First Look: Zando.co.za Winter 2016 Collection - Fall For Winter

Zando.co.za has officially launched their high winter collection - Fall For Winter, where style meets architectural design.  This winter 2016 Zando.co.za enthuses design with a militant inspired edge, specifically curated to bring out the bold and celebrate the cold.  Winter 16’s absolute fashion focus will leave you feeling polished and ready for runway battle. Playful in nature and bundled with layered colourways – expect rolled necks, detailed ankle boots or eye catching prints and statement sleeves. Bold maximalist apparel and voluminous elegance are the flavours for this winter’s spell.

In complete contrast to Free Fall’in, Fall for Winter ’16 relies heavily on the natural architectural balance provided by the shoot landscape. Strong lines create a geometric distinction between illustrious rolling hills and linear form.

Nothing says iconic insignia like a cosy sweater and a classic fedora with a muted yet monochromatic palette. Fall for Winter ’16 perfectly pairs with a seductive knee high heel, tasselled ankle boot or athletic sneak, depending on the style best suited for your style needs. Head over to www.zando.co.za to shop these striking pieces!

Call It Spring 2016 Collection Is Now Available On Zando

Zando joins forces with the ultimate shoe, handbag and accessories destination – the ever so coveted and internationally defined, Call It Spring. Strong in their Canadian roots, this fashion forward variety reflects up-to-the-minute trends with price-tags accessible to all.

Call It Spring whimsically slices through the market with its eternally youthful charisma and charming edge. This guy or gal is careful to remain playful yet distinctive and never predicable. The moto ‘Stand OUT while fitting IN.’

Envisaged through transnational runway flair with a contemporary twist, the Call It Spring 2016 Collection may be defined by two seasonal ‘must haves’ and three key themes which include:

• Polished Punk - black leather and metallic detail.
• Modern Vintage – an eclectic mix of exotic prints, folksy hues and worldly embellishment.
• Wild Kingdom – faux-fur lining and corset lacing, darker florals and shiny foils.

You can shop the Call It Spring 2016 Collection at Zando.co.za, with product prices ranging between R349.00 – R1149.00.

Introducing Free Fall’In –Zando’s Exclusive Brand Offering To Get You Autumn/Winter Ready

This season Zando.co.za invites you to celebrate your fashion individuality! Autumn Winter 16’s (AW16) sheer fashion variation has a little something for everyone, leaving nothing to be desired.

Taking inspiration from global street style and the compelling runways of Paris, London and New York, the Zando’s AW16 collection explores a fierce yet classic approach to seasonal transition. With a strong emphasis on spiced hues and faux fur with a seasonal velvet touch – textures run dense and layered. According to Amanda Lepar (Senior Buyer, Zando Women’s Apparel) “There is strong international influence for AW16 with a number of trends which one can easily relate to. From graphic black and white, sizzling punk, folksy tribe, military and an eighties comeback, Free Fall’in on Zando.co.za holds the key to style variety and perfect personality match.”

With a strong emphasis on brand offering expansion, AW16 was built to not only highlight a stark colourway, but looked to incorporate a rich mosaic of florals and geometric pattern in order to amplify styling capability.

Zando’s AW16 Collection falls into the following 3 prominent categories for both ladies and gents according to Zeane Singer (Zando’s Fashion Editor):

Trends for the ladies:

Borrowed from the Boys

This look is strongly inspired by international street culture. We like to think of it as hipster meets fashionista with a tomboy finish. Create the look with ripped boyfriend jeans, cleated side buckle boots, a soft white blouse topped with a smokey eye and soft nude lip.

Dark Romance

This luxurious look speaks for itself, a chic silhouette with a sultry twist. Ideal for career chasers with a full social calendar. Think lace detailed dress finished with a black leather jacket, velvet tie up heels and a burgundy wrap blouse. Add a vibrant masala lip for that added pop. 

Folksy

Folksy has a fierce 1970’s influence with a slightly softer tone for that ultimate transitional changeover. This girl has a youthful spirit and playful bohemian charm. Pair your curvy fit basic skinny with a suede waterfall jacket and fringe bag. Warning! Don’t leave the house without your neckerchief or round sunnies.

Trends for the gents:

Formal

A suave affair. This gentleman pairs perfectly fitted chinos with a buttonup and pocket square.

Athleisure

The definitive gym look with a futuristic flare, embrace it! The trend has evolved past its original leggings-andtee combo to its current stage: stylish sweatpants, on point sneaks and a high performance fit not meant only for the gym.

Libertine

From Brooklyn to Shoreditch, modern street culture reflects a nomadic representation of the classic blazer, ripped jeans and warm brogues – top it off with a trilby hat for that final grunge push.

To shop the AW16 collection, visit: www.zando.co.za 

A Closer Look at Spree Men’s and Women's Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection

Spree presented their Autumn/Winter 2016 (AW16) collection on Wednesday, 2 March 2016. Today we take a closer look at both the men’s and women’s collection which is now available online.

For the Ladies:

The women’s collection has everything you would expect to see in an Autumn/Winter offering – cosy knitwear, blanket wraps, ankle boots, and those ultra-fluffy, faux fur jackets. Leading with ‘boho’ styles, Seventies trends and contemporary shapes, the Spree AW16 collection is full to the brim with amazing coats and glamorous maxi dresses.  Familiar shapes get a retro twist in shades of mustard, deep jewel greens and moody maroons, while details come from fringing on skirts and boots and lacing on necklines.

For the Gents:

The men’s collection all about ‘athleisure’ - infusing your active-wear with just the right amount of sharp tailoring and modern cool. Spree has all the essential items for the AW16 season including soft bomber jackets, joggers, chinos and slick sweaters to name a few.

Spree Presents Their Amazing Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection and Introduces david by David Tlale in Johannesburg

On Wednesday - 2 March 2016 - Spree.co.za, SA’s leading online fashion retailer, invited a fashionable Johannesburg crowd to the launch of their Autumn/Winter 2016 (AW2016) Collection at the trendy Tin Factory in Kramerville, Sandton. The event also saw the highly anticipated unveiling of the david by David Tlale collection, Spree’s latest high profile fashion collaboration.

The Tin Factory provided a striking urban backdrop for a perfectly choreographed fashion experience, with models styled in the hottest pieces from the AW2016 collection. Fashion Producer Deon Redman and Spree’s Fashion Director, Chris Viljoen, worked their magic, opting for a lineshow style event with models posing on a raised platform, rather than a traditional runway show.

The hashtag for the event #SPREEAW2016 was soon trending as guests formed a paparazzi style crowd around the fashion installation – testament to the impact of this impressive fashion experience which allowed guests to interact with Spree’s collection in a meaningful way.

The event saw Johannesburg’s fashion royalty out in force, with David Tlale presenting his new collection to an adoring audience. “As our first fashion event in Johannesburg, we wanted to ensure we made a serious impact – and we believe last night’s fashion experience offered guests a high energy way to view our AW2016 collection and the new exclusive david by David Tlale collection. The feedback so far has been incredible!” comments Chris Viljoen, Spree’s Fashion Director.

Head over to Spree.co.za to shop both the AW2016 collection and the david by David Tlale collection!

Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo