tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67911742694954003552024-03-12T20:32:25.391-07:00Maque DeGorgeousMaque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-28712480349927383492011-03-12T08:19:00.000-08:002011-03-12T10:59:13.121-08:00Marie Claire Prix D'Exellence De La Beaute 2011<span style="font-size:85%;">The awards this year came at my ditziest state! You know: that time of the year, usually weeks after your birthday, when the good feelings wear-off and you find yourself feeling fragile and older... Thanks to an award ceremony that recognizes, acknowledges and celebrates Anti-ageing creams, my mood was lifted immediately upon arrival (and suffice to say: the champers did it's part too - I tell no lies!)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I arrived 2 seconds before they announced the winners - which were:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Care Category:</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector & Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus and UV Damage Corrector.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Citations for the Care Category went to:</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />- La Prairie Cellular Radiance Concentrates Pure Gold Cream</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">side note</span>: <span style="font-style: italic;">if you live on a budget as I do, move fast when you see this bra</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">nd - don't even embarrass yourself with trying the sample - the counter girls know what you're doing: POSING! If your skin has no budget, hop to it!)</span><br />- Decleor Aroma Night Beauty Cream - Regenerate<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />- </span>Comfort Zone Range</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Winner of the Make-up category:</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in 05 Madamoiselle</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Citations for the Mae-up Category went to:</span><br />Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Tinted Moisturizer SPF-15</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Sensai Bronzing Gel SPF 6<br />Maybelline Superstay 24H Makeup Micro-FLex Stretch F</span><span style="font-size:85%;">ormula SPF 19</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Local Hero Award went to:</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Optiphi Range. They are a hi-tech cosmoceutical range to treat and delay the signs of ageing as well as sun damage -- see why I love local? they speak Maquenese! forget Pretoxing, Optiphi!! (<span style="font-style: italic;">ahem, Optiphi! should you ever need a copywriter... or someone to look cute at your offices while raiding your storage... my email addy is on footer of this page</span>)<br /><br /><br />Socially, Marie Claire knows how to invite them! These were some of the DeGorgeous guests at the Radisson Blu (Sandton Eye) Hotel Lobby, where the event took place:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w8yVdopboqo/TXu8_Nc6vPI/AAAAAAAABjM/walenoZLvjI/s1600/Terry%2BThula.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w8yVdopboqo/TXu8_Nc6vPI/AAAAAAAABjM/walenoZLvjI/s320/Terry%2BThula.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583263957184593138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Terry Pheto (please note the latest Thula frock on her) and Thula Sindi (who gave me a snippet about his new project - watch this space! April is the month, he said).</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UJxOD1-rpSI/TXu8_ksCZRI/AAAAAAAABjc/4oaJ0I8RVqk/s1600/Uyanda.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UJxOD1-rpSI/TXu8_ksCZRI/AAAAAAAABjc/4oaJ0I8RVqk/s320/Uyanda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583263963422024978" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Uyanda, Head Visual Merchandiser at Edgars Melrose Arch (one of their flagship stores), in a DeGorge Thula Sindi Jacket from his latest fall collection.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vy0NjUcRiy0/TXu8_UK5MwI/AAAAAAAABjU/dDlbk9yOfdw/s1600/Thula%2526Abigail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vy0NjUcRiy0/TXu8_UK5MwI/AAAAAAAABjU/dDlbk9yOfdw/s320/Thula%2526Abigail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583263958988043010" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Designers: Thula Sindi with Abigail Betz</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LutPHxLBtP8/TXu4Af0FIFI/AAAAAAAABi0/3oGY59CETNs/s1600/Savannah%2Band%2BSonia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LutPHxLBtP8/TXu4Af0FIFI/AAAAAAAABi0/3oGY59CETNs/s320/Savannah%2Band%2BSonia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583258481735311442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Savannah Walley (who manages Sandton City's social media platforms) having a chat with Sonia Booth (who is busy on a very exciting project, more on that later)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-olnqzLjc1QE/TXu4BbGHPXI/AAAAAAAABjE/VRVBiEhV4M8/s1600/Tatum.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-olnqzLjc1QE/TXu4BbGHPXI/AAAAAAAABjE/VRVBiEhV4M8/s320/Tatum.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583258497648639346" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Tatum Keshwar - don't you just love her new bangs?</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l2hfVQd0AyU/TXu4A-9oMPI/AAAAAAAABi8/RooKjXPNndg/s1600/Sharon%2526Felipe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l2hfVQd0AyU/TXu4A-9oMPI/AAAAAAAABi8/RooKjXPNndg/s320/Sharon%2526Felipe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583258490096857330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Sharon Becker (Fashion Director of Marie Claire, yup, this is our Nina Garcia and she is too fab for words), with Felipe Mazibuko who had a LMAO moment with Tamara Dey (who you obviously can't see in this pic).</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5zX-9ypUszY/TXu4AHUt4fI/AAAAAAAABis/kqk4IWfo6YE/s1600/Milli%252CChris%252CJenny%252CDion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5zX-9ypUszY/TXu4AHUt4fI/AAAAAAAABis/kqk4IWfo6YE/s320/Milli%252CChris%252CJenny%252CDion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583258475161313778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Miss Milli B (fashion blogger/entrepreneur) with Chris, Jenny Andrews (with a new fabu-bubu new hair cut) and Dion Chang</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5J3XiMBmT4A/TXu3_uM67fI/AAAAAAAABik/QRkMvLWwYak/s1600/Kuli%2526Lucilla.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5J3XiMBmT4A/TXu3_uM67fI/AAAAAAAABik/QRkMvLWwYak/s320/Kuli%2526Lucilla.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583258468417727986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Kuli Roberts and Lucilla Booysen - long time gal-pals apparently. (then again, Kuli used to run the South African version of Fashion Police - not the current set-up but one similar to the version Robert Verdi used to host before Guga'Thandayo, Joan Rivers, took over - which explains the thread between them - not that a thread is necessary).</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TcCVQppFiaI/TXuubpG1MjI/AAAAAAAABic/sdFg2jR8CLc/s1600/JenSu.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TcCVQppFiaI/TXuubpG1MjI/AAAAAAAABic/sdFg2jR8CLc/s320/JenSu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583247952970068530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Jen Su in a David Tlale sequin number</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S6gK_ssfRRo/TXuubeTTP3I/AAAAAAAABiU/Q5r8-A9i2eY/s1600/Jane%2BRaphaely.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S6gK_ssfRRo/TXuubeTTP3I/AAAAAAAABiU/Q5r8-A9i2eY/s320/Jane%2BRaphaely.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583247950069579634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Jane Raphaely (CEO of Associated Magazines which she runs with her daughters), being interviewed by Kuli Roberts (I should've eavesdropped on this one, her questions are always gobsmacking)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QTOhZaOPSz0/TXuua2B0VvI/AAAAAAAABiM/f7AOs7i3QIQ/s1600/Best%2BDressed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QTOhZaOPSz0/TXuua2B0VvI/AAAAAAAABiM/f7AOs7i3QIQ/s320/Best%2BDressed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583247939258832626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Forgive me for I do not know his name (yes, that meant to sound like a cubicle conversation with the pretre), but we somehow land up at the same events (must make a point of saying hello!). This man, in my opnion, is one of thee best dressed men in South Africa. His clothes show such love and detail for fashion - just the slippers he wore alone made my day!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ujx3siMzr1I/TXuuagCcWqI/AAAAAAAABiE/A4dggcXapLo/s1600/Aspasia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ujx3siMzr1I/TXuuagCcWqI/AAAAAAAABiE/A4dggcXapLo/s320/Aspasia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583247933355874978" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Aspasia Karras - editor of Marie Claire South Africa.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CugUuuZD5ZU/TXuuaXO_FTI/AAAAAAAABh8/HE_W-NbxdvA/s1600/1stLady.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CugUuuZD5ZU/TXuuaXO_FTI/AAAAAAAABh8/HE_W-NbxdvA/s320/1stLady.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583247930992563506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">T</span><span style="font-size:85%;">amara Dey enteratined us and closed with Brenda Fassie song, Promises - which she sings with so much soul! make a point of requesting that one if you book her for an event.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">awesome Goodie Bag, Thank you Marie Claire (via their super-sweet Publicist, Jaco-Louis Groenewald) AND Edgars!<br />PS> thank you Aspasia, lol - I know you know why I laughed at that.</span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-30181280724303309852011-03-02T11:15:00.000-08:002011-03-02T12:17:38.623-08:00Customizing the Perfect Little Black Dress<span style="font-size:85%;">This is technology at it's very best if you ask me:<br /><br />The idea behind it all is that one can design the perfect LBD online, get it manufactured and shipped to your doorstep - this is the the brainchild of L.A.-based designer, Mary Huang. This would be the perfect LBD because it is customized to perfection using your body-type and preferences. So think Gaga, think Avant Garde, think ready to wear, think red carpet... now you can make it happen!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The technology behind is:<br />There is a web-service application, by Continuum, which one can use online to design their ideal "it" dress and view it in 3-D. Upon your approval, this dress can get made for you and delivered.<br />The nitty-gritty in the technology is that the application is based on Deluanay triangulation, which is jargon for a dress designed, cut and assembled out of triangles. The drawing assistant tools on the site make it easy to "design" a garment at the blink of an eye - so one does not need the technical skills to draw... just your imagination is enough.