COLLABORATIONS

FASHION BRIDGES

Some Other Label was a part of the fashion project, Fashion Bridges- I Ponti della Moda, a collaborative project between the Italian Embassy in South Africa and leading industry organisations, including Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, Centro di Firenze per la Moda Italiana, South African Fashion Week, Polimoda Firenze, Lineapelle, and the Nelson Mandela Forum. The project was designed to foster cultural and design exchange between Italy and South Africa, promoting emerging fashion talent from both countries.

Eight talented designers, four from South Africa and four from Italy, were selected to participate in a dynamic three-month virtual mentorship program hosted by Polimoda. This program was an opportunity for the designers to develop their skills and refine their collections. The results of their hard work were showcased to the world at Camera Moda's Fashion Hub during Milan Fashion Week in September 2021 and at South African Fashion Week in Johannesburg in October 2021.

Some Other Label was the press coordinator for the project and used the platform of SOL to tell the story of Fashion Bridges. The project received widespread recognition and coverage in leading fashion publications such as Business of Fashion, Fashion Network Italia, MF Fashion, and Vogue Italia.


VOICES @ WANTED SOUTH AFRICA

The fashion industry is facing a constantly changing reality amid global instability and rising consumer demands. As traditional business strategies are forced to change, brands are turning to technology and sustainability to remain relevant. Gucci's creative director, Alessandro Michele, is evolving the brand by playing with the past while presenting it in a new light. Emerging designers are also questioning what the future holds, with gender fluidity and inclusivity becoming increasingly important. The future of fashion is bridging the distance between cultures, showcasing the power of fashion as a form of self-expression and cultural dialogue. Despite the uncertainties, fashion has come a long way and offers a glimpse into a world that is yet to come.


Article on the Future of Fashion Wanted Magazine, read online via link here.


CHULAAP GUEST DESIGNER PROJECT PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO 104

Chu Suwannpha, South Africa’s own Prince of Prints was selected as the Guest Designer Project for Pitti Immagine Uomo 104 which took place in June 2023 in Florence, Italy.

Chu presented CHULAAP SS24 Sea Explorer through a hybrid installation at the Sala delle Nazionein the Fortezza da Basso on Wednesday 14th June 2023.

The presentation can be found here

You can follow Chu’s happy fashion here

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Photo Credit: Vanni Bassetti