Entries flood in from fashion students
May 07 2008 02:08:17:917PM  - (SA)  

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This resulted in record entries confronting the judges when the students from design colleges, technikons and universities across the region submitted storyboards of their designs, based on the theme It’s a Shore Thing.

The panel of judges shortlisted the semi-finalists from the storyboards submitted in each of the five regions competing in this year’s competition.

There is no doubt that the individual first prize of a week long trip to London to enjoy the London Graduate Fashion Week is also a massive motivator for the students.

Each student has to design a race day ensemble that is stylish, fashionable and encompasses the spirit of one of South Africa’s most prestigious events.

One of last year’s Bloemfontein regional finalists, Janine Jacobs from the Victoria Thoma Institute of Fashion, believes it is vital for aspiring designers to take part in events like the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award.

“It’s great to actually see how everything comes together and how it’s done in the life of an established designer,” said Jacobs.

“I was lucky enough to be one of the finalists last year which is now something I can add to my profile as an emerging designer,” she added.

Two finalists will be selected from the regional semi-finals countrywide with the winners going through to the national final in Durban from 18 to 20 June.

The winner will be announced on the day of the Vodacom Durban July in Durban on 5 July and will take home a cash prize as well as a week long trip to London to experience the 2009 Graduate Fashion Week.

The semi-finalists from the Free State are:

Cassandra Gunston, Cornelius du Preez, Carin Heyneke, Vusikhaya Cyprian Majale, Karli Vorster, Tsholofelo Mosidi, Sanet Wessels, Eunique Grotzinger, Ncinitwa Thandeka, Makali Mohanoe, Kim Robinson, Tasha Verwey, Mophosho Sannah, Amori Els, Xing Kang (Leslie), Sharné van Ryneveld, Stephanie Wulf and Chanelle Heyink.

Any questions about the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Programme can be directed to the fashion programme director Tiffany Prior on 031-303-2980 or by email on tiffany@dbn.icemodels.co.za.

For more information please visit www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za.

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