Khayelitsha Fashion Week

Haute couture meets kasi style at this showcase of local design in Cape Town’s coolest township

The cultural hub in Khayelitsha is rapidly growing, and we have front row seats for all the couture fashion. The annual Khayelitsha Fashion Week is back and this event that needs to be marked on every social calendar. On Saturday, 21 April 2018, fresh local designers will be showcasing their Spring/Summer collections at the Isivivana Centre library.

With the City Of Cape Town as one of the partners, this event is a platform for local fashion designers and models to make a name for themselves by showcasing their designs, skills and talent on the runway. The aim of the initiative is to offer designers and models exposure so that they are then able to confidently move on to bigger platforms in the near future.

Fashion Week is also an opportunity for you to keep up with what’s happening on the local fashion scene, and enjoy live performances by an awesome lineup of well-known Cape Town musicians. Musos include Turf the Rapper, Abanqolobi, Mwezi, Ray Tee, Cape Kaltsha, Zandisile Rhayi and \ more. Bringing the show together and keeping things going as the MCs will be Sinalo Bhutfleeky from CTV and Vin-Seigh.

FASHION DESIGNERS SHOWCASING AT THE 2017 KHAYELITSHA FASHION WEEK

• M.O.B
• Signature Ma
• Snexor the Designer
• Nesh Couture
• Trending3dots
• Spijojo
• Woman That Leads
• Mama Diamond
• Dalavega’s Creation
• Liyod Couture
• BlaQ Ngamla
• Iyenzeka Lewei

Many of the names incorporate urban streetwear influences in their designs, as well as a casual-cool style. There is also a trend towards designs that reflect a unique ‘kasi’ (township) look and feel. This just goes to show the exciting way that fashion in our pretty city is progressing. It is fresh, it is relatable and it is accessible to everyone.

The Isivivana Centre is a community and youth centre that regularly hosts inclusive, large-scale events.

TICKETS FOR THE 2018 KHAYELITSHA FASHION WEEK AT THE ISIVIVANA CENTRE

Tickets cost range from R50/p to R100/p, if you book before the event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the organisers via the same number: +27 (0)78 870 9388 or email info@Khayelitshafashionweek.com.

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