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8SxjR91uQMQ/TW6jlrUfYwI/AAAAAAAABhs/SK2wJmuJ0s4/s1600/Mary1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8SxjR91uQMQ/TW6jlrUfYwI/AAAAAAAABhs/SK2wJmuJ0s4/s320/Mary1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579576856037778178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MaQUclQU_e4/TW6jl6NXHAI/AAAAAAAABh0/iiXkvqvxlQQ/s1600/Mary2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MaQUclQU_e4/TW6jl6NXHAI/AAAAAAAABh0/iiXkvqvxlQQ/s320/Mary2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579576860034407426" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Here's how it all works:</span><br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17253049" frameborder="0" height="225" width="400"></iframe><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/17253049">Continuum Ddress UI</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user918494">Mary Huang</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span></p><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Currently, as technology does not "drape" and conform to reality as well as working with real-life fabric does, the overall aesthetics (ignoring design) will be very similar: cone-shaped LBDs with protrusions all around it or simple LBD made out of triangle cut-outs - but this simple start is ready to flood how Technology meets fashion.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">you can also go give designing a bash <a href="http://www.continuumfashion.com/Ddress/">here</a> - enjoy playing around, I did!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Images and clip found <a href="http://www.rhymeandreasoncreative.com/portfolio/index.php?project=continuum">here</a></span><br /></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-43503513917752318812011-02-26T16:13:00.000-08:002011-02-26T17:50:13.152-08:00David Tlale Fall 2011<span style="font-size:85%;">sub-heading: To whom much is given, much is expected.<br /><br />After a flood of earned and self-generated media campaign of David showing his fall collection at the bridge, I got nervous - but he's David, he always delivers...<br /><br />When I arrived at the pre-drinks session to be met by half of Johannesburg outside David's studio, I got nervous - but he's David, he always delivers...<br /><br />When hordes of people were turned away from entering from the closest entrance to David's Studio, where the pre-social happened, twitter started firing up with annoyance, I got nervous - but he's David, he always delivers...<br /><br />When I found myself on the bridge frantically looking for a seat - and being told that the demarcated media area was in shambles (due to unforeseen circumstances), but the ever-willing publicists found me a perfect spot - but when I saw the multitudes where still shuffling around to find even a curb to sit their behinds down, 5 minutes prior to the scheduled late show, I got nervous - but he's David, he always delivered...<br /><br />2 hours post the scheduled time, I switched to twitter to find thee most accomplished of people in the fashion circles annoyed, I got nervous - but he's David, he always delivers.<br /><br />Did he deliver?</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rKrT_tj6Rp8/TWmezJahEaI/AAAAAAAABhk/7pstjHi3STk/s1600/david4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rKrT_tj6Rp8/TWmezJahEaI/AAAAAAAABhk/7pstjHi3STk/s320/david4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578164215012725154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3kWldFbjw6Q/TWmey9IMrxI/AAAAAAAABhU/frBWHSCvu84/s1600/David2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3kWldFbjw6Q/TWmey9IMrxI/AAAAAAAABhU/frBWHSCvu84/s320/David2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578164211714666258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1HeUNhx2JFY/TWmeyoPxrLI/AAAAAAAABhM/aAXSHy4hC8c/s1600/David%2B1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1HeUNhx2JFY/TWmeyoPxrLI/AAAAAAAABhM/aAXSHy4hC8c/s320/David%2B1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578164206109306034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ziRIw1Sr2bI/TWmeyxdQY4I/AAAAAAAABhc/C0ARjzjLx3Q/s1600/David3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ziRIw1Sr2bI/TWmeyxdQY4I/AAAAAAAABhc/C0ARjzjLx3Q/s320/David3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578164208581763970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The sombre music opened the floor while ramps marched down the ramp in dark floor-length capes and headed to the middle of the Bridge to a raised platform which played backstage for the duration of the show - clever trick there.<br /><br />The colour palette David had for his fall collection is typical of winter: blacks, greys and whites while the solid, deep red splashed across all the garments gave the fall collection a femme fatale, luxurious finish which was an incredible thread throughout the collection.<br /><br />Other than volume in uninspiring locations (cuff, upper arm and hips), the basic silhouette was reminiscent of all David's shows (including his NYFW 2009 ollection) in the past - a trait they also adopted in their Africa Fashion Week's "<a href="http://maquedegorgeous.blogspot.com/2010/07/africa-fashion-week-day-1.html">Butterfly collection</a>" - which left the choice in fabric and intricate detailing to deliver fresh ideas to tried-and-tested fantastic templates.<br /><br />The cottons, silks and satin (with retro-inspired) patterns DID DELIVER. His referencing of his old collection and retro-inspired prints merged together to capture the old-world, new-charm aesthetic which is where South African street-style sits at the moment.<br /><br />It was one of the few shows which David did not overstyle which simplifies it for the consumer. It was less intimidating which then found more people relating to some of the pieces in the collection (which could translate to breaking the ice between potential-consumers and the brand)<br /><br />An overall good collection, bar by the many fillers which, in my opinion, are fantastic collection spin-offs but should not have been in the collection itself but with an ambitious 92-piece collection to pull-off, thoughts of this were not entertained, which is a real pity. eg, though all very different, the 10-odd wet-look voluminous dresses and white shirts (each with it's own uniqueness in terms of design) seeing all 10 (though, again in my opinion) were not the core collection.<br /><br />With all this said, I just really need to ask (and I am guilty of blushing and gushing in excitement when the presentation of the collection requires "out of the box"-thinking): was the SHOW bigger than the COLLECTION? or the perfect marriage? I would really like to see a more subdued show and more drama in the collection...<br /><br />TO answer: David delivered, but forgot to edit, he misaligned his collection with the drama that his media-mentions generated but the collection was thorough, complete, beautiful and solid - which, when all is said and done, is what its all about, THE CLOTHES!<br /><br />Pics by <a href="http://www,afiphotos.com">Simon Deiner</a><br /></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-85902381316170395542011-02-24T18:12:00.000-08:002011-02-24T18:43:30.908-08:00Heni<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Vlqo8-9mQc/TWcVIH4Yn7I/AAAAAAAABhE/Y2Rzyrxfd5M/s1600/Heni4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Vlqo8-9mQc/TWcVIH4Yn7I/AAAAAAAABhE/Y2Rzyrxfd5M/s320/Heni4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577449892820328370" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6bHeiMKuEh0/TWcVIAzDihI/AAAAAAAABg8/hcy61mk7Iow/s1600/Heni3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6bHeiMKuEh0/TWcVIAzDihI/AAAAAAAABg8/hcy61mk7Iow/s320/Heni3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577449890918926866" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5nRkiKCTjRs/TWcVHRNYOiI/AAAAAAAABg0/hAjokEOmKSM/s1600/heni2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5nRkiKCTjRs/TWcVHRNYOiI/AAAAAAAABg0/hAjokEOmKSM/s320/heni2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577449878144432674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7xlMJazzUqI/TWcVHImlg4I/AAAAAAAABgs/Ub-XKsk55ro/s1600/Heni1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7xlMJazzUqI/TWcVHImlg4I/AAAAAAAABgs/Ub-XKsk55ro/s320/Heni1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577449875834241922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The entire collection was made up of 4 basic colours: Red, gray, Black and white - who can say no to that for winter... the 2 (or rather 4) are synonymous!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The tale told by the collection was about the agony of growing up, the transition from girl to woman and the bondage that that stage of life can have on any woman. With that said, the collection could've turned very "matrony" but instead turned into a sexy, strong collection.<br /><br />I did find some of the fittings awkward (looked like the slits were about to split) due to the tailoring - whether by design or execution, it was a a bit strange... I thought i might even see someone's "good china crockery" on the catwalk. Other than questionable tailoring, the collection could appeal to aby age group as it had elements which showed pure maturity (and very boardroom-ready) while some lace-finished garments had a grunge feel which could easily appeal to a dark-humoured 16 year old. BUT all very feminine - yes it was quite a spectacle to move from one look to the other which reiterated the narration.<br /><br />But the colour palette was strong, the red tape was used effectively (something I might even consider doing myself) and the clothes were nicely snug (the return of the body con?) and flattered the body.<br /><br />Loved the sheer material and the pussybow-fastened Capes. Loved the padding on some dresses as it gave a fuller figured female silhouette and that too showed hints of the winter 50s trend! Loved the overall styling including the strange, bloodthirsty-person-looking make-up.<br /><br />The tomboyish appeal also tapped into my love of androgyny which I revel in upon seeing it.<br /><br />PS ain that David in the black hosiery? yes, the make-up artist?<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://www.afiphotos.com/">Simon Deiner</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-13993191082003243062011-02-24T17:54:00.000-08:002011-02-24T18:12:04.401-08:00Tart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqLsNFtT9OY/TWcPS1bzyqI/AAAAAAAABgk/DMiHkQNlscM/s1600/Tart5"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqLsNFtT9OY/TWcPS1bzyqI/AAAAAAAABgk/DMiHkQNlscM/s320/Tart5" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577443479777430178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oeW6kPchez8/TWcM3ZqgEtI/AAAAAAAABgU/DT-38MbcZ6U/s1600/Tart3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oeW6kPchez8/TWcM3ZqgEtI/AAAAAAAABgU/DT-38MbcZ6U/s320/Tart3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577440809443136210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NS3Q4eLoQe0/TWcM2iYq0gI/AAAAAAAABgM/Mu3-wMO6dtI/s1600/Tart2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NS3Q4eLoQe0/TWcM2iYq0gI/AAAAAAAABgM/Mu3-wMO6dtI/s320/Tart2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577440794604392962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Inp8wHgc5k8/TWcM2qqsuOI/AAAAAAAABgE/-W4FkhB6YZA/s1600/Tart1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Inp8wHgc5k8/TWcM2qqsuOI/AAAAAAAABgE/-W4FkhB6YZA/s320/Tart1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577440796827498722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">While playing with the idea of contrasting women behaviour - hard and soft -, Cari (the Tart designer) nailed one piece I would've loved to see more of: the DeGorge leather collars.<br /><br />These collars offer wardrobe versaility, shifting a basic tank from gym-look to urban chic, which is an excellent look at the need for designer's vision to be easily incorporated into the consumer's lifestyle.