Students and staff from Elizabeth Galloway will be attending AFI FASTRACK Business Seminar
AFI FASTRACK BUSINESS SEMINAR
CTICC
FRIDAY,27th JULY
10H15 TO 14H30
| AFI FASTRACK BUSINESS SEMINAR PROGRAMME | ||
| 10h15 -10h20 | Bella Cebekhulu | INTRODUCTIONS AND WELCOME |
| Grant Blackbeard | ||
| 10h20 –11h30 | AV Presentation | AFI Fastrack 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week JHB |
| Boris Kozhanow | Current progress of the program – achievements and feedback by Mr Boris Kozhanow Director of Kazak Clothing Cape Town | |
| AFI FASTRACK TRENDS AND DESIGN | ||
| 11h30 –11h50 | Charlotte Ashamu | “THINKING OF SETTING UP YOUR OWN ENTERPRISE” |
| Starting up a fashion business is tougher than ever, More Start-up fashion businesses fail, and not because the designer didn’t hit the right creative notes. More often than not, it is the lack of proper planning; knowhow and infrastructure that lets even the most creatively gifted designers down. Charlotte Ashamu will share some insight on what you need to know first before starting your fashion enterprise |
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| 12h00 –12h20 | Katie Sturch | MACRO TRENDS SET TO DRIVE FASHION DESIGN FOR A/W 2013/14- WGSN |
| Get the inside scoop on what trends are guiding womenswear, menswear and accessories in summer 2013. This session will cover the looks, colours and fabrics that will drive sell through in summer 2013. | ||
| 12h30 –12h50 | Fred Sathal | Developing a successful Collection |
| Fred Sathal an acclaimed international designer will present her inspiration and approach to designing a collection | ||
| 13h00-13h45 | LUNCH | |
| AFI FASTRACK INTERACTIVE | ||
| 13h45 –14h40 | Malcolm Kluk | PANEL DISCUSSION |
| An exclusive interview and discussion with these iconic designers as they take us through the development and growth of their successful Fashion Business. | ||
| Christian Gabrielle du Toit | ||
| Fred Sathal | ||
| 14h40 | CLOSING | |
| 14h50 | Students proceed to emerging Designer Runway showcase brought to you by “Cape town Fashion Council” | |