The Department of Fashion and Textiles at the Durban University of Technology will hold its annual Fashion Show from tomorrow Wednesday, 30 September to Friday, 2 October 2015.

Themed: “INCARNATION”, this year’s fashion show will showcase the designs of 38 third-year DUT students, with the best 20 ranges featured at the final showing on the last day of the show (Friday, 2 October 2015).

“We explore how the word and its meaning manifests in a fashion context, both on a personal interpretation level and that of familiar fashion concepts being reinvented”, said Terence Bray, third year Design Lecturer. “The theme encourages designers to self-evaluate and critically reflect on their own personal aesthetic and that of the popular choice or trend; though collections in essence should be a physical embodiment of their personality, ideals and design philosophy,” said Bray.

The word “incarnation” is derived from the latin word incarnates which means “to make flesh”. The word can be used for anything that is being invented afresh, taking a new step or a “new life” for people. Defining “Incarnation”, Head of Department (Fashion and Textiles), Sunthra Moodley, said, “Incarnation involves miracles, mystery and the embodiment of hope. The students’ inspirations were drawn from the global environment and their interpretation of the theme led them on a journey of self discovery. The students were tasked with putting together a collection of seven fully accessorised outfits that are reflective of their personal development, style and character. All the ranges are diverse, innovative and visually creative,” said Moodley.

This year’s panel of judges will include established designers from the local fashion industry. Sponsored prizes will be awarded to the best designers in the categories of Most Innovative Range, Best Range on Show, Most Commercial Range, Best Menswear Range and Best Technical Student.

The details of the DUT 2015 Annual Fashion Show are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 30 September – Friday, 2 October 2015

Venue: Fred Crookes Sports Centre, DUT Steve Biko Campus, Gate 5

Time: 19h00

Parking is available at Gate 4 at the Steve Biko Campus, Steve Biko Road.

Tickets cost R50.00 per person and are available at Computicket.

– Noxolo Memela

Kendyl models one of Philani Ndwalane’s designs which will be on show during this year’s DUT Annual Fashion.