SAFW Student Design Finalists Announced
3rd-year student, Natheal Visagie, is through to the finals of SA Fashion Week 2019 Student Design Competition.
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DAF Students Show At Trade Fair in Paris
Four DAF students had the opportunity to show in Paris at the Apparel Sourcing Trade Fair in Paris Le Bourget.
Meghan Markle Sparkles In Hannah Lavery Dress
We couldn’t be more proud of DAF graduate, Hannah Lavery, whose limited edition Tencel Shirt Dress was worn by The Duchess Of Sussex, Meghan Markle, yesterday in Johannesburg.
H&M Talk On Sustainable Fashion
The non-profit H&M Foundation started the Global Change Award in 2015. The Global Change Award is one of the world’s leading challenges for early stage innovation, and the largest initiative of its kind in the fashion industry.
NONI GASA BURSARY
The Noni Gasa Bursary offers the unique opportunity to get more than just your academy fees paid. With sponsorships from Woolworths, Rain, Elna and Deckle Edge, we will ensure that your living expenses are covered, too.
DAF Alumni to Watch: Hannah Lavery
In celebration of Women’s Month, this August we’re shining the spotlight on three of our fierce female graduates who are taking the fashion industry by storm. Join us in saluting their success!
DAF Alumni to Watch: Margot Molyneux
In celebration of Women’s Month, this August we’re shining the spotlight on three of our fierce female graduates who are taking the fashion industry by storm. Join us in saluting their success!
DAF Alumni to Watch: Tamara Cherie Dyson
In celebration of Women’s Month, this August we’re shining the spotlight on three of our fierce female graduates who are taking the fashion industry by storm. Join us in saluting their success!
Thobey Cooper Debuts At SAMW
DAF graduate, Thobey Cooper, was interviewed for GQ magazine about his debut collection for South African Menswear Show (SAMW) 2019
DAF Student wins at FRANKFURTstyleawards!
The FRANKfurtstyleawards 2019 Finale Show was held on the 29th of June 2019 at the Messe Frankfurt Tendence trade fair. 130 students from 37 design schools across 30 countries participated in this year’s competition.
GUCCI Announces Partnership with DAF
Marco Bizzarri, President and CEO of GUCCI, visited DAF to meet our students and staff, as well as to announce the newly-launched GUCCI Fellowship Program.
Nicholas Coutts – A Loss To The Fashion Community
We have been left deeply saddened at the untimely passing of DAF Graduate Nicholas Coutts.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Closing the gap between education and industry, DAF leverages strong relationships with large retailers, independent designers and suppliers within the clothing and textile sector to provide real-life insight and practical learning. We create a dialogue that benefits both the learner and employer through creative engagements.
