I’m loving that this blog is opening my eyes to fashion from
all over the world. Of course we hear and read constantly about London, Paris
and New York, but it’s amazing to find inspiring fashion and talent in
unexpected places. As I was browsing through African fashion blogs I came
across one called “The Expressionist”. It’s a blog by Anthony Bila, a South
African who loves photography and features mostly street style posts. But what
caught my eye was a lookbook he photographed for a menswear line called
Skorzch.
The Creative Director is a man named Zanozuko Sithetho, or
easier said ‘Zano’. Every piece is not just custom tailored but custom-made for
each individual client, right down to the pattern. He refuses to use anything
but quality fabrics and has ridiculously high standards which can be attested
to by every piece he creates. The amount of time this man puts into each
garment is phenomenal.
A construction worker before venturing into fashion, it’s
interesting how meticulous he is in the construction of each garment. The lookbook shot by Anthony Bila is for Spring/Summer 2013. I love the quirky, vintage aesthetic that's represented by the highly saturated colours, bowties and the somehow awkwardly perfect cropped pants. It's matched by the modernity of the slim-fit and skinny neckties. Kudos to Anthony Bila for an eye-grabbing shoot and I hope that recognition grows for the standout designs created by Zano Sithetho.
Pictures courtesy of The Expressionist: http://anthonybila.tumblr.com
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