Mentorship a stitch in time for fashion designers

“The municipality initiated the programme to equip and expose fashion designers to various fashion skills which will enable them to be innovative and enhance their businesses. The programme will also help facilitate market and networking opportunities leading to growth and sustainability of the emerging fashion designers’ businesses,” reads a statement from the municipality.

Fashion designers and houses within the region are invited to partake in the programme that focusses on business development, participation in the Durban Fashion Fair, participation in the Fashion Pavilion during the Durban Business Fair and access to a wider market.

“Due to technological advancement, the fashion sector has also undergone significant changes and has become a fast growing sector internationally,” said mayor, Zandile Gumede.

The following documentation is required by those wanting to apply: A company profile; individual profile or CV; copies of relevant education; certified copy of ID; letter of motivation; professional portfolios (showing clothing ranges currently in the works or completed within the last year) and proof of residence.

These must be delivered by Thursday, 15 December to the Business Support, Tourism and Markets Unit, 11th Floor, 75 Dr Langalibalele Dube Street, Durban.

For information contact Nondumiso Mhlongo on 031-311-4578 or Nondumiso.Mhlongo@durban.gov.za.

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