Boys will be Boys/Girls will be Boys - 19/06/09

Last night DAF hosted a party to raise funds for the end of year show.
The theme was 'Androgyny'





Design by: Stephanie Anastasopoulos; Model: Aadilah Toufee





Thanks to everyone who attended and came to support of the Academy





The second years showed their menswear designs from this term



Design by: Kim Sassen








The third years asked friends to model for them and showed their tailoring outfits.




Design by: lameez Claasen; Model: Carlynne Smith





Backstage (left to right): model; Tansy Tarboten, Cindy Armstrong, model, Stepahanie Anastasopoulos, Samantha Bailey


Thanks must go to Steph and Sammy, who helped organize the party and fashion show.

Final Range Planning

Its that time of year and yesterday the 3rd years presented their final ranges to a panel of guest moderators from Truworths.


This included Anne;LTD, Luke; Men's Fashion Studio, Susan;ladies Fashion Studio and Julia from HR.

Claudor and Claudette by: Stephanie Anastasopoulos













The presentations went really well and the moderators were really pleased with the standard of work and at how receptive the students were to their constructive criticism.

Something Old/Something New by: Cindy Armstrong



There were lots of last minute additions and sleepless nights, but everyone rose to the challenge. Well done to all the 3rd years for all your hard work.



Beauty Uncovered by Tansy Tarboten








Summer of Love by: Abby May Richards













Requiem for a Dream by Tina Swigelaar














The Child Like Me by Lameez Claasen



We are all really looking forward to seeing the final product.... watch this space! :)

Architecture meets Tailoring

This term the 3rd years completed their tailored outfits. They were asked to look at forms of architecture as inspiration to create 3 designs, one of which was chosen to be produced.




Lameez Claasen - Inca pyramids, Mexico


From catholic churches and cathedrals to pyramids built by the Inca tribes, the students pushed themselves and created some truly beautifully crafted pieces.



Robyn Caris - Sydney Opera House, Australia




Cindy Armstrong - Heian Shrines/Japan
















Tina Swigelaar - Cambridge University














Stephanie Anastasopolous - Dilapidated building/Beirut.

Fund Raising and FAD awards

The students and lecturers have been hard at work creating items to sell at the annual DAF open day on the 1st August '09.



From earrings, clips, brooches, bean bag warmers and shopping bags, everything made and sold is aimed at raising funds for the end of year fashion show. So spread the word and come support DAF on 1st Aug!

Next up on the DAF calandar is the FAD awards. A competition run by Fochini which aims at uncovering fresh new talent.




The theme was 'Le Dolce vita'. Quite a few DAF students entered, but it was 3rd year student Tina Swigelaar who was accepted and will be required to make up 6 garments for the final leg of the competition.





Well done Tina!
























Steph Anastaopolous

Durban July '09 update

1 of the 3rd year students, Stephanie Anastasopolous, made it into the Durban July semi-finals and got a special mention from the judges.













Other creations included a lego dress along with various other creations from competing colleges.