Gavin Rajah
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Gavin Rajah
SA Fashion Week Autum/Winter 2012
Cape Town Fashion Week 2011:
Africa Fashion Week, 2009.
Audi JoBurg Fashion Week, 2008.
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Capetown Fashion, 2007.
Tags: Gavin Rajah, SA Fashion Week 2012
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm
[...] are showing love to whom it’s due, and we’ll love to start with the darling Gavin Rajah – A South African designer, who shows in Paris and South African Fashion Week. He has made [...]
March 9th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
[...] Last night I had a dream about Gavin Rajah. Well, not about him, him, I dreamt of his clothing. In the dream, we were at a cocktail party, dressed in exotic look Kimonos and chiffon obi belts, having the time of our lives. Strangely enough, the dress sense didn’t seem at all out of place, given that we were in a penthouse in Jozi, South Africa. This sentiment, this feeling of unification and global village living is exactly what Rajah was going for in his Paris Summer/Spring 08 collection. Inspired by a Roy Liechtenstein painting on a wall in his friend’s house in London, Gavin researched comic literature and art and the origins of Manga as well as its impact in contemporary culture. In the 40s, Manga art was used by Japanese people to send secret codes to one another during the country’s occupation by the US. Decades later, Gavin took this secret language and art form and married it with contemporary fashion trends. With rich brown flowing kimono gowns with embellished gold OBI; empire line chiffon cocktail dresses with embellishment at the waist; green leopard print one shouldered kaftan dresses with embellishments – Rajah’s Paris collection echoed the influence of comic art while still being subtle, luxurious and stylish. Like many other global luxury brands, his inspiration is taken from the streets. Still, he doesn’t take this too literally. ‘You don’t always have to be obvious,’ he said later. ‘My work is African by virtue of the fact that I am African – why do I have to use shweshwe to defend that identity? Similalry, with Manga, I wanted to extend the theme subtly and include other influence to show the world as one tribe. To view the collection, visit the designers section on hautefashionafrica.com or Click HERE. [...]
March 13th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Wow…many of these designs are absolutely stunning. How can I buy them?
March 23rd, 2008 at 10:43 pm
[...] Gavin Rajah sees the rainbow… [...]
April 20th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
[...] Gavin Rajah - A South African designer, who shows in Paris and South African Fashion Week. He has made several appearances on Americas Next Top Model (As Himself, and Clothes), and worked on projects with Nike, just to name a few of his accomplishments. His most philanthropic accomplishment we believe was when UNICEF in August 2007 appointed him as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador. In his work with UNICEF, Rajah champions child protection, focusing on the care and protection of orphans and other vulnerable children like those in child-headed households, and for their right to grow up in healthy, safe environments, free from the scourge of violence in South Africa. [...]
April 21st, 2008 at 6:33 am
His humanitarian grace is consistent with the polished nature of his designs. I really love his silhouettes!!
August 27th, 2008 at 2:22 am
i love the green dress does anybody know away for me to get it can i order it i live in australia adelaide
October 16th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
this stuff are actually 4 hollwood clients and i think they are far much better that what they offer at anthropology. i have never seen so elegant lifestyle outfits better than those offered here.
March 9th, 2009 at 4:34 am
I'm a design student,researching Mr Gavin Mark Rajah as my chosen designer for my end of term assessment.I've always worshipped his discerning style, his bold use of colour and his ability to execute femininity in all that he creates..However, i must confess to being in absolute awe and extreme 'worshipper' status after familiarising myself with His humanitarian work. His sense of empathy and genuine gestures leave no stone unturned on His path to helping, empowering,liberating those in need…Mr Rajah, i salute you,and i pray that u receive the universe's every smile as u have given so many hearts so much joy.