<br /><br />I loved that the collar could also be accessorized to give it longevity (as one look can get a little tired) while maintaining a good chic, street cred.<br /><br />Congratulations on your 10 years! An awesome achievement and I loved the groupie prints...<br /><br />The collection, overall, was flooded with standard staples but the collar was a winner for me!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://www.afiphotos.com/">Simon Deiner</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-51219254024788672872011-02-24T17:44:00.000-08:002011-02-24T17:54:04.587-08:00Abigail Keats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OSOeJwMbxhw/TWcK294apvI/AAAAAAAABf8/lVv-04CbGmM/s1600/Keats4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OSOeJwMbxhw/TWcK294apvI/AAAAAAAABf8/lVv-04CbGmM/s320/Keats4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577438602962052850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1IDr7OEw-5U/TWcK2yMp46I/AAAAAAAABf0/mEl4jFLttsI/s1600/keats3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1IDr7OEw-5U/TWcK2yMp46I/AAAAAAAABf0/mEl4jFLttsI/s320/keats3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577438599825712034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iJRgR9I8iWo/TWcK2sizfcI/AAAAAAAABfs/xRCa0hbpaPs/s1600/abigail%2BKeats2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iJRgR9I8iWo/TWcK2sizfcI/AAAAAAAABfs/xRCa0hbpaPs/s320/abigail%2BKeats2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577438598308003266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4xraE4Iodu8/TWcK2ekM8cI/AAAAAAAABfk/VQWJyERnOLU/s1600/Abigail%2BKeats1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4xraE4Iodu8/TWcK2ekM8cI/AAAAAAAABfk/VQWJyERnOLU/s320/Abigail%2BKeats1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577438594555769282" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Wearable, functional, beautiful, lady-like, staples - that's all you need to know.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />But please, I insist, have a look at the skinny extra-long belt... noticed the coil? Detail! </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Now practice, </span><span style="font-size:85%;">I am (can't seem to crack it but i will persevere) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://www.afiphotos.com">Simon Deiner</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-88291239656675118552011-02-21T14:05:00.001-08:002011-02-21T14:44:20.512-08:00Thula Sindi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GU1eTau9CBg/TWLjMPb6J9I/AAAAAAAABfc/Uac7Euo1l-I/s1600/thula4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GU1eTau9CBg/TWLjMPb6J9I/AAAAAAAABfc/Uac7Euo1l-I/s320/thula4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576269088079620050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IwAc_qeLdQk/TWLjLIVWl3I/AAAAAAAABfU/QJQfQvn5Lcc/s1600/thula3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IwAc_qeLdQk/TWLjLIVWl3I/AAAAAAAABfU/QJQfQvn5Lcc/s320/thula3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576269068993206130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hf6OTxfQihw/TWLjKoK5i5I/AAAAAAAABfM/53tLQj0jJWg/s1600/thula2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hf6OTxfQihw/TWLjKoK5i5I/AAAAAAAABfM/53tLQj0jJWg/s320/thula2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576269060359424914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-itPtEB4rbDU/TWLjKY6ZQ9I/AAAAAAAABfE/JzK6g5msvBo/s1600/Thula1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-itPtEB4rbDU/TWLjKY6ZQ9I/AAAAAAAABfE/JzK6g5msvBo/s320/Thula1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576269056263668690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To truly appreciate this collection, one has to follow the story and how it built up to this climax (which I have): this was "Woman of Consequences: part 3, the finale."<br /><br />Thula's last three collections, including this one, are threaded by his desire to see women well dressed, suggestively sexy, confident and playful - "Woman of Consequences" knows how to handle all that comes her way and it was with this tale and how it build up towards this design crescendo that interested me.<br /><br />In this collection, which is a natural follow-up of his previous collection, the "woman of consequences" dares to be a little more sexy and vicious, all well controlled, which is depicted by the vivid colour use.<br /><br />The pieces that stuck out most for me where the voluminous skirts which are 10 metres when fully spread out - no tulle used here - which give the covetable '50s silhouette while remaining faithful to Thula's impeccable choice in fabric.<br /><br />The rich colour choices saw me yearning for winter too.<br /><br />Thula's overall aesthetic has changed, with notable changes in the silhouettes which have changed from shift dresses to volume, separates (which are much more versatile in a wardrobe) and peaked shoulders<br /><br />With that said, I was not particularly fond of the styling, for instance, I found some of the belt-cinched jackets a little awkward and could've done without the belt while the bling-tricks (which followed-up from Woman of consequences part one, ie fall 2010) brooches where well received for the story, but did not exactly tie in well with this particular collection - <span style="font-style: italic;">or is that a matter of preference?</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Overall... this "woman of consequence" is drastic, dramatic while remaining conservative - and I truly enjoy seeing her story unravel... like peeling an onion, there is more to unpack with her.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW">Simon Deiner</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-44971186315972381352011-02-21T13:41:00.000-08:002011-02-24T17:43:24.148-08:00Stiaan Louw<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rxW-QTcDtC0/TWLeNYqkq-I/AAAAAAAABe8/5WWa69-3HHA/s1600/stiaan4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rxW-QTcDtC0/TWLeNYqkq-I/AAAAAAAABe8/5WWa69-3HHA/s320/stiaan4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576263610178776034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cszi-f5mlj0/TWLeM3r059I/AAAAAAAABe0/6HUEJg9-Y8g/s1600/stiaan3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cszi-f5mlj0/TWLeM3r059I/AAAAAAAABe0/6HUEJg9-Y8g/s320/stiaan3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576263601325664210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AJnHJ7H3e40/TWLeMnocZrI/AAAAAAAABes/i8qi--91msQ/s1600/Stiaan2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AJnHJ7H3e40/TWLeMnocZrI/AAAAAAAABes/i8qi--91msQ/s320/Stiaan2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576263597016508082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E5Medla1mIE/TWLeMY4deEI/AAAAAAAABek/xxFf6X8ZbUM/s1600/Stiaan1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E5Medla1mIE/TWLeMY4deEI/AAAAAAAABek/xxFf6X8ZbUM/s320/Stiaan1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576263593057155138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I would wear EVERY-single piece that was on display - as it is, or Maque-styled. This collection, described by some as a very Romantic African Story with very strong Nomadic references, was conceptually strong and brilliantly executed.<br /><br />Stiaan has really mastered the art of layering the most intricate, clashing materials (hard and soft, delicate and robust) to give life to clothes that are, in general, a very gray-area for a western-influenced man.<br /><br />I also loved the odd pants: harems in hard material, Jodphur-effects on some of the pants, the delicate materials used in the kaftans and the waterfall-feature in the oversized cardigans </span><span style="font-size:85%;">(which, in the above pictures - pic 2 at the top - , is thrown over the shoulder to give a scarf effect) </span><span style="font-size:85%;">- a trend which picked up with female collections a few years ago, but the masculine touch on it gives it a testosterone drive - and you know anything androgynous speaks Maquenese!<br /><br />I loved it!! <span style="font-style: italic;">tres</span> DeGorge.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Images by<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <a href="http://www.afiphotos.com">Simon Deiner</a></span><a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW"><br /></a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-16337862797129177182011-02-21T13:22:00.000-08:002011-03-02T23:42:20.907-08:00Bongiwe Walaza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFK1YY75XnI/TWLaCcAMtFI/AAAAAAAABec/Xzef_FtREnE/s1600/Bongi4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFK1YY75XnI/TWLaCcAMtFI/AAAAAAAABec/Xzef_FtREnE/s320/Bongi4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576259024049714258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XH6JxCgktOA/TWLaCGQrv5I/AAAAAAAABeU/f0bPmFx9kXQ/s1600/Bongi3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XH6JxCgktOA/TWLaCGQrv5I/AAAAAAAABeU/f0bPmFx9kXQ/s320/Bongi3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576259018213277586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jVSAgD-2cVM/TWLaB_w7wVI/AAAAAAAABeM/e1Pc5UPoRg0/s1600/Bongi2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jVSAgD-2cVM/TWLaB_w7wVI/AAAAAAAABeM/e1Pc5UPoRg0/s320/Bongi2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576259016469496146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p6zUceQ0r2Y/TWLaBnC9VyI/AAAAAAAABeE/jjINDUltxPs/s1600/Bongi1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p6zUceQ0r2Y/TWLaBnC9VyI/AAAAAAAABeE/jjINDUltxPs/s320/Bongi1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576259009834211106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">One could argue that this collection had more Edwardian references - there was too much attention given to the collar - than Victorian - which is more about covering it ALL up -, but either way - her inspiration of the Victorian era with a Xhosa narrative was well received by the crowd, including the First Lady of South Africa, one of them, who was comfortably seated in the front row (whom I saw smiling)...<br /><br />The piping on the edges of the voluminous gowns told her Xhosa roots, while the silhouette told a dramatic tale of the European Old World. Her use of Seshweshwe was very clever too: the overpowering silhouettes required a hard and distinctly African material to show the contrast in her designs and that's exactly how most of her clothes were executed - definitely well thought-through!<br /><br />I see a lot of Bongiwe Walaza-clothed African weddings, or perhaps parties hosted by the State? Yes, it's beautiful enough to be edgy for the youngins and lovable by the parents.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW">Simon Deiner</a></span></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-91847977743938757182011-02-21T12:56:00.000-08:002011-02-21T13:21:50.910-08:00Avant<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2vt8XMQzqNs/TWLT070hdcI/AAAAAAAABd8/6DWDxyjMlkw/s1600/Avant.a4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2vt8XMQzqNs/TWLT070hdcI/AAAAAAAABd8/6DWDxyjMlkw/s320/Avant.a4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576252195002742210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4rqgwK_Fwt0/TWLT0jVgLII/AAAAAAAABd0/2PW8ILWWvV4/s1600/Avant.a3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4rqgwK_Fwt0/TWLT0jVgLII/AAAAAAAABd0/2PW8ILWWvV4/s320/Avant.a3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576252188430183554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L6EyrGQLQUo/TWLT0NYybfI/AAAAAAAABds/077YFKlI7jk/s1600/Avant.a2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L6EyrGQLQUo/TWLT0NYybfI/AAAAAAAABds/077YFKlI7jk/s320/Avant.a2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576252182538382834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-49XtWwIrxJU/TWLTz9oRItI/AAAAAAAABdk/B4rsbs6BlIw/s1600/Avant.a1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-49XtWwIrxJU/TWLTz9oRItI/AAAAAAAABdk/B4rsbs6BlIw/s320/Avant.a1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576252178308342482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">If you love TopShop in London, this collection will speak your language, fluently!!