Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 190 If You Like This Article Kindly Give Us A Share! When David Tlale decided to drop auditing to study design more than 20 years ago, he was determined to stand out in the crowded fashion industry. Today, it’s hard to speak about South African fashion without mentioning Tlale, or “The King of Fashion”, as he is known. Tlale made his mark as one of the first designers to use fashion to showcase the beauty of African-styled clothes and the quality of African fabrics. Next week, Tlale will be honoured at the fourth annual African Diaspora. Awards for his contribution to the advancement of Africa – joining the likes of Grammy Award-winning singer Angelique Kidjo and Ethiopian supermodel Liya Kebede, who have been honoured at the prestigious event in the past. “This award is very humbling for me,” says Tlale. “Nobody goes into fashion or the arts with the hopes of getting awards, but it’s mind-blowing when you get the recognition.” But with that recognition comes a lot of pressure, he explains. “Getting this award means I have to work even harder to prove I really deserve it. There are so many other people who could have received it.” More Articles You Would Love Rihanna Drops More Haute Belly Bump Pictures Turning The ‘Ghetto Baby Momma’ Style Into Mainstream Fashion Inspiration #fGSTYLE: 10 Haute Looks That Prove Swanky Jerry Is Nigeria’s Number 1 Man Of Style In the same week, Tlale will also be honoured with the African Icon of Hope Award during the African Fashion Design Week in Nigeria, but will send a representative to accept the award on his behalf. “This award means a lot for me because it speaks directly to what I have always wanted to do well on my continent. As a young person who decided to leave a career in auditing for fashion it wasn’t easy convincing the people around me to believe in me. I’m glad I can now be an inspiration to young people and show them a career in fashion is possible if you are willing to work hard – no matter where you come from.” After a decade in the fashion industry, Tlale believes his journey as a “fashion designer with influence” is only just beginning. “The David Tlale brand is finally being recognised for what it is: a symbol of hard work, determination and, of course, luxury.” Source: citizen.co.za african diasporaafrican fashionDavid Tlaledesignerfashion awardsfashion industrySouth Africa Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail More For You Deisngers From Ghana, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Senegal & More To Showcase At Switzerland’s... South Africa’s Ekasi Fashion Week 2023 Set To Be Hosted At A Taxi... Here Is How Ghanaian Celebrities Arrived At The EMY Africa Brunch With Hollywood... Nigerian Brand Yahara NGR Presents The Lookbook For It’s Modest ‘RAMADAN 2023’ Collection #OOTD: Shanty Town Actress Ini Edo Serves Relentlessly In Her Jaw Dropping Medlin... Jewish Organizations Reject Kanye West’s Apology “He Needs To Do A Bit More... Pretty Sudanese Lady Goes Instantly Viral After She Puts On Blast Her Makeup... 5 Major Reasons Why Your Hair Is Breaking VIDEO: Fox News Host Jessie Watters Explains Kamala Harris’s $100M Check Is A... #BIKINIBAE: Discover Allie Redmond, The Pretty Damsel So Elegantly Serving Viral Swimwear Looks You must log in to post a comment.This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.