Consisting of casual,formal and Islamic wear. The Vanshells Creation is about to release their unique collection to the world. In an interview with Aftv mag,the owner of Vanshells Creation (Maleeqa) told Aftv mag about the collection and also she tells us more about the Vanshells Creations Fashion show which us going to be hosted in South Africa.
TR:You will be hosting a fashion show this weekend. Can you tell us the name of the show and why it was given that name?
VC:The name of the Fashion show is Vanshells Creations Fashion Show. My business name is Vanshells Creations and alot of my clients know me by this name hence the name Vanshells Creations Fashion show . I create what ppl want in fashion. I feel everyone has their own personality and own style of fashion they need as an individual thats why its a Creation something different from the ordinary.
TR:Why did you thought of establishing the fashion show?
VC:I thought of hosting the fashion show because it would be a great way of making my passion and dream come true and providing the community of Uitenhage and its designers a platform to showcase what they can do and the talent this small community have . Its also a platform to grow my business and to get noticed by the community. Us as designers makes clothes and create new designs and is not often seen by a wider audience but get the compliments from the clients and those close to them about the designs and clothes they wear that was created and made by us thats why i decided to host this Fashion show.
TR:Your vision as hosts is to assist and empower your economy.Aside from yourself who are other designers who will be showcasing their brand?
VC:Apart from myself , i have selected a few designers from the community that is underprivileged but has a great talent for designing and making their own clothes to empower themselves. I have selected 4 designers. Sipho, Alida, Bulelwa and myself as well to showcase. They have different designs and styles that they create ranging from traditional african clothes to suits wedding , evening and casual wear both for men women and children.
TR:Take us to the collection you will be showcasing?
VC:The collection i will be showcasing is my spring collection consisting of casual, evening, ISlamic and formal wear with a bit of traditional hand made designs in between on the garments that i believe will bring out the beauty and confidence in anyone wearing my creations.
TR:Excluding the exhibition which will be done by designers can you tell us what other activities will be taking part?
VC:The other activities thats in the fashion show is also by local artist. There will be a talented solo dancer , a group of dancers that the eldest is 22 years old and the rest are between 10 and 16 years of age , two dancers and one guy thats performing one song . All the artist are from the leas privileged community that has talent in different styles of dancing and singing. The reason why i included them in the show is to encourage them to do better and live out what they love to do in front of an audience that will enjoy the performance.
TR:Where do you see the future of your brand?
VC:I have a great vision and always strive to do my best and at whatever i do. I see my brand making it internationally and encourage other designers to do their best. Theres always a new fashion trend coming out and for designers like myself that have the passion and vision to move forward and bringing the fashion out their to the people that likes fashion and new trends. Everyone wants to look good and by wearing something beautiful u feel more confident.
TR:You are from South Africa and a number of young African designers derive from your country.What advise do you have for young up coming designers from your area?
VC:A school teacher once told me, if you want to gain something u must sacrifice. I was in grade 7 at the time. My years of schooling has long gone and those words still stick to me in everything i do. My advice to those designers out there is to follow your dreams, be determined in what u do even if u have to make a sacrifice but reach your goal. Be around positive people that encourage you and not bring you down. That way the mind will stay and think positive .
TR:Lastly what words do you have for those who are going to be attending the event?
VC: I would tell them never to give up . Stay drug free . Keep your head held high no matter what others say behind your back. Be an example to those that are serious about their vision and what they want in life . Encourage the younger generation.. after all they will represent you one day when u cant do it yourself. That way your legacy will live through them and what u teach them today will benefit them tomorrow.
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By Rubaya Tapiwa
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