<br /><br />Inspired by London street style, these ready to wear art pieces are completely DeGorge. I love the multiple zip coats and the cross-pendants! They all had a sombre, dark and mystical feel but with a fierce energy about them (did someone say Eclipse Movies?)... I was completely sold on this collection.<br /><br />The styling of the collection also worked soo well too.<br /><br />Another appealing factor was the tasteful use of tasseling, in clever nooks on the garments, to give movement to the outfits - a very sexy element to the grunge.<br /><br />The tailoring and finishes were impeccable and I, not joking here, am eyeing a number to free my partner when wardrobe fails zip detail jacket.<br /><br />The sheer material skirts with patch detailing to cover the ladybits was also a lovely sight - I just hope they have a shirt version because I am not holding back, watch this space!<br /><br />On the otherside of my excitement was that this collection is very reminiscent of Suzaan Heyns' collection for <a href="http://maquedegorgeous.blogspot.com/2010/01/audi-joburg-fashion-week.html">Audi Joburg Fashion week 2010 collection</a>, no? okay... the streets of London it is.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Images by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW">Simon Deiner</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-75469255707107015072011-02-21T12:43:00.001-08:002011-02-21T12:54:13.404-08:00Karabo Finger<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nSqMkWewmn0/TWLQOHDJ_HI/AAAAAAAABdc/aZSpG2ZSFFQ/s1600/Karabo4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nSqMkWewmn0/TWLQOHDJ_HI/AAAAAAAABdc/aZSpG2ZSFFQ/s320/Karabo4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576248229467126898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XksiDN2r_4g/TWLQN_CEUXI/AAAAAAAABdU/HLMeiQejQKU/s1600/karabo3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XksiDN2r_4g/TWLQN_CEUXI/AAAAAAAABdU/HLMeiQejQKU/s320/karabo3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576248227315077490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aussC0vBtmM/TWLQNXDf7fI/AAAAAAAABdM/cm2queJlOIY/s1600/Karabo2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aussC0vBtmM/TWLQNXDf7fI/AAAAAAAABdM/cm2queJlOIY/s320/Karabo2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576248216583663090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BxYDVeRm_-o/TWLQNNBphdI/AAAAAAAABdE/bVEF8Rx05xw/s1600/Karabo1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BxYDVeRm_-o/TWLQNNBphdI/AAAAAAAABdE/bVEF8Rx05xw/s320/Karabo1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576248213891548626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">She nailed the Parisian details, the "backward" scarf, the sleek and elegant pussybows, the masculine touches for an androgynous take - but still so feminine.<br /><br />As far as concept goes, there was much creativity displayed. But I like the idea of making separates, each with a good finish, which translates to the pieces in the collection fitting well in any girls wardrobe.<br /><br />I was more fond of styling more than anything - my senses were not awoken, unfortuantely, by the garments - but a very good pret-a-porter collection for all corporate girls</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">images by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW%2F31KAR">Simon Deiner</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-21836269186003392802011-02-20T14:10:00.000-08:002011-02-20T14:53:26.256-08:00Abigail Betz<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2E_-MZ_4oz0/TWGVwGgHdxI/AAAAAAAABc8/DdOC1vUq0cI/s1600/ab4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2E_-MZ_4oz0/TWGVwGgHdxI/AAAAAAAABc8/DdOC1vUq0cI/s320/ab4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575902467272963858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PRbWQeHNlRM/TWGVvzgl_gI/AAAAAAAABc0/cl2xZM7TSzk/s1600/ab3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PRbWQeHNlRM/TWGVvzgl_gI/AAAAAAAABc0/cl2xZM7TSzk/s320/ab3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575902462174690818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJEIbY19HFs/TWGVvzutgDI/AAAAAAAABcs/rec8jAuMCg8/s1600/Ab2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJEIbY19HFs/TWGVvzutgDI/AAAAAAAABcs/rec8jAuMCg8/s320/Ab2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575902462233903154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z6GsfoCuJE/TWGVvnd2JnI/AAAAAAAABck/ymzAzd15r_A/s1600/Ab1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z6GsfoCuJE/TWGVvnd2JnI/AAAAAAAABck/ymzAzd15r_A/s320/Ab1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575902458941941362" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Known for her Bridal wear, I was happy to see a drastic change in Abigail Betz's collection, for starters, it included the colour black and greys which I am lead to believe she has never used before.<br /><br />Her 1950s-inspired collection is elegant and very high-tea-in-the-garden with a few lady friends (</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >you absolutely have to read that in your poshest English accent</span><span style="font-size:85%;">).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This change couldn't have have come at a better time... think about it - now that you've been married in an Abigail Betz, she now leads you into the new role of a leading lady in someone's life... a really sophisticated lady, for a gentleman... <span style="font-style: italic;">ahh! so glad to see the romantic in me still exists, lol<br /><br /></span>This collection, as the 1920s and 50s called for, is defined by voluminous dresses (and sleek shift dresses) but with a corporate feel which removes all images of just a high tea with lady friends and introduces a lifestyle of elegance...<br /><br />The use of tulle in this collection was also very intelligently done - adding volume to the hips (which naturally makes the waist look smaller, there's your answer to trim down diets) and another trick I noted was also piling tulle in the front of the dress to highlight the beautifully constructed layered pleats in some of the dresses - this flattered most of the dresses and gave an overall amazing aesthetic.<br /><br />Beautifully executed and as one of my interview subjects said, "it paid good homage to the era", but did nothing for those yearning for fresh concepts - read more on fashion week reviews on <a href="http://www.stylehousefiles.com/category/fashion/fashion-shows/">www.stylehousefiles.com </a></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(short interviews). </span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm looking forward to more!</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW">Simon Deiner</a></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-74950498301033349852011-02-20T13:27:00.000-08:002011-02-20T14:06:18.685-08:00Spero Villioti<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_HWLuAwiixw/TWGNxtYloII/AAAAAAAABcc/zOHsS28lOvU/s1600/spero5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_HWLuAwiixw/TWGNxtYloII/AAAAAAAABcc/zOHsS28lOvU/s320/spero5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575893698797215874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">For the first few minutes, I was too busy clearing my eyes, clothes, notebook and bag of the silver and gold confetti which Spero Villioti used to depict Joburg skyline during the rain (silver) and sunset (gold). I was unfortunate enough to be seated directly below the confetti feeder so my bag looks like a disco inside - nevermind my hair (the pic above is a mobile phone pic taken as i was showered with gold and silver sprinkles)<br /><br />What did manage to see was a fabulous New Year's eve party at a Johannesburg downtown upmarket loft . The cocktail dresses were tastefully made to show off the contours of a woman's body while the material gives life to the dated design details.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ae_67lwbHd8/TWGMVVRH1eI/AAAAAAAABcE/hDZ2K-2LxxQ/s1600/spero2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ae_67lwbHd8/TWGMVVRH1eI/AAAAAAAABcE/hDZ2K-2LxxQ/s320/spero2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575892111775487458" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1i_JQmJxh20/TWGMVHoldoI/AAAAAAAABb8/aeObYUaMPeg/s1600/spero1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1i_JQmJxh20/TWGMVHoldoI/AAAAAAAABb8/aeObYUaMPeg/s320/spero1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575892108115801730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">From the Joburg loft, Spero took us on a short journey to latin-america with wonderful displays of colour and even hints of the Mardis Gras with the beaded dress.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2-_S9bvnOHg/TWGMVVgPENI/AAAAAAAABcM/XXfaCx0PNoQ/s1600/spero3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2-_S9bvnOHg/TWGMVVgPENI/AAAAAAAABcM/XXfaCx0PNoQ/s320/spero3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575892111838875858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0fppMpyHiyY/TWGMV6pn9EI/AAAAAAAABcU/sL7kj1-2WII/s1600/spero4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0fppMpyHiyY/TWGMV6pn9EI/AAAAAAAABcU/sL7kj1-2WII/s320/spero4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575892121810367554" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Overall though, the atmosphere of a party was created in the clothes but I couldn't scratch the itch that I've seen some of the work from other designers... like an amalgamation of so many other designs and as soon as I remember from where, I will let it be known! BUT a cheerful collection nonetheless!<br /><br />The fits and finishes were impeccable, as one would expect from Spero, and though the collection will be difficult to incorporate into any wardrobe, they will definitely punch glamour into it.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">GREAT! just pulled another confetti out of my 'fro.</span></span><br /><br />pics by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW">Simon Deiner</a>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-31913344057348259072011-02-20T12:38:00.000-08:002011-02-20T13:26:02.773-08:00Lisp<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9mWNgdYgm8/TWGCsr5rIvI/AAAAAAAABb0/QThqZA_ih9s/s1600/lisp4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9mWNgdYgm8/TWGCsr5rIvI/AAAAAAAABb0/QThqZA_ih9s/s320/lisp4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575881517871866610" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJKOG4yLgqQ/TWGCshvP53I/AAAAAAAABbs/LIvMj06Y4LU/s1600/lisp3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJKOG4yLgqQ/TWGCshvP53I/AAAAAAAABbs/LIvMj06Y4LU/s320/lisp3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575881515143784306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nysv8F6-ws8/TWGCsFEgjbI/AAAAAAAABbk/60BBPgksdVo/s1600/lisp2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nysv8F6-ws8/TWGCsFEgjbI/AAAAAAAABbk/60BBPgksdVo/s320/lisp2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575881507448327602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fmTREQ2c01U/TWGCr6_2izI/AAAAAAAABbc/L1AG4PiHFhs/s1600/lisp1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fmTREQ2c01U/TWGCr6_2izI/AAAAAAAABbc/L1AG4PiHFhs/s320/lisp1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575881504744442674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Lisp, in short said: Let's never forget to party... club 54-style: Sex and rock 'n roll.