#FASHIONWEEK: Durban Fashion Fair #DFF2017 Starts From The Bottom To The Top

Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) 2017 is in its sixth year of showcasing some of the best talent under the eThekwini Municipality and South Africa. As probably thee platform most proactive in not nurturing the industry, but also the next generation of talent, DFF2017 has done it again with the implementation of two of their youth-building programmes.

First up was the search for the next crème-de-la-creme of model talent in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Representatives from DFF and the eThekwini Municipality went around Durban scouting new talent. Once discovered, the talent was shortlisted and final group has been going through a variety of programmes put together by DFF and eThekwini Municipality through its Fashion Development Programme.

The next breed of fashion faces to participate at Durban Fashion Fair.

To be part of these models’ success stories, visit the DFF2017 Facebook page, here, and vote for your favourite model.

As if that was enough, DFF continued on their journey of developing young talent from the province. DFF’s mentee programme identified 5 young make-up artistry candidates to participate in a 5-Day master class. These 5 will form part of the Make-Up Partner for DFF, Kryolan’s team, who will be working their magic on all the models during this year’s DFF showcase.

Busisiwe Ngcobo with DFF new face model - Lavender Muchenje

Sindi Shangase, Convenor of Durban Fashion Fair stated: “We are delighted to have Kryolan on board as a sponsor. It’s been exciting to watch the students develop their skills with the backing of such a well-respected international brand that is used by professionals and consumers worldwide”.

Aldytha da Costa of Make Up Your Mind and Head Make-Up Artist for Kryolan at Durban Fashion Fair added: “Kryolan is very excited to be a sponsor for this year’s Durban Fashion Fair. We are also super thrilled with the calibre of talent that we discovered amongst the five students that we trained up for Durban Fashion Fair. They were all a pleasure to teach and we know they will reach great heights”.

Aldytha da Costa of Make Up Your Mind and head Makeup Artist for Kryolan KZN

The young ones are getting their act together. How about you? Make sure you don’t miss the 6^th Annual Durban Fashion Fair, taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre from Wednesday, 23^rd August to Friday, 25^th August, followed by the DFF Recognition Awards Show on Saturday, 26^th August 2017 – 40 designers, 16 runways shows: don’t miss it!

Tickets are on sale right now, via Computicket!