Comments on: south african designers guide

By: chelsea

chelsea — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:35:30 +0000

hi. i would just like to say that its silly that us south africans are getting worked up over colour. We should be proud of ALL our designers and should appreciate the talent that was put up on the site instead of trying to find faultt and complaining on colour!!!! There are so many fabulous designers in South Africa and these are just a few to admire and read about so stop concentrating on the negative and be a happy South African… No matter what colour, its the only way forward, and this is aboue design not people’s colour, i am a black women and am proud of all of these designers for being on this blog, so stop being bitter people… people who are saying if theres no black people it doesnt show the true South Africa are being ridiculous, we are all equal, we must get out of this mindset, and besides all of that, i find it rude to talk about that instead of complimenting the designers shown..its bad taste to moan about why arent ‘other’ people on the post, just appreciate the designers that are. AMANDLA south africa xxxx i love my country and everyone in it. It makes it special our diversity

By: Michele (One+1 design)

Michele (One+1 design) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:50:51 +0000

Great to see some of my fave designers featured!Afrochic -for “designers of colour” Durban is the place to be! Get your hands on “Durban Poyzn” t’s , “Rockpaperscissors” streetwear and “Roots and Kulcha” at Euphoria in Glenwood.Visit “I Heart Market” in Morningside for a wealth of upcoming designers of all colours, and while you’re at it One+1 does great multicultural clothes for the young and colourblind generation!

By: Lyndsey

Lyndsey — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:39:14 +0000

I love the handcrafted accessories that come out of South Africa- they are totally worth it! Recently I have become familiar with a sustainable company that has a really good cause. Imagine Home designs home accessories and employs those in impoverished regions (especially South Africa) to handcraft them. Proceeds from sales go back to these crafters for education, resources, and overall well being. Check it out! http://www.imagine-home.com

By: Jabulile

Jabulile — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:57:38 +0000

As an African American (whose mother is Zulu from South Africa) I can say I find this convo. very interesting, especially since I’m moving to Jo’burg in a couple of months.
I agree, the article was imbalanced, with a direct nod to the confusion that afflicts some white Africans who live in South Africa. As for your selection criteria, noted in your response above, I think that as an author you have a responsibility to articulate your selection terms before presenting your material. Doing so you could have avoided all of this legitimate push back.
Hello! Living in Africa and wishing to ignore color- news flash, there is no “one color” anywhere in the world and whether it was intentional or not, it’s just BIZARRE!

By: Bobby de Nobrega

Bobby de Nobrega — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:11:32 +0000

This website is fantastic….so great to see so many talented South African designers! I am trying to get hold of Suzannah Garland from Petticoat (which I know has closed down) but I adore her shoes, and would love to commission a range from her. Does anyone know her contact details?

By: jax

jax — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:17:15 +0000

just an editorial note, you have a designer at no.7, christopher de beer – you refer to him as christopherde – but the de is part of his surname, de beer. otherwise lovely to see you promoting exciting southafrican design, from a southafrican abroad.

By: fanele

fanele — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:09:18 +0000

Thembeka, u askin where black designers, i bet we behind please e-mai me at artsengineer07@gmail.com. please any durban based designer please make contact, goodwork here little exposure.