<br /><br />The target audience here is clearly the young folk... young folk with a punk-rock attitude but still seeking feminine touches. The contrast of the soft sheer, chiffon, "fluffy" material against the leather made quite an impact.<br /><br />The clothes were sensual and seductive with a hard inner-being existing in them (depicted by the leather) - which again brings up the attitude that the clothes require - quite ballsy!<br /><br />The finishes and fittings were a bit ill - but that added to the "don't give" attitude. Whether by mistake or by design, these questionable touches seemed to work.<br /><br />I dwelled on the attitude aspect in this collection because there is clearly one way to wear a Lisp and that's with confidence laced with a party, uplifting mood.<br /><br />In terms of designs, silhouettes and concept, this collection was not fresh - but all these elements were well put together to tell a story... a story of a good night out.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW%2F21LIS">Simon Deiner</a></span><br /></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-43626228688785340022011-02-19T05:28:00.000-08:002011-02-19T06:18:50.997-08:00Kluk CGdT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-umUaks3RP5A/TV_HwGuvI0I/AAAAAAAABbU/jhw5nVZ62W8/s1600/kluk4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-umUaks3RP5A/TV_HwGuvI0I/AAAAAAAABbU/jhw5nVZ62W8/s320/kluk4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575394492962251586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RhgA_hyNjKs/TV_HwIhDvlI/AAAAAAAABbM/k448m1YN9AI/s1600/kluk3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RhgA_hyNjKs/TV_HwIhDvlI/AAAAAAAABbM/k448m1YN9AI/s320/kluk3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575394493441752658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FHSp-GfL1HU/TV_HwM4sTbI/AAAAAAAABbE/C0TVm95l1DA/s1600/kluk%2B2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FHSp-GfL1HU/TV_HwM4sTbI/AAAAAAAABbE/C0TVm95l1DA/s320/kluk%2B2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575394494614621618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-plsjrJi_sxE/TV_Hv_we_CI/AAAAAAAABa8/nnQ9Sbv9r-g/s1600/Kluk1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-plsjrJi_sxE/TV_Hv_we_CI/AAAAAAAABa8/nnQ9Sbv9r-g/s320/Kluk1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575394491090533410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">For me, there's only one word to describe this collection: shabby-chic!<br /><br />With influences from Afghanistan, right through Morrocco and stretching to the East, Kluk CGdT's fall collection picked up some of the elements of the commoners in these countries' garbs and cleaned them up to make a richly coloured, multi-cultural representative collection of good taste.<br /><br />With ample bows and waist-line cinching features, this collection is very feminine and BOLD at the same time. I loved the Asian-inspired gown and Asian wrap shirts. The Afghan prints on the plain material are DeGorge... love the SOS they give to the plain fabrics. <br /><br />It, however lacked <span style="font-style: italic;">je ne sais quoi</span>... there was something missing in the collection to have completed it, these elements were well covered:<br />The clothes had presence<br />Narrative<br />Were beautifully styled, finished and tailored<br />Material choice was great and so were the colour palettes<br />BUT there was something I felt was not there...<br /><br />AND it is with that element that's missing (which I cannot identify) that I am left a bit baffled by this collection... don't get me wrong, the clothes are DeGorgeous.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW">Simon Deiner</a></span> </span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-13386842522535441852011-02-19T04:22:00.000-08:002011-02-19T05:28:27.742-08:00Errol Arendz<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8b1VTruMOKk/TV-7fP2vhMI/AAAAAAAABa0/K7IUfmEpfOE/s1600/Errol4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8b1VTruMOKk/TV-7fP2vhMI/AAAAAAAABa0/K7IUfmEpfOE/s320/Errol4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575381009214440642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SV0EDCbpxXU/TV-7eu2vaAI/AAAAAAAABas/kN26qR4gDKU/s1600/Errol3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SV0EDCbpxXU/TV-7eu2vaAI/AAAAAAAABas/kN26qR4gDKU/s320/Errol3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575381000356063234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2SfKifx_HIg/TV-7dc529rI/AAAAAAAABak/VDI9_JYUO5U/s1600/Errol2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2SfKifx_HIg/TV-7dc529rI/AAAAAAAABak/VDI9_JYUO5U/s320/Errol2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575380978357434034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ISLR74nS1g/TV-7dTuztYI/AAAAAAAABac/3-mnu0bB1BY/s1600/Errol1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ISLR74nS1g/TV-7dTuztYI/AAAAAAAABac/3-mnu0bB1BY/s320/Errol1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575380975895164290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">It's safe to say, without a doubt, FUR is back!<br /><br />Errol has always been known for tastefully made clothes which reflects his clientele who insist on quality, wear-ability, opulence, glamour and sophistication. I've always been under the impression that he has always moved with his clientele and has always remained current and relevant to them hence he never really conformed to trends - and I respected his business model for doing that.<br /><br />2011 saw quite a drastic change. Errol kept his aesthetic but realigned his collection for a much younger crowd. This was evident in the length of some of the dresses and skirts. He kept some elements that would still appeal to his much older crowd... Overall, I just want to find out what his regulars think about this collection.<br /><br />I personally did not recognize the Errol Arendz signature. I failed to see the "glamour and elegance" which I have always associated with his brand, I failed to see my imagined "Errol Arendz woman" in most of the garments from this collection...<br /><br />Aesthetically speaking, the clothes are wearable, the pieces are, umm... lovely but where was Errol? I only picked up hints with the finishes and that was all I could see...<br /><br />Without dwelling on the brand itself and looking at the garments individually, I actually saw what many women would see in this collection, a beautiful collection with ample pret-a-porter garments - but worry about Errol's premium prices for clothes that are just beautiful without an Errol signature (bar by some of the fur pieces).<br /><br />Then again, this is only the first step in his rebranding (so it may appear)...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pics by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW">Simon Deiner</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-81958596032625192042011-02-19T03:18:00.000-08:002011-02-19T04:22:16.388-08:00Suzaan Heyns 2011 Fall Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C9gFqQPbSUo/TV-sk42gpII/AAAAAAAABaU/RXrjlN__5fk/s1600/suzaan4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C9gFqQPbSUo/TV-sk42gpII/AAAAAAAABaU/RXrjlN__5fk/s320/suzaan4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575364613444248706" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QbjbpnO7jLY/TV-skf5GCNI/AAAAAAAABaM/Wo_zdBG9uKk/s1600/suzaan3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QbjbpnO7jLY/TV-skf5GCNI/AAAAAAAABaM/Wo_zdBG9uKk/s320/suzaan3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575364606744201426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KlkwzF29Uec/TV-skb4FwyI/AAAAAAAABaE/qqHynbpIsFA/s1600/Suzaan2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KlkwzF29Uec/TV-skb4FwyI/AAAAAAAABaE/qqHynbpIsFA/s320/Suzaan2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575364605666247458" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iof74Uy__AQ/TV-skDIUHPI/AAAAAAAABZ8/qYNwHN_9WQk/s1600/suzaan1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iof74Uy__AQ/TV-skDIUHPI/AAAAAAAABZ8/qYNwHN_9WQk/s320/suzaan1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575364599023410418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Inspired by Human Anatomy, Suzaan Heyns - as usual - did not shy away from Drama!<br />This collection was defined by detail - that indeed depicted the human anatomy - and was such an eye-orgy!<br /><br />Suzaan Heyns kept to her usual aesthetic and mastered the very fine details using layering, stitching and volume to do her inspiration justice. Over and above her inspiration, the overall aesthetics of her collection is very reminiscent of modern Japan streetwear - edgy, "funky", experimental and very open-minded.<br /><br />I loved the flashback of the late 1990s and early 2000s skirt-over-pants, known as sukupan (or skouser for me and my friends who grew up in townships). What was interesting about that was that though this early days fashion was popular amongst women, Suzaan gave it a masculine touch and made it into a lovable male piece, making it a winter winner for me!<br /><br />The plaited scarfs are also well-worth talking about too! Bulky, voluminous and yet neat and sleek. these were used to accentuate the 3-D "dimension-ness" of the body and gave the looks a wonderful complexity - which, again, conforms to her inspiration.<br /><br />Did I mention that the collection used Finsk booties? yes, Finsk! Loved it!!<br /><br />The colour palette was typical of a winter/fall collection: Grey, blacks mixed with creams, whites and touches of taupe - far from groundbreaking, but far from mundane.<br /><br />Yes, I did indeed enjoy this collection. Possibly one of her best.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Pics by <a href="http://afi.sdr.co.za/index.php?album=1101JFW">Simon Deiner</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-59156947181191839512011-02-15T23:33:00.000-08:002011-02-16T06:58:38.404-08:00Fast Track Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UZiTs15qLG8/TVvVQFFp4MI/AAAAAAAABZw/rxhRL4fM7xo/s1600/DSCN0237.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UZiTs15qLG8/TVvVQFFp4MI/AAAAAAAABZw/rxhRL4fM7xo/s320/DSCN0237.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574283436021637314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lFfbs4ys6kk/TVvVPwGEPtI/AAAAAAAABZo/vFwJAxM8NmU/s1600/DSCN0243.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lFfbs4ys6kk/TVvVPwGEPtI/AAAAAAAABZo/vFwJAxM8NmU/s320/DSCN0243.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574283430386220754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I arrived downtown Johannesburg in a rather inconspicuous (bar by the crowd) location to a fantastic open-air venue called Fashion Kapitol (which houses Clive Rundle and Bongiwe Walaza's studios).<br /><br />As this is fashion week, I expected the usual crowd with the usual set-up and usual flow of events... this was a little different. It was a fashion Carnival with Music, dancing, Fashion shows and plenty of drinks and minimal food (it's a fashion event afterall, food is never a priority).<br /><br />I absolutely enjoyed the change! It had such a lovely buzz and excitement to celebrate the young talents and the crowd cheered and roared which broke the tension from the pursed-lipped conservatives who still believe in subscribing to the "Fashion week" norm.