Menswear at SA Fashion Week SS12
Designers showcased some unexpectedly exciting menswear shows at SA Fashion Week’s spring-summer collections, which drew to a close on Sunday at The Crowne Plaza in Rosebank, Johannesburg. While some were predictable, there seemed to be an improvement in their work. One such designer, for me, was Ephraim Molingoana whose label Ephymol often falls short of inspiring an ounce of excitement in me. The designer showcased panel shirts, tailored suits and some knee-length shorts among other things in a very wearable collection. While I felt it was not directional, I found little fault in the styling and spotted a few items that I wouldn’t mind adding to my closet. Read more
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