Introducing Defined Geometry by Craig Port – SA Menswear Week, Autumn/Winter 2016

Inspired by the metropolitan, Craig was drawn to outerwear and the way an oversized silhouette has the ability to shift the human shape. The collection celebrates beautiful essentials designed in response to an evolving world.

A palette of charcoal and ink compliments crisp hues of dune and milk, while safari green and tangerine stripes add a graphic dimension. Channeling fluidity with form, Defined Geometry presents an almost robotic urban uniform.

Pieces are sleek and simplistic, devoid of any superfluous layering. With close attention paid to detail, which suggests a luxurious finish, the collection takes a trajectory from sporty to elegant, with an unmistakably PORT edge.

Zippers, bombers, pea coats with rounded shoulders, crisp parkas and this season’s must-have shacket push the boundaries of balance and proportion. Shielding trench coats and luxe dusters in a granite speckled fabric play with dimensions and form. Silk sateen, rubberized tweed, nylon and multi-knitted bouclé in defined silhouettes are paired with dark utilitarian denim creating desirable new looks with an innovative shape.

Craig Port clothing is available exclusively at YDE.

Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo 

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

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All You Need To Know For SA Menswear Week AW16

Oath by Rich Mnisi, Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo 

The countdown has began for the third installment of South African Menswear Week (SAMW16). SAMW16 will take place from the 3 -6 February 2016, at the Cape Town stadium.

More than 35 designers from across South Africa and 6 designers from other countries in Africa will be participating in Africa’s only focused menswear fashion week. See the show schedule below:

The “non-padding” of the show schedule, according to Ryan Beswick (co-founder of SA Menswear Week), is why the world has taken note of South African Menswear Week designers, especially young talent such as Lukhanyo Mdingi, OATH by Rich Mnisi and Jenevieve Lyons. Designers such as Chulaap’s Chu Suwannapha and MaXhosa’s Laduma Ngxokolo are also considered the next generation of South African design superstars on the global stage. And they are back to showcase their latest AW16 collections. 

Ensuring that SAMW February AW16 collections are truly showcasing the best of South African menswear design, established designers and labels such as Craig Port, CSquared, Paledi Segapo and Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs will be scheduled alongside the emerging talents including Mzukisi Mbane, Augustine, and new talent designers Siviwe James and Neo Serati. Continental designers such as Orange Culture, Tokyo James and Mai Atafo from Nigeria will showcase with designers from Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe. 

South African Menswear Week AW16 promises to push technology and show high-end production; from world-class catwalk shows and presentations to talks by renowned trends analyst Nicola Cooper. There will be various functions including the screening of fashion and culture documentary and an opening event in the run-up days to the shows.

Limited Tickets are available on WebTickets for selected shows.

Coming Soon: The Second South African Menswear Week in Cape Town

Jenevieve Lyons, SAMW

The second South African Menswear Week (SAMW) will take place in Cape Town, South Africa over four days from Wednesday, 01 July to Saturday, 04 July 2015.   Following from the hugely successful inaugural event held at the beginning of February 2015 at the V&A Waterfront, the second event looks to build on the foundations of the first. SAMW is the only men’s focussed fashion platform in Africa, showcasing four days of menswear on the runway. This second event features even more  collections, showcasing the best of over 25 leading and most sought after menswear designers in Africa.

Naked Ape, SAMW

SAMW is a biannual event, with this second installment taking place in July to showcase the Spring/Summer (SS16) collections.  SAMW was initiated to celebrate the creative and commercial importance of South Africa and Africa’s menswear industry.  The February collections were considered a ground breaking event within South Africa’s fashion industry, firmly establishing the platform as the go-to, must show fashion week platform in Africa for menswear designers.

Augustine, SAMW

The line-up for the fashion showcase in July 2015 will host an impressive list of South African and African men’s fashion designers, ranging from emerging talent, to the up-and-coming, and the more established designers. Whilst the majority of February’s designers have signed up to showcase their new collections, there are numerous new and established big names joining the schedule for July.  The full schedule of designers will be announced on 01 June 2015.  Join SAMW and be the first to witness fashion forward trends, fresh designers and the launch of new collections.

The SAMW will work alongside the designers to develop business and profiling opportunities. This platform provides African talent to build brands and labels, increase exposure, which supports sales and assists in expanding business by creating job employment.  A focussed marketing platform designed to create and build awareness and demand for designers taking part, SAMW aims to create the next generation of menswear designers.

Craig Port, SAMW

Owner and founder of SA Menswear Week, Ryan Beswick said “We’re building on the success of the February collections, aiming to improve on all areas and develop the next level of African fashion week event.  Taking international best practice and combining it with what works for designers and the industry locally, we must retain our focus on a sound business case, with marketing and promotion opportunities for designers to take their brands to the next level”.

More details to follow closer to the date!

CSquared, SAMW

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CRAIG PORT: ‘Black Moon Rising’, Autumn/Winter 2015 Collection

Inspired by the juxtaposition of modern and ancient Japanese design, Craig Port looked to Eastern culture when conceptualising the ‘Black Moon Rising’ collection. The collection celebrates primordial philosophies with a bold and modern edge.

Shadow cobalt and plum tones compliment an inky monochromatic colour palette where abstract patterns rendered in black and white sit graphically on luxurious materials. Digital embroidery and dream-like shadow designs echo an Eastern aesthetic with a uniquely western feel.

Pieces within Black Moon Rising seamlessly merge functionality with clean Japanese silhouettes. Black-clad with component detailing, shielding coats and pocketed bombers are best paired with narrow cropped trousers and the season’s iconic voluminous pant.

The longer length suit jacket and blanket cape layer effortlessly over signature PORT collared shirts and weightless knits, and thoughtful fusion touches are evident in organic faux fur trims, sharp-shouldered belted overcoats and sueded Geisha inspired shoes. The new look moonbag worn high on the waist adds a touch of urban pop culture and the traditional karate belt makes a fashion forward comeback.

Leather, velvet chenille and wax-coated cotton is balanced by warmer cable knits, velveteen and space dyed fleece making for a compelling yet completely wearable and cohesive collection.

Craig Port clothing is available exclusively at YDE

Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo 

Highlights From The First SA Menswear Week, Autumn/Winter 2015

South Africa's first Menswear Week (SAMW) took place from Thursday, 5 to Saturday, 7 February 2015 in Cape Town. We saw collections from over 25 of the most sought after menswear designers in Africa. 

Jenevieve Lyons opened SAMW with a runway show and Ruald Rheeder closed the event with an Arabian inspired collection. Chu Suwannapha showcased his debut collection and CSquared kept it classy with their dapper suits.

See the highlights below from our favorite designers:

Jenevieve Lyons

Augustine

CSquared

Naked Ape

Chu Suwannapha

FUNDUDZI by Craig Jacobs

Craig Port

Lucky Luke

Palse Homme

Oath by Rich Mnisi

X&O

Ruald Rheeder

Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo