Design Academy of Fashion - Free Workshop for Prospective Students

DAF will be holding a workshop on the ‘Introduction to Storyboards’ on Saturday 19 September from 10h00 to 13h00 for any prospective students for 2010. If you are in Grade 12 or have completed your studies and are interested in the course, please contact us by Monday 14 September 2009. You will then be given a list of stationery requirements to bring along.

Please contact Suzanne at 021 4489379 or at info@daf-academy.co.za

Graduate Shows '09

Last Thursday the 3rd years took part in the Cape Town Fashion Week Graduate Shows.









Robyn Caris








All schools were asked to put forward their their top students from the 2009 graduate class.








Lameez Claasen







6 Daf students were chosen to show 3 peices of their final ranges.







Stephanie Ana










Samantha Bailey

















Cindy Armstrong

















Tina Swiggelaar won an CTFC award and all the students did so well and really stood out - we are so proud of all of you! Keep up all the hard work :)

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 :)

DAF Open Day 01/08/2009

The Design Academy of Fashion will be hosting an open day were the Daf students will be exhibiting their college work. There will also be craft items and yummy cakes for sale. All proceeds will go towards the end of year fashion show, so bring your friends and parents and come show your support!

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.