Award winning and Johannesburg based Fashion Designer David Tlale is a home grown label that stands out from the crowds, thanks to a design elegance that challenges the clichéd and predictable.
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When
you think of David Tlale the brand, you think of couture. Tlales unique take
on couture is one that embodies beauty without pretence and shuns harshness for
poise.
Dynamic in its response to local and global trends and influences, David Tlale
prioritizes style coupled to expert use of fabrics. Garments of impeccable
quality are born guaranteed from craftsmanship of exquisite materials,
conceived from meticulous stylistic research.
David received his Diploma
in Fashion from Vaal University of Technology were he was appointed Technical
Assistant from 1998 - 2000 and later appointed Part-time lecturer .
2002 - Was a semi finalist at South African Fashion
Week Elle New Talent Show Competition.
2005 - Tlale was approached by Carducci to design
Carducci woman range.
2006 - Wad nominated one of the Five Top South
African designers to design the Canderel pocket sash.
2007 - Was nominated for Marie
Claire Prix DExcellence De La Mode 2006.
2007 - Was nominated to design the Lipton tea caddy.
2007 July & Oct - Selected at Audi Fashion Week
by Gavin Rajah, SA Tourism & Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe in conjunction with
Leisureworx to showcase with three other designers at the Paris Couture Fashion
Week exhibition and also to show case a ready-to-wear collection in
2007 - Showcased at
2008 - Awarded Manzi
Stat Fashion Designer
2007 - Was nominated for True Love Fashion Award
2003 - Winner of the SAFW Elle New Talent Competition
2003 - Best New Designer of the Year Sunday Times
Stockists:
Garments made by appointment
Telephone: 011 327 2610
Address: Rosebank Fire station
Unit 10, Corner of Bath and
Accommodation