<br /><br />I sincerely hope that we will see more of this set-up away from the fashion week calendar - I had a lovely time gazing at the young talents' fashion and dancing in between, loosing and finding my phone... such is the life of Joburg CBD, very eclectic and full of life.<br /><br />Kutloano Molokomme was the first to show and his solid, conceptual, metamorphisis collection stood out from the crowd.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QXSN0zYBc3k/TVuD7U3_WKI/AAAAAAAABZA/LkLqPZdOSPc/s1600/Kutloano1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QXSN0zYBc3k/TVuD7U3_WKI/AAAAAAAABZA/LkLqPZdOSPc/s320/Kutloano1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574194019040188578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kzt97fEiQbM/TVuD7_qMYrI/AAAAAAAABZQ/G-4OHbCBuhg/s1600/kutloano3"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kzt97fEiQbM/TVuD7_qMYrI/AAAAAAAABZQ/G-4OHbCBuhg/s320/kutloano3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574194030525047474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZB_hBXkTmkU/TVuD8Lu7tCI/AAAAAAAABZY/CPUc1PDnIkQ/s1600/kutloano4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZB_hBXkTmkU/TVuD8Lu7tCI/AAAAAAAABZY/CPUc1PDnIkQ/s320/kutloano4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574194033766151202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QhqjA5X-JUU/TVuE8JhLhJI/AAAAAAAABZg/LmC9hMqST-A/s1600/kutloano2"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QhqjA5X-JUU/TVuE8JhLhJI/AAAAAAAABZg/LmC9hMqST-A/s320/kutloano2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574195132683224210" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Metamorphosis: The hooded cape, above left, transforms with a pull of a draw-string into this gown with a design-heavy corset to cinch the waist to give the gown structure</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">above right.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I had a rather interesting conversation with Kutloano regarding his choice of material. Crushed Taffeta is usually overlooked by many designers given that it's a cheap material which lacks versatility. Kutloano on the other hand, used it as it is a very robust material to wok with. His conceptual garments required a structured base (which behaves like tulle - which he's not a fan of) upon which his avant garde pieces can be "assembled".<br />The poor material choice, in this case, shows a great understanding of material choice which he needs to exploit more of as I strongly believe is his forte (refer to <a href="http://maquedegorgeous.blogspot.com/2010/10/elle-new-talent-winner.html">this</a> for another review of his collection)<br />Overall - the details were overshadowed by his material choice but a conceptually strong collection! </span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-46792743967549059682011-02-13T03:02:00.000-08:002011-02-14T01:00:18.349-08:00Mimi Plange<span style="font-size:85%;">AFI's African Fashion Week in 2010 was such a spectacle with established "African" designers from as far as London and New York showcasing their work in Sandton. Though this was a rather controversial move given that not all their clothes were available in South Africa or readily available (a grey area for me, which I will not touch on) - making them showcasing in South Africa a rather questionable move.<br /><br />With, that said, however, I got to meet some of thee most fantastic designers including LaQuaan Smith and Mimi, who was trading under the name Boudhoir d'Huitres at the time (read the review <a href="http://maquedegorgeous.blogspot.com/2010/07/africa-fashion-week-day-4.html">here</a>).<br /><br />At her recent fashion show at New York Fashion Week, Mimi was live-tweeting about some of the front row guest which included the mighty fashion duo, Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley. I suddenly felt nervous... but when she later said Anna is such a sweet lady... I knew this was the start of something.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fbnN8GQqoQA/TVfAGUmNbcI/AAAAAAAABY4/UWr-FtnMw1Y/s1600/mimi2"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fbnN8GQqoQA/TVfAGUmNbcI/AAAAAAAABY4/UWr-FtnMw1Y/s320/mimi2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573134278734998978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ld7Y0yzWNHk/TVfAGdWmALI/AAAAAAAABYw/_Dk9Cnkc9aI/s1600/mimi"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ld7Y0yzWNHk/TVfAGdWmALI/AAAAAAAABYw/_Dk9Cnkc9aI/s320/mimi" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573134281085419698" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I have since received feeds, or rather read them as they weren't sent to me directly, from Vogue's Andre Leon Talley saying "Plange is a name to watch - she's got great promise." We all know what a nod from the mighty ALT can do for one's fashion career... Not only did he give the nod but also worded that Rihanna is hunting for "Mimi Plange-looks like a heat-seeking missile" - remember how Balmain got on steroids when Rihanna was spotted several times wearing their peaked shouldered Balmain Jacket? I reiterate ALT's words, lookout for Mimi Plange!!<br /><br />Well done Mimi!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">images by <a href="http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/andr-leon-talley-meets-designer-mimi-plange/">Vogue</a></span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-58091880714919836302011-02-04T13:23:00.000-08:002011-02-04T17:02:01.474-08:00Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Launch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyDfcv3cpI/AAAAAAAABWY/L9_E3iyN_vk/s1600/CH212VIP"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 357px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyDfcv3cpI/AAAAAAAABWY/L9_E3iyN_vk/s400/CH212VIP" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569971415466603154" border="0" /></a>Two cocktails and the heels came off!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaEQQ0QtI/AAAAAAAABYI/p_S16ygpRXY/s1600/shoes.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaEQQ0QtI/AAAAAAAABYI/p_S16ygpRXY/s320/shoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569996237026116306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Rewind by three hours:<br />So I headed downtown to Randlords, again, for the Carolina Herrera fragrance launch and I was pleasantly surprised to find the party set up on the roof-top deck - a spot previously reserved for rain droplets - to find an interesting mix of people...<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyGwpi2nKI/AAAAAAAABWo/ZZCqZLY-zxI/s1600/Thula%2Band%2Bthe%2Bgirls.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 245px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyGwpi2nKI/AAAAAAAABWo/ZZCqZLY-zxI/s400/Thula%2Band%2Bthe%2Bgirls.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569975009494342818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRCux32wI/AAAAAAAABXQ/iqcYQzjL7L4/s1600/Chris%252BDion.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRCux32wI/AAAAAAAABXQ/iqcYQzjL7L4/s320/Chris%252BDion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569986315253439234" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Top Left: (left to right) Zizo of Selimathunzi, 2 of the girls from Yo-Tv (was not introduced to them so forgive me for not knowing their names) and Thula Sindi<br />Top Right): Dion Chang with his partner, Chris<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaF0oKuaI/AAAAAAAABYo/cE_pPZDMI7U/s1600/Mokgadi.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaF0oKuaI/AAAAAAAABYo/cE_pPZDMI7U/s320/Mokgadi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569996263967603106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaFuSon2I/AAAAAAAABYg/nDDK4xLbgyA/s1600/Mpho%252BSophie.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaFuSon2I/AAAAAAAABYg/nDDK4xLbgyA/s320/Mpho%252BSophie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569996262266675042" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Top Left: Mokgadi Seab - how cute is her highwaist Adidas skirt? (<span style="font-style: italic;">yes, Adidas...</span>)<br />top Right: Mpho Maboi, friend with Soap opera Queen (<span style="font-style: italic;">see what I did there?</span>) Sophie Ndaba </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaFEOu5hI/AAAAAAAABYY/EenwHH5WGlg/s1600/Zanele.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaFEOu5hI/AAAAAAAABYY/EenwHH5WGlg/s320/Zanele.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569996250976019986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaE-ER06I/AAAAAAAABYQ/xQzcloL_p2M/s1600/Thandy%2Band%2Bfriend.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyaE-ER06I/AAAAAAAABYQ/xQzcloL_p2M/s320/Thandy%2Band%2Bfriend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569996249321558946" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Top Left: Marie Claire Beauty Editor, Zanele Khumalo (<span style="font-style: italic;">jumpsuits were a hit this season and I love her eveningwear version, sporty - note the pockets - but still done up enough to wear at night</span>)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Top Right: Thandy Matlaila (<span style="font-style: italic;">Publicist for Inspiration Room</span>) with her friend</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyTiZgsAtI/AAAAAAAABYA/UCCMT50J6pc/s1600/Random3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyTiZgsAtI/AAAAAAAABYA/UCCMT50J6pc/s320/Random3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569989058323284690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyTiFx1cVI/AAAAAAAABX4/xteD7HhNhz4/s1600/Random2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyTiFx1cVI/AAAAAAAABX4/xteD7HhNhz4/s320/Random2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569989053026496850" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Ladies in Grey... Top Left was a Thula Sindi dress (<span style="font-style: italic;">I will not mention where we saw this number, think Metro FM</span>), Right - please note her healthy 'fro - thanks!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyThiR6IhI/AAAAAAAABXw/fjBpXZYZwvg/s1600/Random1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyThiR6IhI/AAAAAAAABXw/fjBpXZYZwvg/s320/Random1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569989043497345554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRDAhiw_I/AAAAAAAABXY/iVO46BQtEuY/s1600/Dumi.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRDAhiw_I/AAAAAAAABXY/iVO46BQtEuY/s320/Dumi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569986320016786418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Top Left: simple but appealing outfit<br />Top Right: Dumi Gwebu (<span style="font-style: italic;">stylist and fashion contributor to several publications</span>) in a Zara shirt - I guess someone's excited they're coming to our shores...</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRCWbYDGI/AAAAAAAABXI/KB3QIi9D0AQ/s1600/Boni%252Bfriend.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRCWbYDGI/AAAAAAAABXI/KB3QIi9D0AQ/s320/Boni%252Bfriend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569986308716629090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRBR26lWI/AAAAAAAABXA/aZHFxr9F6Vs/s1600/Malaika.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRBR26lWI/AAAAAAAABXA/aZHFxr9F6Vs/s320/Malaika.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569986290310092130" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Top Left: Boni Henna with Noni Gasa (<span style="font-style: italic;">photo-hogger in pink can be ignored until further notice - actually no, she was one of the entertainers, the party-starters</span>)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Top Right: Malaika singer, Tshidi</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">who also got the grey-memo</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRBEFNqoI/AAAAAAAABW4/MXTe25Mq3AE/s1600/Khabonina.