Fashion Week brings hope to dying textile industry
The eight edition of the Africa Fashion week in Johannesburg has brought a glimmer of hope to the dying textile industry of the biggest economy in the African continent.
Most of the designers who showcased their collections and used South African produced textiles and took the help of craft workers to design shimmering fashion clothing.
One designer - Thula Sindi has embroidered his collection with the help of skilled seamstresses who work under cooperatives in the Johannesburg factory areas.
Another Durban-based fashion designer - Dax Martin had his swimwear and lingerie line produced by local tailors.
The industry is hopeful that these designers will showcase and sell their collections across the globe, which will in turn bring business for the local textile sector.
Fibre2fashion News Desk - India
在约翰内斯堡举行的第八届非洲时装周为非洲大陆上最大经济体奄奄一息的纺织行业带来了一线希望。
大多设计师纷纷亮相他们的服装系列,并用南非生产的纺织品和在手工艺者的帮助下设计出闪闪发光的时装。
一个名为Thula Sindi的设计师在约翰内斯堡工厂地区的合作社工作的熟练女裁缝们的帮助下,绣他的服装。
另外一个德班的时装设计师,Dax Martin,他的泳装和内衣生产线是由当地的裁缝所完成的。
业界希望这些设计师在全球范围内展示,出售自己的服装,这将为当地纺织行业带来商机。
来源:Fibre2fashion News Desk - India
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