AFROPUNK TEAMS UP WITH VINTAGE ZIONIST FOR THEIR SA FASHION WEEK DEBUT
AFROPUNK TEAMS UP WITH VINTAGE ZIONIST FOR THEIR SA FASHION WEEK DEBUT
Press Release & Images supplied by Maria McCloy
Vintage Zionist, a clothing brand based in downtown Johannesburg’s burgeoning arts district, Maboneng Precinct, on Friday the 27th
of November, collaborated with AFROPUNK for their debut capsule
collection at South African Fashion Week AW18 in Johannesburg. The
collection will go on sale at AFROPUNK festivals worldwide, starting at
AFROPUNK Joburg, December 30 and 31.
Designers
Oscar Ncube and Mandy Newman push the boundaries of style with their
Rock and Roll-inspired designs. The monochromatic collection applies a
canvas of doodled artwork and slogans onto the clothing perfectly
curated for the outspoken and opinionated AFROPUNK community. The story
and origins of the PUNK aesthetic are graphically told on ripped and
distressed tees featuring photographic images of elaborate punk-esc
hairstyles, tattoos and piercings from African tribesmen and women.
The
AFROPUNK x Vintage Zionist collaboration collection, with footwear by
Dr. Martens and the support of the House Of Martell was followed by an
afterparty at Sally Mustang in Kramerville, Sandton.
For
three centuries the House of Martell, in curious pursuit of its
ultimate craft, has redefined the code with new blends, new designs, and
new expressions. Both Martell and AFROPUNK are about redefining the
“code” and perusing the unconventional. Celebrating and inspiring people
to go beyond the conventional, to be curious of themselves and the
world, and in doing so, defying conventions.
AFROPUNK
is an influential community of young people of all backgrounds speaking
through music, art, film, lifestyle, sports, fashion and photography.
“For over 13 years, AFROPUNK has been defining culture in the music
world, a triumph of multiculturalism and diversity for people of all
races, genders, colours, creeds and tastes. AFROPUNK happens in
Brooklyn, Atlanta, Paris and London, and we are so proud to be coming to
Joburg at the amazing Constitution Hill on 30 and 31 December.
In the build up to that, we are partnering with young South Africans
doing great things in the culture space, like Vintage Zionist,” says
AFROPUNK’s Matthew Morgan.
AFROPUNK at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on the 30th and 31st
of December will feature Solange, Laura Mvula, King Tha vs. Blk Jks,
Theo Parrish, The Brother Moves On, Spoek Mathambo, Black Motion, Gods
Sons & Daughters, Manthe Ribane & OKZharp, DJ Lag, Urban
Village, Nakhane Toure, Nonku Phiri and TCIYF, with more performers set
to be announced. Tickets: http://afropunkfest.com/
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