GALLERY: Glenvista resident Jessica Scholtz’s journey into the world of fashion
Skeleton Key Couture opens the door to Vancouver Fashion Week.
GLENVISTA resident Jessica Scholtz (30) is a successful fashion designer, who will be at the Vancouver Fashion week this October. Her model Aimee Botes (17), from Parkhill Gardens, will be modelling Jessica’s Skeleton Key Couture Obsidian Collection.
Jessica started out as a graphic designer, studying through the University of Johannesburg, but soon realised her true passion lay in fashion and made the decision to study fashion design at Uberglam School of Fashion.
“I am very creative in wanting to design my own clothes – mostly because nothing fits me right as South African sizes are not kind to taller people,” Jessica says.
The birth of Skeleton Key Couture
Skeleton Key Couture first came to life in 2014. “Skeleton Key Couture started out as everyday wear. I wanted to take pants and shirts and such and spruce them up and give them more of either a Victorian, gothic or steam punk feel,” she explained.
“This is what I showcased in my first show. It did give me a lot of experience and allowed me to explore more of what I would like to do.”
Jessica decided to give Skeleton Key Couture a break.
“I then did a second show with a collection of more pretty designs, not to my personal taste, but it allowed me to push myself. After this I decided it was time to go back to Skeleton Key Couture,” she explained.
When Jessica first received the invite to Vancouver Fashion Week she couldn’t believe it was real. “That I will be part of Vancouver Fashion Week is terrifying and exciting and I am not sure if it has completely hit me yet. You don’t expect to receive invites like this when you are only just starting out.”
She will be showcasing 12 outfits as part of her Obsidian Collection during the October event.
The Obsidian Collection is an artistic fashion experiment inspired by the rapidly cooled, natural volcanic glass after which it is named.
The looks draw inspiration from the contradicting visual appearances, properties and varying colour shades of this element.
“While obsidian is hard, it is brittle and will shatter under pressure,” Jessica explained. “While the edges are scalpel sharp, the textures of broken obsidian are smooth and glassy with soft ripples and curved fractures. My collection is a blend of fine satins, sheers and intricate details brought to life through a contrast of darkened colour shades, rich blacks and glistening silvers.”
Jessica, who makes all her own designs from start to finish, hopes this show will open the door for her into the world of fashion.
The perfect match
Aimee Botes, who attends the National School of the Arts, where she majors in dance, and studies drama and rock ’n pop vocals through Trinity College, in London, has been making a name for herself in the world of modelling.
She first met Jessica in 2016. “Jessica was one of the designers I walked for and I immediately fell in love with her designs from the first fitting.” Respect and adoration was mutual.
“Aimee was so easy to work with at the Uberglam School of Fashion show,” said Jessica.
The relationship between designer and model has blossomed since their first meeting and Aimee is thrilled to be a brand ambassador for Skeleton Key Couture which she describes as a distinctive high fashion brand with a unique and alternative style.
“My signature look as an independent model means that I am an integral part of assisting in creating striking and memorable live shows and photographic content, so that Skeleton Key Couture can continue to form its own signature brand unlike no other.”
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