Following my opening SAFW lookpost last week, I am sharing another one of my outfits from fashion week. On day 2 of SA Fashion Week, I wore this beautiful unisex waistcoat by Thabo Makhetha to her show. I loved the semi-oversized silhouette of the coat and the fact that it was slightly monochromatic. As I was digging the whole “keeping it simple” approach to fashion week this year, I couldn’t wait to make this my statement piece of the night. On the night, I paired this with a simple mid-calf black dress but for this look, I tried it with a black jumpsuit to play up the masculine aspect of the coat. I was actually pleasantly surprised that Thabo’s collection for the night used the same black-white-red blanket that this coat was made from.

This season's collection was so high-fashion and I loved how it incorporated smart layering as well as the Basotho aesthetic that the Thabo Makhetha brand is so well known for. If you remember my last post on the Thabo Makhetha SAFW show last season here, you would remember how I has spoken about her changing aesthetic and adapting the Basotho culture into a chic lifestyle brand. This show received rave reviews from the media and was honestly my favourite show of the week.

For this look, I just wanted to showcase the beauty of this coat; its design, print and appeal. I chose to keep the surroundings minimalistic and play around with shadow, silohuettes and the coat itself. This coat would be a fantastic wardrobe addition to your winter closet. If you would like to order your own, go to her website here to check it out. Thank you so much to Thabo for letting me wear her designs xoxo

The week is nearly done (yay) but the projects ain't slowing down... but I am really exciting for the upcoming months. Aren't you?

Outfit Details:
Coat: Thabo Makhetha @tmakcc/ Jumpsuit: Woolworths/ Shoes: Zara/ Ear Cuff: Call It Spring

Photography: Londam-Holland
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I have never been so happy to see a Monday because that means that Fashion Week is behind us (for now…). It has been a crazy two weeks with MBFWJ and SAFW both demanding our attention..I will definitely be doing a post about my fashion week experience and how it has differed from when I first started in this industry.  But for now, I want to take a moment to share one of my favourite shows from SAFW, Thabo Makhetha.  A close friend and amazing designer, this was Thabo’s first time at SAFW.  After having her work showcased at Design Indaba after Design Indaba as well as Vancouver Fashion Week, it was so great to welcome her on the big stage in her home.

The Thabo Makhetha brand has always been synonymous with designs using the traditional Basotho blankets.  Last year we did a campaign for her Basotho blanket coats (seen here) and it cemented her aesthetic.  I was quite happy to see that with her SS15 collection, she took a slight departure from the Basotho coats that we are use to, giving us something new; feminine and elegantly light  dresses, while still incorporating her signature Basotho aesthetic in the accessories. I loved the vibrant colour palette of burnt orange, reds, green, black and white, reminiscent of African sunsets and awe-inspiring landscapes. The clothing was complimented by jewelery by Pichulik, Afrigarde and over-sized necklaces by Pieces.  

I am so excited to see what Thabo has in store for us in the future.  I fell in love with so many items and the evening dresses are closet must-haves.  I think that its vital to to support out own local designers and to appreciate our own aesthetics. Check out some snaps from her show and some of my favourite looks.

Clothing: Thabo Makhetha/ Neckpieces: Pichulik, Afrigarde & Pieces/ Shot at SA Fashion Week SS15

After show fun with Thabo Makhetha and model, Ole Morapedi.