DAF student, Tamara Dyson, interns at Vivienne Westwood

DAF student, Tamara Dyson, interns at Vivienne Westwood

A 3rd year student from DAF, Tamara Dyson is currently in London doing an internship with Vivienne Westwood.  We asked her some questions about her experience and her response is below. What is your position? Im interning under Vivienne Westwood, The Red Label (one of the diffusion labels).  Murray is the creative director/head designer, Marcello [...]

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Hannah Lavery – award winner at DAF show 2011

Hannah Lavery – award winner at DAF show 2011

Hannah Lavery won the design excellence award at the DAF graduate show 2011. The panel of judges for this award included:  Stiaan Louw, Sarah Jane Webber and David West.

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Erica Sauzier – DAF show 2011 award winner

Erica Sauzier – DAF show 2011 award winner

Erica Sauzier won the academic achievement award at the DAF end of year fashion show 2011.  She had the highest overall marks over her 3 years of study.  She designed a childrenswear range named: Treehouse Menagerie Range Inspiration: My autumn/winter range is inspired by nostalgia of the 1970’s and quirky children everywhere who want to [...]

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Grethe Bredenkamp – Award winner at DAF show 2011

Grethe Bredenkamp – Award winner at DAF show 2011

Grethe’s beautiful and sophisticated range won her the Truworths award for ‘the most commercially viable collection’. Through carefully thought out styling each outfit looked ready to be plucked off the runway and fit effortlessly into any fashionista’s wardrobe. She is currently working for local Designer Sarah Webber for I Love Leroy. (photographs: Simon Deiner/ SDR [...]

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Graduation 2011 Photos

Graduation 2011 Photos

Jonkershuis in Groot Constantia was the venue for our Graduation. It was a perfect day where friends and family joined us to celebrate the talented students of 2011.    

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SHORT COURSES 2012

SHORT COURSES 2012

With the overwhelming success of the 2011 Short Course program, Design Academy of Fashion will be launching two NEW short courses for those wanting an introduction into the wonderful world of fashion! Register now to secure your spot!

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