Highlights from SA Menswear Week – Autumn/Winter 2016

The third instalment of South African Menswear Week (SAMW) was held at Cape Town Stadium last week (3 – 6 February 2016). Talented designers from across Africa showcased their 2016 Autumn/Winter collections.

See the highlights below from Africa’s only focused menswear fashion week:

2BOP

Chulaap by Chu Suwannapha

Craig Port

Magents

Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo 

CHULAAP x Superga – South Africa’s First Superga Designer Collection

For Spring/Summer15/16 Superga SA collaborates with Chu Suwannapha aka the ‘Prince of Prints’. Chu is known for his vividly electric and African inspired style. He recently debuted CHULAAP, a universally acclaimed collection at this year’s SA Menswear Week.

Thai born and Cape Town based Chu is the first South African designer collection, and offers three distinct and vibrant shoe designs.

The classic 2750 featuring a colourful Ndebele print. 

The 2790 monochromatic “AFRO POP” platform sneaker. 

The 2311 slip-on featuring an African wax origami print that is a nod to Chu’s Thai heritage and signature motif. 

The three shoe designs have a unique artistic, ethnic quality that will be a definite collector’s item for sneakerheads and fashion-lovers alike.

The collection will be available for purchase by international partners both in standalone stores & online.

#Swagspotter: Chu Sawannapha, SAFW

Chu Sawannapha is the fashion director for Huisgenoot and YOU.