Tuesday Trend: Men's Suit Styles

2011's modern suit cuts will look great and feel amazing. Slim cut suits with broad shoulders, a slim waist, and slim trousers are hot right now! Single breasted suits are always on point, but this season modern, sleek, double breasted suits stun the crowd as well. This seasons primary suit cloths include wool, cotton, linen and even velvet. Stay fresh in these new suit trends!

Monday Models: Bryce Thompson

Bryce Thompson is an incredibly gorgeous South African model. His pictures started appearing on the internet in 2008. Since then he has appeared on the cover of Men's Health magazine 3 times. Bryce has been photographed by Michael Brus and by Rick Day. He has even begun exploring photography himself, check it out at brycethompson.net

DFS Spotlight Friday: DFS First Birthday!

We turn 1 year old this month! It is such an achievement, having showcased 20 new designers, over 11 shows, launched in Johannesburg, started distributing from Collage Fashion Deli on Long street, having partnered with Brandhouse and House of Monatic and also many other collaborations. This is our first birthday and our wish is for the DFS empire to have a rock-solid foundation in the past year's achievements. There are much more to achieve and we appreciate YOU for all your support.

Join us for our first birthday celebration on Saturday! From 3pm to 10pm we will be hosting a party at Collage Fashion Deli on Long St. Enjoy cupcakes, drinks, DJ's, and fashion all afternoon! We will also be announcing the winners of our Facebook birthday giveaways today, so stay tuned to our Facebook posts and mingle at the party! (www.facebook.com/designforstyle)

DFS Keeping you fashionably South African

Thursday SA Fashion Blog: Miss Molly

Fashion blogs are a creative and current way of exchanging ideas and exploring new looks. Miss Molly Fashions stands out as one of SA's leading and most interesting fashion blogs. Blogger Miss Molly is a fashion merchandiser, designer, and owner of the clothing label MM fashions. Her posts are varied yet vivid. Blog posts include fashion inspiration, original outfits, experimental photography, and even cute lunch spots. Miss Molly often has giveaways, the most recent one being a beautiful pair of Sass Diva earings. Be sure to check her blog out for you South Africa fashion interests! http://missmollyfashions.blogspot.com/

Wednesday Wishlist: Faux Fur Vests and Jackets

Not only does faux fur look, but it will keep you warm for winter! Faux fur vests and jackets are popping up everywhere and look amazing with almost anything. You can rock the look with leather pant and heels or keep it casual with long sleeve shirt, jeans, and boots. Faux fur can look elegant over a cute dress of boho over a tunic. Even try a vest with a belt over top. Don't hesitate to keep you look exciting by adding faux fur!

Tuesday Trend: Color Blocking

Brighten up your fall/winter look with color blocking! Use colors such as peach, teal, tangerine, and emerald to break up neutrals, browns, and blacks. Splurge on new color block items for you wardrobe like Jeffrey Campbell shoes, a Chloé bag, or a BCBG Max Azria dress. Or create your own color block look by piecing together tops, shorts/skirts, dresses, belts and bags from your own closet. Either way, you'll be looking fabulous!

Workshop This Weekend!

On the 16th April 2011, Design for Style will host a workshop for all up and coming designers who were formally part of DFS and new young designers who are interested in being part of DFS. The workshop theme is "Fashion in Context" which will cover various issues on South African Fashion understood within our own climate, economy, people, culture and style. The workshop will feature 3 prominent speakers within the SA Fashion Industry. The speakers will cover various topics under the Fashion in Context umbrella. All 3 speakers represent a different sector within the Fashion Industry providing an all round stimulating conversation and open forum for discussion. To be part of the discussion, rsvp to rsvp@designforstyle.co.za. There are limited spaces, so please dont hesitate to book with us soonest.

Venue: Uwe Koetter Jewellers
4th Floor, Amway House,
70 Dock Road, Foreshore

When: Saturday 16 April 2011, 9:30 for 10am and will continue till 12pm (noon)

Cost: R50 pp

Dress: Come dressed comfortably.

Other Information:
Refreshments are served after the workshop, which allows for further networking.
Please bring a notebook/diary to note important issues which may arise out of the debate/discussion.
Please report to your seats 10 minutes prior to the start of the workshop.

We hope to see you all there, so please do not hestitate to RSVP soon:)

DFS Keeping you Fashionably South African