Day 88 . 19 .07.2011

It’s my second day back at school, and I am feeling good about this semester. I am more focus on settling in than trying to do a lot in a short space of time. I know I am a natural at multi-tasking, however I was recently told by a concerned friend that she thinks I over work myself and that I will burn out before November. I found statement hilarious, but I am also aware that her statement might be true. So until I feel settled this week, only then will I continue work for the exhibition.

In my previous posts I spoke about Fashion week and strangely enough didn’t see the need to be snapping away and uploading images. This image below was spotted on the Elle website and next to me is Tshakgi Mannya of Aluxism, who is designing my two garments for the opening of my exhibition. Thank you for the feature Elle.

Here is a link to see my extremely stylish friends who have also been featured  http://www.elle.co.za/fashion/out-and-about-at-ctfw/  


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Day 86 . 17 .07.2011

Fashion week was crazy. So crazy that Tshakgi Mannya and I weren't able to speak about the garment that she is designing and creating for the opening. I wasn’t aware that she was making two garments, but knowing her, she wants her clients to have options. Thank you Aluxism. Today she leave’s for Johannesburg, as Cape Town Fashion Week is over and I think all that attended can say that it was a great success.

I am overwhelmed by the response to my request of needing people who would be able to shoot the documentary. I have males and females who are extremely interested and talented which is amazing, however, their portfolio is what matters the most to me. I start varsity tomorrow and I hope that I will be able to make time for as many meetings with these talented candidates as possible, so I can make a decision on who I will be working with by the end of the week. I will start shooting on the 21^st August 2011 and onto the 1^st September.

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Day 84 . 15 .07.2011

It’s officially 47 days away until the opening and yes, the feeling I have is daunting kind. My family arrives from their holiday this afternoon and all I want to do is spend the whole day with them, but unfortunately I can’t. I have to meet up with a potential cinematographer for my documentary, as it’s clear, time is ticking away. This meeting will be a chance to see his work, communicate my vision and idea for this documentary and decide whether or not we will be working together. I am looking forward to it.

I am not sure if I will be attending any shows today, however if I do, I will take pictures this time and again give a full report. I am hearing a lot of good reports on Cape Town Fashion Week and the young emerging creative’s that this city has to offer.

May you all have an amazing start to the weekend...

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Day 81 . 12 .07.2011

The lovely Tshakgi Mannya, who is designing a garment for me, for the opening of the exhibition, is in town. As expected, she would tell me to drop everything I had planned and go with her to the Cape Town Fashion Week dinner launch hosted by AFI in Mouille Point; at an Italian restaurant we locals love, called Pepenero. AFI's aim is to promote and develop South Africa and African fashion and bring it into the mainstream. The night was great and everyone in the room looked so stylish. I met a lot of fun and warm people and found myself clubbing with them later.

Allana Finley (Marketing manager of AFI) welcomed us all with a great introduction about the purpose of the night and Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe (Chairperson of AFI - African Fashion International) spoke to us about Africa's vision for fashion and how it effects the economy, how it contributes positively to our continent socially and how far we have come as a continent in the world of fashion.

I bumped into my friend Kwena Baloyi (Fashion Assistant for Drum) and finally met Oratile Seabela (new Fashion Editor of Drum) who is so genuine and warm. Our table was filled with women, which resulted in a lot of gossip and laughter.

Thank you to the AFI team for an amazing night. I am looking forward to a week of fashion.

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