Mark January The 5th For Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ) Kicks Off!

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ), which is due to take place from March 5th to 7th, 2015 at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, returns with yet another powerful pack of young and emerging South African designers.

Names like Ruald Rheeder, Stefania Morland, Suzaan Heyns, Fabiani, Khosi Nkosi, Tart, Augustine, KL Tsotetsi, Samantha Constable, Nhlanhla Nciza, Scalo and Shana will feature their latest Autumn/Winter 2015 collections at the event.

Speaking about the new line-up, Sizwe Nzimande, a spokesperson at the event’s organiser African Fashion International (AFI), said, “We want to provide the international fashion community with a glimpse into the unique and innovative nature of African design and creativity.”

“At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2015, our primary focus will be fostering the creative independence of talented new artists emerging from South Africa, and providing retail opportunities for these designers within a global consumer-base,” Nzimande further added about MBFWJ’s primary goal to promote budding talents.

Every year, the Johannesburg event attracts masses of fashion entrepreneurs, buyers, bloggers, industry professionals, and local and international media to preview fresh runway looks. (PB)

 
Source: Fibre2fashion