It appears the festive spirit of giving is upon us, and South African fashion designer David Tlale is looking to make one lucky bride’s dreams come true.

The acclaimed fashion dab hands is joining forces with Tastic Rice to give away an awe inspiring traditional wedding dress, which was showcased as part of his SS20 Collection at AFI Fashion Week in Johannesburg.

The top designer wants give this stunning dress to a lucky bride! Photo: Supplied

The announcement and showcase for the magical dress was attended by a bevy of notable guests, who were clad in their vibrant heritage themed garb. Spotted were Mthoko ‘Swenka’, Tracy Hlophe, Dj Sithelo who got the party going after the formal proceedings were over

The dress was worn by Zama Gcaba, who is also known as ‘Black Barbie’. The menu for this auspicious day was curated by Chef Lenstwe who ensured the guests had a proper feast.

The print from which the dress is made is inspired by a uniquely South African story of heritage and a celebration of our various cultures. “I created the dress with the bride that would win it in mind. I wanted to capture the essence of the meeting of two families and the merging of their heritage, and the spirit of celebration that surrounds the wedding day” said David Tlale.

Adding, “Every bride deserves a couture moment and I’m excited to make one special bride’s dreams come to life,” Tlale continues.

The dress was showcased as part of a collection that pays homage to David’s recently deceased mother, and fuses elements of the rice brand’s Heritage campaign that rolled out during the month of September.

The competition will be run across national and regional radio as well as social media from October, and the winner will be announced in December 2019.

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The only thing better than securing a clean pair of brand new kicks is getting a dope set that is authentically South African.

Being clad in local innovation isn’t just cool as a political statement; but also because our designers are kicking ass. One such brand is Bathu, who are looking into disrupting and elevating the current local landscape this summer.

The South African sneaker brand is scaling their business to avail their sneakers nationally, and it’s a first.

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Conceptualised and established in the streets of Alexandra, Johannesburg, in 2015, Bathu has experienced exponential commercial growth and cultural value. From moving their drops in the streets to the successful launch of four major retail stores throughout the country.

The #YamaSupa is a first from Bathu and draws inspiration from a multitude of South African cultures. With the creative mojo ‘Abafana  be style, abo sisi bama weave, wonke ama kasi alles, this is for you.’

The Bathu architects are elated about this next move.

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“As a brand, we have not done something of this magnitude, and we have an ambition of pushing beyond set boundaries with not only our sneaker designs but also how we communicate with our people” says Theo Baloyi, founder and CEO of Bathu.

Adding, “We are extremely excited to be bringing something that we hope will be an advocate for change in the current worldview of locally produced brands, also allowing for the nation a glimpse into our daily lives. People should be on the lookout for us and what we have in store this season”

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FRESH in sneaker news South Africa – adidas Originals introduces an updated Home of Classics pack including the most celebrated timeless style; the Supercourt, a shoe featuring design elements from the archive, for a new generation.

Worn-in adidas sneakers are made timeless by those who wear them and showcase how the shoes built with care, embody life experiences.

In an exploration of what it means to be young today, adidas Originals South Africa celebrate the individuality and limitless, rebellious nature of the youth through a moving series of film and stills.

Local creators including Tamara Moeng, Nkululeko Masemola, Lenzo Mangonyane, and Jakinda and Ayema of Stiff Pap lend their voices to this movement by expressing their unique character within a studio setting.

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The creators are perfectly styled in all white and wear their worn-in Supercourt sneakers. This iconic silhouette reflects the marks of its wearers, and ultimately, the marks these wearers leave on the cultures within their various industries.

The latest Home of Classics pack is composed of shoes that don’t rely on high-tech features, but on the same simple and iconic building blocks: three stripes, white leather, and rubber.

Headlining the pack are three new editions of the Supercourt – shoes inspired by an archive of classic sneakers that broke records and rules for generations – whose newest iterations reimagine the white leather tradition with modern colorways, featuring premium leather on the upper and lining and a sock lining in linen to add major excitement.

This Home of Classics launch also features all-time classics like the Stan Smith, Superstar 80s, Continental 80, Rivalry Lo, and A.R. Trainer – sneakers that reflect 50 years of expertise, culminated in a variety of iconic silhouettes.

They’re shoes built with care and ready to make new experiences in, like those lived by young creators worldwide.

The new Home of Classics pack is available at select adidas Originals stores

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