SA Fashion Week SS 2023 showcase set for April
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- 29 Mar 2023
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The South African Fashion Week (SAFW) Spring Summer 23 collections are set to be showcased at the Mall of Africa from 20 to 23 April 2023.
The knitting of collaborative networks and the shaping of a sustainable fashion future for South Africa are among the themes inspiring the next edition of SAFW, which is being organised with the support of Mall of Africa, Mr Price, Cruz Vodka, Oppo, Carlton Hair and M.A.C makeup.
Now in its 26th year, the fashion platform will host 11 shows over three days and show 39 collections. It will also feature both a contingent of designers and models from neighbouring Mozambique Fashion Week as well as this year’s participants in the collaborative Italian/South African Fashion Bridges – I Ponti della Moda project.
“Regional and intercontinental collaborations such as these allow all parties to knit networks of beneficial mutual support. They allow us to share skills and insights, open unexplored business opportunities, and ultimately, to extend the sphere of our respective creative visions beyond our familiar borders,” says director Lucilla Booyzen.
New Talent Search
According to Booyzen, the return of fashion chain Mr Price as the headline sponsor of the New Talent Search, marks another exciting development. The New Talent Search is traditionally the opening show of the new season and one of the most-watched events due to its track record for early detection of top emerging creatives. This year’s entrants were again challenged to demonstrate their talent for print development as well as their commitment to a sustainable fashion future.
“The support of a leading fashion mover and shaker such as Mr Price gives immeasurable impetus to the determination of our new generation of designers to clean up fashion’s act with an unequivocal commitment to sustainable and healthy practice,” says Booyzen.
The 2023 Mr Price New Talent Search, will introduce the following designers and their labels:
- Mmathabo Silika: Silika
- Kuhle Phumzile Zondo: E_Mania
- Caileigh Davis: Silver Magpie
- Athenkosi Takuta: Artae
