London Fashion Week: Ubuntu International Project Autumn/Winter 2012 Collections
Sunday, February 19th, 2012
Ubuntu Finale!
Ubuntu International Project is aimed at developing, promoting and exporting a new South African design-led aesthetic, the Ubuntu International brand, that fuses the techniques and traditions of the South African Crafts Industry with South African contemporary fashion and accessories.
Following the success of last years debut showcase of three South African designers – this season Ubuntu International Project will be throwing a wider net by introducing modern heritage aesthetics from South Africa, Uganda and Nigeria.“The cornerstone of the 2nd Ubuntu showcase will be the 3 Rs so aptly embodied and coined by Jose Hendo “Reduce Re use Re cycle. See designers below:
Clinton Lotter:
Focusing on patent croc-skin panelling, spun-web bodices, sheath dresses and female suits. This assemblage featured black, white, maroon and blue pieces, the most fascinating thing about the runway show at Clinton Lotter must’ve been cropped gloves, we also had our hearts captured by the deep plunging neckline midi-length number owing to the fabric choice of that looked similar to a cluster of stars.
Jose Hendo:
Unveiling her Resonance collection, the couturier made use of bark-cloth, a UNESCO-recognised process dating back to the 15th century, famous for its use by ancient Ugandan Kings. Choosing vibrant colors, the collection had an avant-garde feel to it.
Ayo Van Elmar:
Prints, Stripes and Geometric patterns at Ayo Van Elmar’s show; an interesting array of dress coats which appeared to have to been made out of traditional West African fabrics, the marrying of alternate prints was fascinating, daring color choices considering it was assembled for the A/W season. In all, a very modern and feminine collection! The models at the show all had African Man-Hats – Cute!
House of J’ola:
Effective use of prints & patterns.
Studio 24:
Zohi Taglit:
Wax Prints tailored into chic pieces.
Image Credit: Simon Deiner Photos
Tags: Autumn/Winter 2012, Ayo Van Elmar, Clinton Lotter, House of Jola, Jose hendo, LFW 2012, Studio 24, Ubuntu International Project, Zohi Taglit
February 20th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Lovely blog.
Thanks a lot Hautefashionafrica. But please do not cut my brand name into "Van Elmar" as you have done in the text.
Please stick to "Ayo van Elmar"
Thank you loads.
And I would really appreciate it if you could make correction and change to "Prints, Stripes and Geometric patterns at AYO Van Elmar’s show; …."
Vielen dank
and well done!
February 20th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Thank you so much God bless joan okorodudu house of jola /isis models
February 20th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
congratulations to you all, Ayo van Elmar House of Jola, , tums up, nice one ladies.
February 20th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
What a shame…..I had high expectations from house of jola…..