Thespian talents to be showcased.

The theme for the Platinum Fashion Festival 2017 has been announced as “Thespian Wardrobe “. I must say not everyone knows what a thespian is, we all know what an actor or actress is, but thespian was a term foreign to most. It’s quite an old way of addressing an individual who works in the theatre arts.

As per usual Google was to the rescue. According to the dictionary thespian refers to drama and the theatre or an actor or actress. And so the excitement kicked in among the students of North West School of Design. 

 This is what we have been waiting for, to recreate some of the most iconic fashion statements made in musical theatre, cinema and television. 

Each year students have a one on one presentation regarding their designs and collections with principal Marlene Oosthuizen and lecturers. This year is especially special because all forms of drama took to fashion in the designs of students.

 Couture collections inspired by fairy tales, melancholic dramas and riveting thrillers. First year students were assigned various musicals in groups of 5. Be prepared to be transported to musicals that made political and humanitarian statements in the late 1970’s. 

 RTW collections are focused on a target market in order for the collections to be sellable and appealing to the audience. Although the theme can be incorporated to the designs, it is more important to create a sellable collection because the success of a designer is measured sales.

The Platinum Fashion Festival promises to be an eruption of Thespian Wardrobe. Be sure to book your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.

Platinum Fashion Festival Trends 2017

Our fashion communication and buying students along with Principal Marlene Oosthuizen plan the event in sordid detail for each Platinum Fashion Festival. Herewith follows the trends for 2017.

The backdrop will stay the same as the previous year only with the elevated ramp.

The chairs will be covered with black and white chair covers (one row white one row black) the seating will look the same as last year except the pavilions will be taken out and the moderators and media will be seated at the end of the ramp on levelled seating.

The lighting will be the same as the previous year, but with no coloured lighting.

Hair & Make-up will be confirmed closer to date as more trends will be analysed up to October.

Putting a fashion show together seems easy, but what happens backstage is rarely seen by all.  

Analysing of trends, deciding on possible venues, Lighting, Seating are just few of the many things that our events team manages.

Head over to our facebook page to see the inspiration video behind the theme of the Platinum Fashion Festival 2017 and keep an eye out for more event developments.