Hair & Beauty Show Cape Town
The DAF students were invited to showcase their garments at the Hair & Beauty Show. The event was held at the Lookout, which is at the V&A Waterfront. Four of our third year graduates were invited to showcase their final collections. Our 2nd years wowed the audience with their incredibly creative avant-garde range, titled “Noir”. […]
DAF Static Show 2015
We are very excited to announce our new concept, DAF Static Show 2015, for our end of year graduate show. The reason for us moving towards installations, rather than a fashion show – is to allow our industry guests, family and friends to get a real sense of each students work. From concept to final […]
DAF Fashion Show Fundraiser
Gearing up to the annual DAF Fashion Show (which this year will be taking on a new and exciting format of a static show), the staff and students organised a fundraiser event. Held on the 3rd of October at the college in Woodstock. The Saturday morning kicked off with a trend presentation by fashion […]
DAF Lecturer: Blanc
Alexandra Blanc, designer and DAF lecturer, launched her latest basics range for BLANC on Thursday 24th September at the Threads Project in Woodstock Cape Town. The range focuses on basics for men & women with attention to quality fabrics and fit. The collection is comprised of a black, white, grey and blue denim color palette with BLANCs […]
Tamara Cherie Dyson x MRP collection
Tamara Cherie Dyson, past DAF graduate and winner of the ELLE Rising Star Design Award 2014, has launched her new capsule collection for MRP. Featuring geometric prints, washed grey denim, melange tees and hints of rose gold, navy and mustard. The collection is comprised of basics with a twist – shirts, shorts, dresses, pinafores, tees, […]
Experience Creative Woodstock Event
Thanks to everyone that came through on Saturday at the Bello Studio (The Old Biscuit Mill) for the screening of the Woodstock Experience Project. The Project is a collaboration between 5 different creative tertiary institutions in the Woodstock/ Obs area. Cape Audio College Ruth Prowse School of Art BHC School of Design Design Academy of Fashion […]
Experience Creative Woodstock
Students from 5 creative school are collaborating in a creative experience. They are working together in 5 groups to create 5 clips in 36 hours! Wishing them all best. Further details to follow regarding the opening screening and how YOU can get an invite to attend. Check out the DAF Youtube Channel to view the […]
Elle Rising Star entries are open!
For the last two years Africa’s most talented young fashion designers have been Design Academy of Fashion graduates. Entries for 2015 are now open. http://www.elle.co.za/elle-rising-star-3/
DAF Lecturer presents at Fashion Revolution
What an inspiring presentation at Fashion Revolution this morning! It’s amazing to see local brands take a stand for sustainability, such as our very own Nikki St. Quintin (DAF lecturer), with her brand, Bastion Menswear! #Fashrev
Open Day Tote Bags for sale
We have been busy making one of a kind tote bags in order to raise funds for our annual fashion show. They are up for sale at our open day this Saturday 06 June. So pop into the college to see what the students are up to and help support local South African design talent!