A/W Audi Fashion show promises visual excitement

Collage of David Tlale's inspiration for his A/W 2010 collection.

Drawing inspiration from the iconoclastic structural designs of the contemporary buildings in Dubai, such as the pinnacle white building with sharp angles and composed lines, this collection is adorned with a metallic palate of bronze, gold, copper, onyx, browns and a fringe of red, bringing attention to the detailed constructional elements found in this A/W collection.

David Tlale explains, “The relationship between fashion and architecture is not a particularly oblique one. Both are based on structure, shape and pretty basic necessities - clothes and shelter; therefore, exploring the existing correlation between the two basics and translating them into contemporary fashion was only a natural progression for us.”

Finale

Errol Arendz makes his return to the runway alongside Craig Port at the Audi finale show. He will be showing 40 ready-to-wear garments, ending off with 10 couture pieces, celebrating his craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

Hot on the heels of dressing Charlize Theron for the 2010 FIFA World Cup draw, he has been constantly producing collections worn by celebrities and the who's who all around the world. Furthermore, the launch of a footwear collection has kept this pioneer of South African fashion well busy.

One of Craig Port's design's from Arise Cape Town Fashion Week 2009.

Sharing the bill with Arendz is Craig Port, showing his A/W '10 menswear collection simply titled Fangbangers. Referencing the media's recent obsession with vampires and dark forces, this collection will showcase Port's darker side, translating into darker richer colours, studs and the occasional fake fur. He integrates Audi's forward thinking principles throughout his production, choosing up to date fabrics, that are technologically manufactured, based on performance and, most importantly, quality and beauty.

Audi Joburg Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter) is an African Fashion International production and takes place at Sandton Convention Centre from 20-23 January 2010 with the finale on Saturday 23 January.

Audi Award

Rounding off with an emphasis on excellence and progression, the designer at the fashion week most aligned with Audi's ‘Vorsprung' philosophy - progressive, sophisticated, luxurious and sexy - will have the pleasure of driving an AUDI A5 Sportback for a year. Choosing the designer will be in the hands of Michael Mol of Top Billing, Brenda Khambule and Robyn Cooke.

Tickets to Audi Joburg Fashion Week are available from Computicket, and special day passes are available. For more information visit www.africafashioninternational.com.