So... the first show for my viewing pleasure was non other than David Tlale. Inspired by "Cape Colored" heritage, Tlales showcase was held in the rich historical area of Bo Kaap. One of thee most iconic Cape Heritage sites; well known for its multi colored semi-detached houses and its colored and malay culture. Managing to block of the road in true Tlale dramatics, the runaway was the main street (Rose Str) and the back drop was a breath taking blue sky and table mountain. With the city buzzing and the awkward sound of our own voices the lack of music set an eerie tone to the all white show. Splashes of color were seen in the dip dyed stockings, platform court shoes and hair rollers in the girls hair. Each model started off cloaked in bright fabric before revealing their looks. The show was beautiful and I felt completely in tune with the designs and inspiration since I have deep routes in the Cape Coloured and Malay culture.
I was lucky enough to have the chance to interview David Tlale for our new webshow launching really soon! If you follow me on twitter I'm sure you've seen the "#Threads" hash tag. Threads is all about fashion in South Africa and filming our first few episodes at fashion week with my co-hosts Anelisa Mangcu (Perfectly Tailored) and Nicci St Bruce (Vamp) was so much fun! The three of us attended the final day and worked hard interviewing Designers and Editors about their take on fashion week. Having missed all the big names it was really fun to spend the evening working with the girls and getting some really great content for our show (after a change of outfit of course).
All in all fashion week was more like fashion day for me but David Tlale made it worth my while and so did the Threads team! Below is a peak of my outfit and a great photograph of Anelisa, David Tlale and I.
In Fashion & Love
x x x
Aisha
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| Abaya//Gifted from Jeddah. Shoes//Aldo. Bag//Aldo. Socks//Cotton On |
7 Comments:
i am so so so impressed with u! even though u were at fashion week (and we all know at fashion week we wanna look all fly and ish) u chose ur muslim identity and respected the month of ramadaan. and u killing in ur abaya! anything can be accesorized! seriously i am MAD impressed and inspired! just goes to show that we as muslim females can do ANYTHING as long as we have the wisdom to it in the best and most apt way,especially in the public eye.
represent! proud of ya!
Great work Aishy Baby! I often see Muslim women covered from head to toe, but its usually in a dull, dark and single colour. I would love to see more muslim women walking around with more vibrance to their appearance/dress. I do not know so much about the religion and I do understand that modesty is very important. You have shown how one can dress modestly but at the same time be equally fashionable, original and thus show off your own individual style and beauty.
Gorgeous outfit hun!!
You looks so beautiful wear hijab Aisha ! Gorgeous dear ! <3
Beautiful Aisha! Please share how you did your turban?
You look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G dear!!
I am so inspired,I always believe that we can wear our hijaab anywhere and not feel shy and you've proved it..WELL DONE.. you are an inspiration to young and old,Muslim and not..We should always be true to who we are and people will respect us and accept that..
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