m sure you’ve seen OUR print; fur; gold; used for shoes, clothes, accessory items, you name it! Yes, I did also mention style. You ask how? Check how the Tsonga piece named xibelani has influenced upcoming designer ‘Sheena Unwin’ who was one of the finalists on the Elle Rising Star Design Awards. Need I say more?
2nd dot–Style
This is a different kind of style. It hubs on how people incorporate looks? The trend! Have you seen the head wrap going around? Me too! Giving props to iduku- another SA piece. I mentioned colour blocking earlier. Remember?
3rd dot-Design & Style
Are people priding themselves in who they are? YEBO YES! Where does it start? From the designers to the Stylists or vise versa? I think they both complement each other completing the dots. Stay proud!
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