Engage the World through Design
3rd-year student, Natheal Visagie, is through to the finals of SA Fashion Week 2019 Student Design Competition. South African Fashion Week Student Competition finalists have been chosen and we are excited to announce that DAF 3rd-year student, Natheal Visagie, hasRead more
On September the 16th, four of the seven Design Academy of Fashion students who made it to the finals of the Frankfurt Style Awards, had the opportunity to show in Paris at the Apparel Sourcing Trade Fair in Paris Le Bourget asRead more
The FRANKfurtstyleawards 2019 Finale Show was held on the 29th of June 2019 at the Messe Frankfurt Tendence trade fair. We’re extremely proud of our seven DAF students who made it to the finals – namely, Jenna Standish, Keshia Smith,Read more
The FRANKfurtstyleaward is one of the world’s most established global fashion contests for students. It stands for a sustainable talent and career platform that connects fashion newcomers, professionals, colleges, universities, fashion creators and the fashion & style communities. The contest’s unique conceptRead more
DAF 2016 Alumni, Paidamoyo Kondile, graduated not only with her diploma in Fashion Design from DAF, but with the coveted SAFW Student Competition prize, sweeping up 1st place with her intricately made African print dress. We catch up with her,Read more
Lexus South African Menswear Week once again hosted some of Africa’s top established and emerging designers, showcasing their new Autumn/Winter 2017 ranges. DAF alumni, Nicholas Coutts, presented his 70’s-inspired range with his signature weaving technique and fresh colours popping onRead more
This past weekend one of our final year students, Paidomoyo Kondile won the South African Fashion Week 2016 Student competition! Their brief was to Design a high fashion DRESS using African print fabric! Congrats Paidamoyo Kondile! We are super proudRead more
On the 29th of September, Roodebloem Studios in Woodstock was transformed into an expertly designed space. Curating the gap between fashion and furniture for the launch of DAF alumni, Tamara Cherie’s Spring / Summer 2017 collection in collaborative launch event withRead more
Luke and Philippa, our final year students got a taste of limelight yesterday when they appeared on the Hectic Nine-9 live T.V. show to showcase their menswear designs and talk all things fashion with the presenters. Well done, guys!
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.Read more