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyRBEFNqoI/AAAAAAAABW4/MXTe25Mq3AE/s320/Khabonina.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569986286611966594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyGw6jV0SI/AAAAAAAABWw/1jjRfEFhJy0/s1600/Thula%2526Yanda.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 321px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUyGw6jV0SI/AAAAAAAABWw/1jjRfEFhJy0/s400/Thula%2526Yanda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569975014059790626" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Top Left: Dancing precursor of the night, Khabonina (<span style="font-style: italic;">sequins and tassles - not busy? no? looks good on the dancefloor though - I love how tassles move</span>)<br />Top Right: Thula Sindi with Uyanda Mbuli (<span style="font-style: italic;">Dior Belt, Louboutin shoes and Louis Vuitton Bag. and SA-brand loyalty ma'am? you have your own Fashion House, how about supporting your design colleagues? unless the shoes are Phindi K's then forgive me</span>)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Pity we did not get a run-through of the fragrance, you know: the how's and what's, and the brand (I always look forward to these presentations, they make life seem like a field of daisies: "the base notes are floral with a vanilla finish," they'd say, meanwhile all you can whiff is an Old-monied lady with a chinchilla collar, well, sometimes) - but the well-packed goodie bag meant one could more than give themself a whiffing session while googling what they need to know - I won't bore you with that.<br /><br />The bottle reminded me of a naughty gadget I saw at a naughty shop while shopping for a naughty friend's christmas gift - don't ask - but it was also GOLD, something you'd like to find in your satchel until I remembered its purpose... again I won't bore you with that. If anything, get it for the bottle, I'd say, it will serve as a decorative piece long after the content's empty (might even get you a pretty penny in years to come - I'm assuming perfume bottles-collecting is still a hobby here).<br /><br />The aforementioned kicked-off heels were a neglected when senses were knocked out due to good music, warm environment (no pursed lips here) and a bar in excess (a carry over of the feeling one might have owning a 212 VIP - maybe?</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > copywriting skills, testing 1,2-1,2</span><span style="font-size:85%;">)<br /><br />Was such a lovely event to see new faces in the New Year (of the Rabbit - did your buck-toothed neighbour celebrate the acknowledgement? lol, I'm being silly!) Thank you Inspiration Room, had such a fun evening!</span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-7404688382999269522011-02-04T02:56:00.000-08:002011-02-04T06:36:12.232-08:00DeGorgeous!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Why am I in tears?<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUvb4TmTOkI/AAAAAAAABVs/1X9ueCEiyek/s1600/Iris%2Bvan%2BHerpen%2BUnited%2BNude"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUvb4TmTOkI/AAAAAAAABVs/1X9ueCEiyek/s400/Iris%2Bvan%2BHerpen%2BUnited%2BNude" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569787124553824834" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.solestruck.com/iris-van-herpen-x-united-nude-iris-shoe-black/index.html#"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Iris van Herpen X United Nude</span></span></a><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">If you have US $1200 lying around, just remember that these would make me happy!</span> - <span style="font-size:85%;">I am just saying</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Although theses are more practical and will probably be this month's purchase, lol:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUvdoi_WkeI/AAAAAAAABV0/2a0rH-_pCUg/s1600/Matiko-shoes-Leila-%2528Black-Kid-Nappa%2529-010604.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUvdoi_WkeI/AAAAAAAABV0/2a0rH-_pCUg/s400/Matiko-shoes-Leila-%2528Black-Kid-Nappa%2529-010604.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569789052830781922" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.solestruck.com/matiko-leila-black-kid-nappa/index.html#"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Matiko - Leila</span></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">You can say it, they're DeGorgeous!</span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-50846172047450456212011-02-01T00:33:00.000-08:002011-02-01T02:40:42.660-08:00Fashion ad(dress)es issues<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUfGbZfrO2I/AAAAAAAABVY/NVG-FAHLi60/s1600/Kutloano"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUfGbZfrO2I/AAAAAAAABVY/NVG-FAHLi60/s400/Kutloano" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568637638269418338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Checkout this orgasmic (sorry, couldn't resist that one) number: Kutloano Molokomme's Condom Dress, tres DeGorge! yes, it's made entirely out of condoms! (and ofcourse our Lady Gaga, Lindiwe Suttle - not very subtle this one, gotta love her - clocked the mileage in this fabu-bubu piece!) I believe it was part of an exhibition that raises awareness around issues of HIV/AIDS (I stand to be corrected here).<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUfH-gGGXII/AAAAAAAABVg/BSAnmIRggVg/s1600/Lindiwe"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUfH-gGGXII/AAAAAAAABVg/BSAnmIRggVg/s400/Lindiwe" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568639340848241794" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">From concept to execution, this dress has it all!! Catch him at the Fasttrack day at Joburg Fashion Week (on the 15th of February)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Image by Kutloano Molokomme (via Facebook)</span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-23293247475411557862011-01-28T12:59:00.001-08:002011-01-29T03:08:42.469-08:00OTT was the theme<span style="font-size:85%;">David Tlale hosted a dinner party for under 40 people on his birthday and the (under the stars) dinner in the garden took place in the swanky Inanda in what looked like an art-deco house-turned to quaint restaurant, vewi pwetty. This was the perfect back-drop to an Over The Top theme to celebrate, the rather larger-than-life, David's birthday.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUNHLhBZkpI/AAAAAAAABVQ/T16AAT3Ciu0/s1600/DAVID.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUNHLhBZkpI/AAAAAAAABVQ/T16AAT3Ciu0/s400/DAVID.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567371827528438418" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">David "DT" Tlale purposefully under-dressed (apparently that's under-dressed) for his party to enjoy everybody's outfits, I won't use his exact wording, although it was quite funny.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Most of the guests wore DT-originals to celebrate his coming of age, which was such a wonderful spectacle. (Maybe I should team up with someone to work on a DeGorgeous clothing line for special events in my honour - you know: micro-manage what people wear).<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM9g5YtO3I/AAAAAAAABTw/syAz6ENJVAc/s1600/Cake.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM9g5YtO3I/AAAAAAAABTw/syAz6ENJVAc/s400/Cake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567361199729621874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">While some enjoy croissants and blue cheese - life of decadence, couldn't resist that Khanyi Mbau quote -, we followed in Marie Antoinette's words and had cake - yes, the multi-layered cake does have a velvet finish, rolls eyes.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUNB2hSjwWI/AAAAAAAABVA/hyM5kZKMXEI/s1600/ViweANDhat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUNB2hSjwWI/AAAAAAAABVA/hyM5kZKMXEI/s400/ViweANDhat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567365969265017186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">You cannot say OTT and not expect drama. Viwe took to the "ramp" with this J&B Met-worthy head piece. It's actually an over-sized organza rose, pretty-darn DeGorge!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUNB1_kSdkI/AAAAAAAABU4/4FAeFHPf6-E/s1600/Vista.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUNB1_kSdkI/AAAAAAAABU4/4FAeFHPf6-E/s400/Vista.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567365960212575810" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Owner of On-Point PR, Vista Kalipa clearly got the memo and he OTTied it up in this DT number. The backless waistcoat is to die for! No seriously, it's like a UK size 2 (or 4?), I'd literally have to kill myself starving to get into it!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_cGob3zI/AAAAAAAABUw/YULqzG4EtpI/s1600/Teboho%2526Helga.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_cGob3zI/AAAAAAAABUw/YULqzG4EtpI/s400/Teboho%2526Helga.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567363316409163570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Guests: Teboho Pheko (specialist men's footwear buyer) in a DT sequin jacket with PR specialist, Helga Klizanie (also spotting a DT frock - looks like a spin-off of DT's 2010 fall collection, yes the uber-DeGorge collection)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_blgVLHI/AAAAAAAABUo/Z1-CT8vL7xY/s1600/Sands%2526Helga.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_blgVLHI/AAAAAAAABUo/Z1-CT8vL7xY/s400/Sands%2526Helga.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567363307516800114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Helga Klizanie (again, had to get the shoes in this shot, how cute are those?) having a tete-a-tete with Sandile Nqayi (rocking a fabulous paisley-inspired scarf)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUNB29qceOI/AAAAAAAABVI/-uA94Ek-1x0/s1600/Vuyo%2526Helga.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUNB29qceOI/AAAAAAAABVI/-uA94Ek-1x0/s400/Vuyo%2526Helga.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567365976881395938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Couldn't resist another Helga snapshot. She's pictured here with make-up artist, Vuyo Varoyi, who wore a DT jacket, from the same collection Helga's dress is from, with a bling-finish in the form of a "DT dagger" brooch on his lapel. <span style="font-style: italic;">PS. whoever, ummm, liberated mine from me, now's a good time to return it, thanks! </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_bVcy3wI/AAAAAAAABUg/6IK8U_O8Rb8/s1600/LeboDavidTatum.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_bVcy3wI/AAAAAAAABUg/6IK8U_O8Rb8/s400/LeboDavidTatum.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567363303207001858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Party planner, Lebo, with David and girl-on-stilts, Tatum Keshwar (also wearing David Tlale, including the shoes he made for the 2009 DT-Luella collab)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_bGMzm9I/AAAAAAAABUY/0PbvhL2CrM8/s1600/Guests2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_bGMzm9I/AAAAAAAABUY/0PbvhL2CrM8/s400/Guests2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567363299113409490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Some of the delicious guests</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_awr8PnI/AAAAAAAABUQ/jD7zWT94ZtA/s1600/Guest1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM_awr8PnI/AAAAAAAABUQ/jD7zWT94ZtA/s400/Guest1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567363293338418802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Another DT-wearing story. The sheer-pussybow shirt is incredible and it's really how the sleeve meets the cuff (what do you call that particular area? if there's a word for it), that bell shape, that gives the whole slim-cut outfit the voluminous-pow that I think gives this outfit a DeGorgeous finish.