Pop Bottles 28/11/2010

Notch the Fad was at Pop Bottles on the look out for some old school style. Clearly we found it. The vintage approach is definitely a must... Nice one ladies, keep it up.

Memories Re-lived

I have been ranting and raving about Jane Elizabeth Kotze’s final range for a week. A range, that just brings a big smile to my face.

I always love it when I find young design talent that brings about more excitement and competition in the South African fashion industry. Jane Elizabeth Kotze’s a 3^rd year student at Elizabeth Galloway has created a beautiful final range. Jane’s use of floral print is to be applauded. I love floral print and in this case floral print was combined with crochet, to create the most interesting silhouettes and textures. The range brings about a feeling of happiness. It is almost like one is in a dream like state while viewing the different garments.

In most fashion schools the final range is the time to showcase all the hard work a student has done. The final range is taken as self-expression range .The students are encouraged to reflect their personalities and do some soul searching in order to prepare for their final ranges.

Jane’s inspiration was sourced from her family. Jane originates from a family full of women who are known for never throwing away anything, in hoping that they will re-use the object in the future. Yes, a very weird habit that I myself is often guilty of. Jane wanted to re-use materials that her grandmother and mother had saved up over the years. Jane also bought second hand curtains and tablecloths to use in the range. The process of re-using lead to her thinking about the past, and missing all the memories created. In Reminiscing through past memories she was inspired to reflect the childish charm of fairytales and dressing up games with historical reference to the Victorian times, in order to create a fun and accessible range.

The range is fun and exciting. I cannot wait to see what Elizabeth Kotze will produce in the future.

Vuyo xoxo

POPBOTTLES_SA 28th November 2010

Come looking fresh, swagged up and just ready for life...

Notch the fad will be there to capture anyone whose look is on point. Were not just looking for style, were looking for innovative individuals.

28th of November

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Kool Kid_19/11/2010

 

We were at a party in Waterkloof, Pretoria.

This lil kid was owning the place... Dressed to kill and just ready for the party.

SIMON DEPORRES_Summer/Winter



"SD is here to provide you with unique, top-shelf clothing that pays homage to design and fashion. We stay true to our roots, maintaining innovation is key ingredient in all that we do. Functionality and detail come naturally to all our apparel."  -SimonDeporres

 If you're in Cape Town on the 21st of November 2010, stop by at souloutsundays... Sickest summer collection yet!
Follow them on twitter simondeporres and visit their website http://www.simondeporres.co.za/. To view their new summer collection, check them out on facebook.



Latinova & Mibar_ 12/11/2010

A night out at Rosebank... Starting at Mibar... then off to Latinova we go...

Amy... LOST&FOUND

Lost & Found: YOU NEED TO INVOLVE YOURSELVES!

ATTENTION to all of you whose love for vintage clothing comes in abundance....UHM well we feel like its safe to say that YOU ALL HAVE BEEN SAVED! All you need to do is send a friend request to AMY LOST- FOUND on facebook,browse through her lovely summer collection and start bidding for items which you'd love to own! Bidding started yesterday at noon already so get to it! Send a friend request NOW! <3

Vogue Italia:Water and oil_06/11/2010

A shoot that shows the impact the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has had on our ecological system. Steven Meisel delivers an artistic representation of the oil spill. Model Kirsten Mcmenny represents the pain and suffering the marine life are experiencing.

Below we express our opinions about this shoot:

Alisha
A cold, mysterious and hostile shoot that demonstrates the seriousness of the oil spills that have taken place. It is like a dark wave washed the woman up against the rocks along with a thick layer of oil.

The  models are like metaphoric symbols of the marine life that are affected by the oil spill.

Vuyo

The Bp oil leak adds to one of the many more problems on our planet. Kirsten Mcmenamy is portrayed in an awful state. A strong feeling of abuse is brought about. The shoot has successful brought a feeling of shame to me. Yes, I realise that we are only sympathetic when something affects us directly. We have lost the sense of being sympathetic to others.

Tlhogi

The photographs taken were beautiful in a not so beautiful way!? If u get what I mean. Contradicting more than anything. A man made filthy disaster met by the expensive an exclusive haute couture, clothing which must have travelled a long distance to get to the shoot, a lot of money was put into this!

Conclusion

The reason this was such a controversial shoot is due to the fact that many of the animal activists believed that Vogue used this as a platform to advertise the fashion garments produced by Ralph Lauren. Across the world this was seen as a serious issue. We believe the shoot was successful in portraying the emotion however those outside the fashion world believe Vogue did this for commercial reasons

Brooklyn Parking Lot Pandemic_04/11/2010

Tsholanang pushing that rock n' roll swag... and we're lovin' it!

Captivating Cofi Corners_04/11/2010

Bumped into this talented young dresser outside of Cofi looking great. A formal look with the red shoes adding an element of surprise.

   

High-waist Hatfield_03/11/2010

This petite little lady was passing through the square in such a rush but we had to imprison her casual European style before she got away.

The New Old School_hatfield_01/11/2010

These lovely ladies Yolanda and Gugu are constantly painting the town red in their vintage items. Definitely new to hatfield's eyes.

These lovely ladies Yolanda and Gugu are constantly painting the town red in their vintage items. Definitely new to hatfield's eyes.

                                 

Aandklas Adventures_ 01/11/2010

Obie is well known in Pretoria for his perfected dress code. We had to get a picture of this stylish fellow and the background was an irresistible match.

Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2011 collection_30/10/2010

Costa’s spring/Summer 2011 collection was nothing close to avant-garde or couture, Francisco Costa proved the old saying: simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, correct.

The modern age of individualism has forced us to go back to the beginning. A total pendulum swing has happened and the final destination looks rather good. A clean, white, pure and natural state is introduced by Francisco Costa.

 The words structural simplicity and more-is-less best described this collection. It doesn't look like he went too far in search of inspiration, Costa’s colours and silhouettes ranging from a snow white sleeveless jumpsuit made from the finest silk with a functional draw string finish around the waist to a pearl white silk dress with an exaggerated v-neck. Not complicated at all finishes were all kept to a minimum, elegantly so!

Costa’s range proves that simplicity is always the best mode of dress. The business woman is assured in this label that business and pleasure sure can come to some sort of agreement.  The use of drapery, functional detail and the mixtures of simple silhouettes echoed the minimalist architecture of our days.

The collection had to be the most uncompromising and the most relevant, especially for those who work and crave a structural and functional wardrobe. Nothing beats understanding and efficiency. Francisco Costa has truly come to the rescue!

Yet another beautiful image of Rihhanah_ 28/10/2010

Yes we know you are thinking ‘Ag not Rihanna again.’

But just give us a chance to explain ourselves.

We have seen so many images of Rihanna but this image however caught my eye because of it’s simple composition .Here we are exposed to something different. Rihanna in this image is not defined by the clothes that she is wearing but is defined by her natural body features. Craig Mcdean’s use of lighting to form natural shadows is absolutely beautiful. The Movement that has been created in this image is genius. This just screams amazing. Rihanna’s hair, tattoos, leather gloves and skirt all contribute to producing this wonderful image. Black and white photography   was the best choice of medium, as the contours and shadows of her body are shown beautifully in a natural way. It is a great to see Rihanna in this simple look.