Behind every 'well-polished' garment and every high standing fashion label is an old-school well constructed pattern block. Something even the new language of fashion still speaks well into. Fashion retailers and independent renowned designers alike, still acknowledge the importance of an excellent skills in pattern making towards producing a range of good clothing.
This week our developing designers are tackling the crucial foundations at a pattern making 5 day class with one of our industry experts. These upcoming names are enhancing their knowledge in creating cleaner, balanced and advance patterns while offsetting their pure vision with new designs. There's a quietly intriguing aspect to these classes and we cannot wait to see their progress take center stage on ramps.
THE START OF THE 21 STEPS IS HERE
Pictures by Sphiwe
This is a 3 month training programme where the growing designers are offered an opportunity to bridge the gap between their design skills and sound business knowledge. We aim to develop
and mentor our designers to a level where they can manage sustainable businesses.
11 designers have been selected to take part in the 21 steps to retail capacity building programme - eTHEKWINI.
Eulender Cele - Eulander Cele brand
Lebakeng Mosala - De'Salis
Musawenkosi Sebeko - Afro Amanno
Nolanga Lalla - Nolanga Designs
Portia Buckley - Kedem Designs
Rachel Molefe - Tambourine
Slindile Sibisi - GoodFriday
Sindisiwe Shozi - Classy Cruz Cotton
Sthandiwe Hlongwane - Brightshadow
Terrilyn Arlene Row - Front Row Design
Zandile Bulose - ZandyB Designs
Lebakeng Mosala - De'Salis
Musawenkosi Sebeko - Afro Amanno
Nolanga Lalla - Nolanga Designs
Portia Buckley - Kedem Designs
Rachel Molefe - Tambourine
Slindile Sibisi - GoodFriday
Sindisiwe Shozi - Classy Cruz Cotton
Sthandiwe Hlongwane - Brightshadow
Terrilyn Arlene Row - Front Row Design
Zandile Bulose - ZandyB Designs