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM9gv6TDkI/AAAAAAAABTo/8VlaGKV4C0g/s1600/Bon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM9gv6TDkI/AAAAAAAABTo/8VlaGKV4C0g/s400/Bon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567361197186158146" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Boniswa, PR specialist, also wore a (2009 s/s) DT frock. David showed this collection the year when everybody went "African-inspired" crazy - remember Louis Vuitton's collection? revisit it for inspiration, incredible!!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM9hnfCD7I/AAAAAAAABUI/RIifkBpZ1DE/s1600/Dinner%2BTable.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM9hnfCD7I/AAAAAAAABUI/RIifkBpZ1DE/s400/Dinner%2BTable.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567361212104183730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">The minimalistic table that saw us feasting - just one long intimate (oxymoron?) table. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM9hU6TMSI/AAAAAAAABUA/8S_Eua9NLXE/s1600/DAVIDandFlowers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM9hU6TMSI/AAAAAAAABUA/8S_Eua9NLXE/s400/DAVIDandFlowers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567361207118278946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Naturally, everbody kicked off their heels and booggied - to work off the carbs? - and this is David taking to the dancefloor accompanied by roses, literally... </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM5-4J7tAI/AAAAAAAABTg/uhWreEPC3tE/s1600/Maque2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 406px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM5-4J7tAI/AAAAAAAABTg/uhWreEPC3tE/s400/Maque2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567357316748784642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM5-qWKpfI/AAAAAAAABTY/L4U5vDfWuog/s1600/Maque1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 405px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TUM5-qWKpfI/AAAAAAAABTY/L4U5vDfWuog/s400/Maque1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567357313041999346" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Me, OTT-ing it up a little - I couldn't let the invitation look fancier than me...<br />Jacket (my trusted partner when all else fails) from a big retail store I found years ago (it stood the test of time), sequin mirt (good ol' 2 metres of fabric, a versatile must-have!), ski pants (downtown find), gladiators by David Tlale for Luella</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">with my Gangster 3rd-eye gold neckpiece (an IFS find)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Thanks for the invite David (via Lebo), so we party again on Saturday? shoo! see y'all at HUSH!</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">I guess it's David's birthday party weekend</span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-34477896788972522312011-01-26T00:50:00.001-08:002011-01-26T01:13:44.614-08:00Remember this?<span style="font-size:85%;">One of my Fashionable BlackBerryMessenger contacts had this Fabu-bubu man-in-heels (tranny alert) pic as his profile pic, I have since found the pic in One Small Seed (an artsy quarterly magazine that publishes unconventional pieces, quite a fun mag if I say so myself) and I pulled a muscle thinking how Ferocious this pic is:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TT_hNTUrTFI/AAAAAAAABTQ/7z9C8CuZXAc/s1600/V%2526R.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TT_hNTUrTFI/AAAAAAAABTQ/7z9C8CuZXAc/s400/V%2526R.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566415283094768722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">It reminded me of one of my Favourite international </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >avant garde-</span><span style="font-size:85%;">design duo, Viktor&Rolf, when they made that DeGorge Light Fixtures Collection, winter 2008 collection - which probably served as the inspiration for the image posted above - remember it?</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TT_hM2H2EqI/AAAAAAAABTI/-AXGSY-wyJ8/s1600/V%2526R1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TT_hM2H2EqI/AAAAAAAABTI/-AXGSY-wyJ8/s400/V%2526R1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566415275256320674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TT_hM463UZI/AAAAAAAABTA/_YGVOe2mXAU/s1600/V%2526R2"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TT_hM463UZI/AAAAAAAABTA/_YGVOe2mXAU/s400/V%2526R2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566415276007182738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Love it! Imagine walking around with your own spotlight? Gawd, what a Great country we'd be: All the celebrity "haters" would finally shut the hell-up because we'd all be under the spot-light, self-imposed or not, no?<br /><br />Trust me, I would be rocking this look in Swarovski crystals blinging all around me in the most elaborate 6 star hotel entrance hall-worthy chandelier (and I wouldn't even twitch with the impracticality that this would have) if this was the perfect avant garde world - but it's not, I digress, we're still far-far away from DeGorgeousville.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Viktor&Rolf images found (<a href="http://www.friendsorenemies.com/profiles/blog/list?user=09gh37ke1hrz0&month=01&year=2008">here</a>) under "This shit is bananas" and it is!</span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791174269495400355.post-90911519672674094032011-01-18T15:07:00.001-08:002011-01-20T01:59:10.555-08:00Launch of Joburg fashion Week<span style="font-size:85%;">Joburg Fashion Week, as with any year kickstarted my calendar of events and it did not let down in any way!! Filled with Surprises, such as the new Managing Director of African Fashion International being Paul - a long-time associate of Patrice Motsepe (you'll find him at position 502 of Forbes richest people in the world, in case you do not know him) and Joburg Fashion Week moving away from the larney Sandton to Downtown Joburg... but you knew that from reading this blog, right?<br /><br />Randlords, events-only Fabu-bubu club-cum-bar in Braamfontein, downtown Joburg, played host to the star-studded event and the view alone (coupled by a flowing bar, for those with blue tags, err, mine was blue BTW) set the mood for fashion week: exciting!<br /><br />The guestlist was impressive with the uber-stylish fashion writer-cum-stylist-cum-lecturer Noni Gasa leading us into the programme which ended with a welcome speech from the ever poise, Dr Precious Motsepe.<br /><br />In short, the event re-acquainted Joburg CBD to the doubtful and reiterated that the City is the new "it" venue.<br /><br />Here are some of the fancy party-goers and fashionistas that graced the black-carpet:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTfm_U0LjDI/AAAAAAAABSo/LcP-gJYnpik/s1600/Tatum.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTfm_U0LjDI/AAAAAAAABSo/LcP-gJYnpik/s400/Tatum.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564169840233253938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Tatum Keshwar - I swear this girl walks on well camouflaged stilts - she is atleast two meters tall. She's wearing a David Tlale couture piece here.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTfm--KQd3I/AAAAAAAABSg/HuSYHGAZ10M/s1600/Suzaan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTfm--KQd3I/AAAAAAAABSg/HuSYHGAZ10M/s400/Suzaan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564169834151835506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Suzaan Heyns - In an unmistakeable Suzaan Heyns outfit (yes, the leather finish was the give-away in this case)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTfm_iZt_mI/AAAAAAAABSw/5brF8DCJzcg/s1600/Vie%2Band%2BTT.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTfm_iZt_mI/AAAAAAAABSw/5brF8DCJzcg/s400/Vie%2Band%2BTT.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564169843880361570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">TwentyTwo Store owner, Vuyiswa - Miss Vie Arem to you - on the right with her lovely friend TT</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTfm_0WOV1I/AAAAAAAABS4/3kSCGFaVn5U/s1600/TT.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTfm_0WOV1I/AAAAAAAABS4/3kSCGFaVn5U/s400/TT.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564169848697542482" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I nearly died!! TT wore these Finsk-esque booties at the event... I vont zem! They'd make such a pleasant <span style="font-style: italic;">objet d'art </span>for my coffee table, no? okay, on my feet then. errr, TT, sweetie-huni-pie, we need to talk (I hope you're a size 8)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyzz3crWI/AAAAAAAABR4/isIxFcM140o/s1600/Stiaan%2BLouw.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyzz3crWI/AAAAAAAABR4/isIxFcM140o/s400/Stiaan%2BLouw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563901361572851042" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Moira Flowerday (administration and sales Manager for Suzaan Heyns) strikes quite the pose here, lol - pictured with male-clothing designer, Stiaan Louw.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyyO0KMKI/AAAAAAAABRY/4Iv7_vzRFig/s1600/Janine%2526Vista.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyyO0KMKI/AAAAAAAABRY/4Iv7_vzRFig/s400/Janine%2526Vista.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563901334447075490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Award-winning writer and new Elle girl and a fierce fashionista, Janine Jellers pictured here with On-Point PR owner, Vista Kalipa</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyy6knWwI/AAAAAAAABRw/wHrRV3rNsBA/s1600/MJ3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyy6knWwI/AAAAAAAABRw/wHrRV3rNsBA/s400/MJ3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563901346193038082" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Mahlatse James the 3rd (read that slowly or you'll end up swearing! lol), in short, MJ3 - carrying an awesome vintage bag and leather tie (see what you can do with a skinny belt?)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyymBb1hI/AAAAAAAABRo/HMO-dSI8Mg4/s1600/Lucoh%2Band%2BVuyo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyymBb1hI/AAAAAAAABRo/HMO-dSI8Mg4/s400/Lucoh%2Band%2BVuyo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563901340676773394" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Make-up artists Lucoh Mhlongo and Vuyo Varoyi. One stroke of a brush by one of these boys and you are ready to hit any event - trust me, I've sat in their chairs before. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyyaeL2sI/AAAAAAAABRg/NL5nLMdWRKw/s1600/Kutloano%2BMolokomme.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVyL6SSJvpQ/TTbyyaeL2sI/AAAAAAAABRg/NL5nLMdWRKw/s400/Kutloano%2BMolokomme.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563901337576135362" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Adorable (2010 New Talent Finalist) Kutloano Molokomme strikes a 2008-Vogue pose, minus the pout, he's such a character! He'll be showcasing at the Fast-track evening.</span>Maque DeGorgeoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08536390221747792358noreply@blogger.com0