A dash of daring
Fashion, food, fast cars and fab music. Plus there’s a good dollop of nostalgia. This is what you can look forward to with Vintage, Vogue & Velocity at Camp Orchards in Hillcrest on Sunday, August 30.
Vintage, Vogue & Velocity, a vibrant festival of fashion, food, fast cars and music, is set to take place at Camp Orchards in Hillcrest on Sunday, August 30. This celebration of classic eras from the 1920s to the 1980s promises an immersive experience for attendees.
The event will showcase a stunning display of vintage and classic motor vehicles, coupled with themed fashion showcases inspired by each respective decade. Attendees can revel in the performances of the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra and local jazz icons BeatRoute. A variety of food stalls and themed refreshments will be available throughout the day, complemented by picnic baskets pre-bookable for families.
The festival boasts the talents of eight local designers, each crafting collections inspired by different decades. One such designer, Monk Klijnstra, draws inspiration from the rebellious and daring spirit of the 1920s. She admires how the era challenged Victorian norms, embracing newness and freedom through innovative fashion choices like flapper dresses and jazz club glamour.
Designer Ludwig Bausch focuses on the golden age of glamour during the 1930s. He highlights the fluid draping, bias-cut silks, elongated silhouettes, and exquisite craftsmanship that defined this era. The 1930s, he explains, became a symbol of elegance and sophistication, offering beauty and escapism during a time of uncertainty.
Fashion designer Sibu Msimang, a Durban-born culinary expert, brings a unique blend of fashion and culinary skills to the event. She delves into the duality of the 1940s, marked by wartime rationing and a post-war explosion of femininity. The decade's fashion featured squared shoulders, nipped waists, and knee-length A-line skirts, reflecting the resilience of women entering the workforce.
Designer Ntombela focuses on the ultra-feminine silhouettes of the 1950s, characterized by cinched waists, structured tailoring, and full-skirted swing dresses. Men's fashion, she notes, favored sharp, dark suits alongside a growing casual denim trend popularized by Hollywood rebels.
Lastly, Martin John Steenkamp, the founder of Martin John Bespoke, channels the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s Space Age. Inspired by optimism, innovation, futurism, and bold reimagining, Steenkamp incorporates clean silhouettes, geometric forms, and sculptural shapes into his designs. He celebrates the 1970s for its liberation and women empowerment, with fashion embracing soft, clingy clothing inspired by disco and black musical groups.
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