When it
comes to local designers… actually all designers, Thula Sindi is up there with
my favourites. His timeless designs are sophisticated, luxurious, elegant and
simply beautiful. When pieces of clothing look like his do, you can see that
someone’s love and soul has gone into creating them.
Thula
originally hails from Klerksdorp and studied at LISOF after which he worked as
head designer for a Dutch textile company with which he showed a collection at
SA Fashion Week in 2005. In 2006 he showed his own range at SA Fashion Week and
his since become a treasured and respected designer. He has won many accolades
like the SA Tourism South African Designer of the Year in 2012 and has featured
in many lists such as the Mail & Guardians top 200 young South Africans and
the Forbes 30 Under 30: Africa’s Best Young Entrepreneurs in 2013. Thula also
met designer Valentino who, after seeing his designs, invited him to his
private atelier. He has dressed inspirational women such as Jena Dover and
Terry Pheto and the Williams sisters are rumoured to have had a slight sibling
squabble over a Thula Sindi skirt during one of their trips to South Africa.
Thulasindi.com
launched recently and it gives your fingertips access to Thula’s beautiful
designs. Delivery is free(within South Africa) and there are a number of secure
payment methods. The price-range is quite reasonable too considering its
designer. I have
spent hours on the site already, just admiring the clothes. I currently have my
eye on the silver baroque tulle skirt priced at ZAR2799. It is perfection!
I’m glad
that pieces from local designers are becoming so accessible. It’s taking baby
steps, but the local fashion industry is really growing and that makes my heart
warm!
Until next time
Love and
sparkles
Zaakira
xox
(Images
from thulasindi.com)
