David Tlale graces Gabs July Fashion Show
Monday, July 18, 2022 | 180 Views |
David Tlale collection PICS: PHATSIMO KAPENG.
The event was also graced by the presence of the Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame, Mrs Botswana reigning Queen, Ambrociah Samboko and Keno Custom Suits co-founder Donald Nnoto. David Tlale is a South African fashion designer who is renowned for setting pace in the industry.
In an interview, the sterling designer highlighted that he showcased a fusion of collections. The first collection which was Orange and White, accessorised with sunglasses and sling bags was according to Tlale, “a monogram for a collaboration with Avon South Africa.” Another collection that he showcased was the Brown and Gold collection, and he stated that it was an Autumn-Winter collection fused with the ‘black story.’ Moreover, it was debuted at Paris Fashion Week in March.
The statement, whilst some may say, comes a little bit too late, is timely as gender-based violence (GBV) continues to haunt the country. A week hardly passes without reports of a wife, a girlfriend or boyfriend being killed by their intimate partners. Just recently, a high-ranking officer stationed at Glen Valley Barracks reportedly murdered his wife and has so far managed to evade arrest. It is also alleged that another soldier murdered his...