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Seven top trends from SA Menswear Fashion WeekThe SA Menswear Spring Summer collection recently took place at the Palms in Woodstock from Thursday, 6 July to Saturday, 8 July. Issa Leo, a Spanish designer, based in Cape Town opened the week with a showing at his store in Loop street. He stayed true to his ethos ‘quality, craftsmanship and design'. Issa believes in ‘reviving the lost industry in this country’, and sees his brand as a movement which promotes South Africa as a source of inspiration. He showcased his line of leather jackets, complimented by sports lux trousers, suede T-shirts and velour tracksuits, to name a few. ![]() Designer Issa Leo (in front) with his models The weekend continued with the rest of the showcases at The Palms in Woodstock were seven key trends were identified. Above the knee shortsAbove the knee shorts continued to shine from last Summer as shown by Rosey and Vittori, Tsepo Tsotetsi and Another. ![]() Another ![]() Rosey and Vittori SheenTransitioning from Winter 2017, 80’s shiney pleathers and lam-é fabrics re-introduced themselves in the collection, as shown by Rosey and Vittori, Tokyo James and Tsepo Tsotetsi. ![]() Tokyo James ![]() Tsepo Tsotetsi WhitesWhites, white combinations with colour and mochromes were shown during the collection reveal by Sol-Sol, Terence Bray, Tokyo James and Another. ![]() Sol-Sol ![]() Tokyo James SheersSheers are shown with placement print, embossing and pointelle knits, as seen in the range shown by Terence Bray, Tsepo Tsotetsi and Zeit Geist. ![]() Zeit Geist ![]() Terence Bray WaistedSelf-belts and tie details including waist bags, are shown by ALC Man, Another, Imprint and Zeit Geist ![]() ALC Man ![]() Imprint Longer lengthLonger lengths tops, with layered details give formal shapes a sportier feel this season, as shown by Terence Bray, Tokyo James, ALC Man and Another ![]() ALC Man ![]() Tokyo James AsymmetrySubtle oriental details were shown, inclusive of asymmetric wrap; tie and button details as shown by Zeit Geist, Terrence Bray and ALC Man ![]() Zeit Geist ![]() Terrence Bray About Meagan DuckittMeagan is a fashion designer, stylist, writer and public speaker. She owns a small clothing business called Calista Clothing and enjoys using her knowledge to empower women. View my profile and articles... |