Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013: Marianne Fassler presents “Painted, Patched & Patterned”

Sitting right behind the South African fashion designer Marianne Fassler, it was almost like getting to see the show from her point of view.

On day 2 of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013, Marianne who also showcased a collaborated collection with luxury accessory designer Quamta {click here if you missed it}, took audience members into  a world of  up-cycling and re-claiming. In her studio at Leopard Frock, all scraps fabrics are considered worthy of re-used and in the process of re-imagination, her collection pieces were created, patched and painted into wearable seasonal clothes for the global traveler.

My Verdict
I loved this collection so much. As I sat behind the designer you easily tell that she was happy with the turnout and who can blame her, it was a great show. My fave pieces have to be the image 14 & 15. They’re beautiful dresses that have amazing colour combinations and that I can definitely see Eku Edewor wearing. What do you think of the collection?

If you missed out on the first set of shows from Day 1, you have missed out on a lot. But not to worry, we have got it all here:

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013:Gavin Rajah
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013: David Tlale
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013 – Samsung  #AmazeAfrica: Marianne Fassler | Black Coffee | Albertus Swanepoel | LaurenceAirline | Projecto Mental | Taibo Bacar | 1981 by Nana Brenu | Loin Cloth & Ashes | Doreen Mashika | Missibaba | Quamta | Adéle Dejak | Rift Valley Leather

Plus we have got amazing videos of the fashion show and all the collections on our brand new, and made exclusively for you, Instagram page. You have to Follow BN Style @BellaNaijaStyle on Instagram and Twitter for all the haute fashion scoop straight from the runway.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013: Marianne Fassler presents “Painted, Patched & Patterned”

Photo Credits: Simon Deiner/SDR Photography