DAF Open Day 01/08/2009

Last Saturday DAF held our first annual Open Day. There were yummy cakes, brownies and savory snacks for sale, packaged in hand made boxes with original hand drawn stickers.


Everything had a personal touch and it was great to give both parents and friends the opportunity to see what DAF is all about. All proceeds go towards raising funds for the end of year fashion show.

For the past two terms the students and staff put aside two hours every Friday to make crafts which could be sold on open day.


Items included veld brooches, earrings, clips, greeting cards and novelty bean bag warmers.





One of the items which really did well were the DAF environmentally friendly shopping bags.








As well as items for sale, all students had an exhibition space where they got to show the best of the work they have produced while studying @ DAF









Thanks to all who attended and helped to make our first open day a success. Special thanks must go to the LRC (Learner Representative Committee) and especially to Steph and Sam for being the driving force behind motivating everyone. Till next time :)

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.

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

Couture Culture /20:03:2009

DAF hosted a dress up party at Bang Bang Club Last Friday to raise funds for the annual fashion show.

The 3rd years got their friends to model and had a fashion show.

The theme was based on the 3rd year brief for their couture ranges - different cultures from around the world.






















Greece, Scotland, India and Tibet were just some of the sources of inspiration






















Thanx have to go to Tania Burman for Organising :)







1st years Hannah, Claire, Ilse, Pietrie, Grethe and Kylie











































Bianca and Luke Fobian

Until next time :)