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An exciting new menswear boutique, Loom, opened its doors to the trendy men of Joburg last month. Offering a limited collection of street apparel and high-end fashion, Loom is home to a handpicked selection of internationally renowned brands including Sixpack, Denim Demon, Comune and wait for it…Comme des Garçons!
I must commend the store on their visual merchandising – Loom has the feel of a European street boutique, with its minimal aesthetic and striking shop fittings which convey the cool, contemporary, urban feel of the merchandise.
The store is the brainchild of Anthony Keyworth, Anne Caballé-Keyworth and Richard Shaw – the names behind Paul Smith in South Africa – and can be found on the Parkhurst strip on the corner of 4th and 10th ave.
For more information visit loom.za.com
-Images courtesy of Adriaan Louw
Blogger, Maque DeGorgeous, reports
In the mood to impress was Ghana’s Aisha Obuobi of the Christie Brown label. The most impressive feature – one I’ve also come to appreciate as Obuobi’s signature was her using of tassels and ribboning to create draping-effects – all the while using African-inspired fabrics (which were neither Ankara, Seshweshwe nor Ashoke but a rather pleasant hybrid of these fabrics). Obuobi’s colours ranged from nude to neon with bursts of blue and purple accessorised by the aforementioned tassles and cow hide oversized clutch bags. It was also interesting to note the variety in her dresses, ranging from the miniskirt to coat dresses, pencil skirts to super-long dresses (with skin relief in the form of fabulous slits).
Christie Brown
David Tlale
David Tlale, using his Volvo endorsement deal, took us to the SA mint in Midrand, Johannesburg, for his “Climate Change Couture Collection” and a couture collection it was. Using unpressed and pressed coins as accessories and design details, the collection featured a colour palette, which ranged from ocean blue (referencing water to tie into the collection’s title) to brown hues, green, orange and grey/silver. More impressively, Tlale’s male collection had feminine gowns, cowl neck shirts and gender-bender blouses featuring pleats as part of Tlale’s undeniable love for unsubtle, dramatic detailing. His origami-inspired pieces offered an oriental experience and gave detail to other frocks that would’ve simply watered down (yes, it’s a pun) his “couture” definition.
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PHOTOS: AFI/Simon Deiner/SDR Photo
The Cut Blog reports that British designer Gareth Pugh has teamed up with MAC to create a limited edition makeup range. Pugh’s collection consists of cream shadows, lipsticks, powder blushes and nail laquers in “futuristic yet primal” shades which resonate with the designer’s aesthetic.
The collection will be available at international MAC counters for a limited time only this December. Hopefully we can expect to find it in SA stores soon after.
Blogger, Maque DeGorgeous, reports
Soucha
Egypt-based Soucha displayed a collection one can only imagine wearing on a luxury yacht going down the Nile river – with copious amounts of French fermented grape juice flowing, naturally. Their summer-ready, kaftan heavy and inspired collection with wonderful displays of their home-country’s aesthetics (think Pharoahs and wonderful luxe fabrics with hints of Greek-inspired drapings) being plentiful, Soucha kept true to their much critiqued aesthetic of camp and overboard (see what I did there?) – and what’s not to love about that?
Thula Sindi
Thula Sindi presented his signature centred around his impeccable tailoring of a shift dress, keeping his regular clientele happy with the same look but differently and pleasantly displayed; lace and sheer material with hints of leopard prints reiterated his known frock-style. However, his introduction of tulle left me a bit gob-smacked as it crippled his minimalistic take on fashion.
PHOTOS: AFI/Simon Deiner/SDR Photo
The rise of tulle, pleats and a gravitation towards sheer as a material of choice according to our guest blogger, Maque Degorgeous, as he reports back from Africa Fashion Week 2011.
Kluk CGdT
Marianne Fassler
From heels, to sunglasses, watches and even bags, the appearance of wood in all its natural glory is a huge hit in accessory design this season. Even local brands like Errol Arendz and We Wood are on board with this trend so there’s no excuse not to celebrate the use of this gorgeous natural material this Summer.
-Images via Pinterest
Rockstar-turned-fashion designer Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B shoes are now available in South Africa, thanks to Edgars. The clothing retailer recently announced through its magazine blog that they would be stocking the shoes at their Melrose Arch, Clearwater and Sandton City stores in Johannesburg.
Stefani established L.A.M.B in 2004 following the release of her debut solo album of the same title. The label also makes clothes and handbags.
Italian Vogue will soon launch an online fashion encyclopedia, where readers will be able to contribute. While US Vogue has a similar Wikipedia-style portal, only staff are allowed to update it. According to The Telegraph, Italian Vogue editor says all contributions made by readers will be edited and vetted by staff. “We will try not to alter your pieces, but some will have to be modified and you have to accept that and not feel judged, just guided by someone who has more experience,” she is quoted as writing in her blog.
The site, according to the reports, will be launched in the next couple of months.
On Monday night at the GQ Awards I spotted a male friend wearing heels. Yes, he was wearing heels. And I can’t describe how jealous I am that he managed to pluck up the courage to do something I had wanted to do for so long, but was too chicken. Well, since Jerry has opened the doors for male cross-dressing that isn’t really drag, I guess this post is not solely targetted at women.
As of last week, Mememe Johannesburg started stocking Sam Star Shoes. Here are a few pics to give you an idea of what to expect from what they are currently stocking. Word is, more varieties will be hitting the shelf at the end of October.
Mememe, Johannesburg is situated at 54 6th Street, Parkhurst
The Jameson whiskey (my personal favourite) and champers flowed at the Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg last night as GQ Magazine announced their 2011 best dressed list. The Frock Report congratulates all winners, especially Oscar Pistorius, who came in at first place and graces the magazine’s November cover.
Athlete Oscar Pistorius accepting his award from MC Bonang Matheba
Others in the top 10 included Trevor Madondo, blogger and multimedia artist Jamal Nxedlana, businessman Mncedisi Mayekiso, comedienne Loyiso Gola, leather goods artisan Yaseen Cader, Jamey Lipschitz, rapper AKA, Liquid Deep singer Zion as well as TV presenter Maps Maponyane.
Jamal Nxedlana accepting his GQ Best Dressed Award
GQ Editor Craig Tyson and Associate Editor, Siphiwe Mpye
We also extend our congratulations to the magazine’s best dressed reader, Anthony Bila. Check him out here and the rest of the stylish folk who were in attendance here
