Designers to headline Durban July named
Six top fashion designers have been named to headline the 2022 edition of the Durban July Invited Designer Showcase. The showcase is presented by the Durban Fashion Fair and will feature designers such as Leigh Schubert, Zama Mathe, Kathrin Kidger, Karen Monk Klijnstra, Sandile 'Duke' Mngadi and Lara Klawikowski. The flagship event of the fashion
Six top fashion designers have been named to headline the 2022 edition of the Durban July Invited Designer Showcase.
The showcase is presented by the Durban Fashion Fair and will feature designers such as Leigh Schubert, Zama Mathe, Kathrin Kidger, Karen Monk Klijnstra, Sandile ‘Duke’ Mngadi and Lara Klawikowski.
The flagship event of the fashion programme features a hand-picked selection of household name designers, each invited to showcase a range of garments inspired by the race day theme ‘Show Me The Honey’.
Fashion programme director, Tiffany Prior, said the six were chosen for their status in the fashion design community and their connection to the Hollywoodbets Durban July.
“They are all back for a special reason because the showcase was shut down at the last minute last year, which was very frustrating. It is a wonderful lineup of designers that I know will ensure the Hollywoodbets Durban July Invited Designer Showcase will be a very memorable event. Each of the designers has so much they will bring to the show,” said Prior.
Prior added that Zama Mathe started with them many years ago and is such fun to work with, saying that Mathe has a huge following and always produces. Also, Prior said Kathrin Kidger is a Durban icon, adding that she understands the event and she always goes the extra mile.
“I love Duke and we have developed a relationship over many years. He is brilliant at tailoring and he just seems to get better and better over the years. He will be showing two menswear looks and one womenswear look. Karen Monk Kljinstra, as we know, is always slightly over-the-top! She always understands the themes. I know you will see colour from her – the KMK brand is all about burst of colour and I know she will own this theme. Lara Klawikowski has a very special place in this event. She was a winner of the Young Designer Award many years ago and has just gone from strength to strength. She is so unique and has handwriting that is so identifiable. I think she will show us just why the student competition is so important,” said Prior, adding that Leigh Schubert is synonymous with Durban.
She said Schubert looks way past what looks immediate in a theme and comes up with something unbelievable every time.
