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Cultural Intimacy Explored: David Tlale Spring/Summer 2010 @ ARISE Promise
South Africa’s David Tlale dubbed his collection ‘Cultural Intimacy’ and on the ARISE Promise of Africa Collective runway, we could see why. The palette for the collection was rich earthy colours and neutrals – these were an excellent base for the classic collection as it allowed the audience to focus on the marvelous cuts and unexpected mix of embellishments – there were tassles, there were Edwardian ruffles and then there were sequins. There was just something about this collection that was temptingly sophisticated yet naughty. Our favourite piece was an all-black outfit with comprised of a top with a high Edwardian collar, jacket and unique fringe embellished cigarette pants – we can just imagine fashion it-girl of the moment Rihanna rockin’ this. A perfectly polished collection from a budding design star.
The Pièce de résistance - Absolutely Fab!
The designer, David Tlale
See the moodboard! The origin and inspiration of the collection
Photo Credits: Zimbio & ARISE
nani
September 13, 2009 at 11:00 am
I am sorry but this is just DREADFUL.. Jewel by lisa Rocked and tiffany amber too. this is a summer collection??
Fashionisme
September 13, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Fab collection! This is very runway-esque and Jewel by Lisa’s collection is quite ordinary and very “I have seen this before-ish”. Just my opinion.
Jenny
September 14, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Fashionisme is right, its a runway collection, you’re not meant to wear the clothes the exact way they’re advertised.
Tiffany Amber and co just show thier fab designs, nothing edgy.
Good job David
Mochi
September 14, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Yeah,i always love his work. His pieces are always intricately designed and detailed .tiff amber n jewel by lisa…nice
amina j black
September 14, 2009 at 11:28 pm
this is what i called from runway to shop very edgy good work well done
kuka
September 16, 2009 at 5:11 am
Dear, fashion is an art. There are piece that are more ready-to-wear and pieces that are more avant-garde. Bear that in mind so you can appreciate this form of art better. But you can have your opinion I guess. I LOVE this collection.
Bukky
September 16, 2009 at 7:13 am
i hope everyone and their mother that are claiming to be designers see all d fabulous work from this Arise thingy!!now Thats WHATS UP!!
Imelda Klow
September 16, 2009 at 4:50 pm
FANTABULOUS!!! this is what i call UNIQUE and ELEGANT.
Bless you DT you Rock big time!!
Bola
September 27, 2009 at 5:05 am
fab collection- lots of edgy wearable pieces
PalmwineTapper
July 4, 2010 at 8:36 am
Now, that’s what I’m talking about. This is hot.