Daimler
Contemporary
Mercedes-
Benz Award
for South African Art and Culture 2009
Fashion Design
Mantsho
Maya Prass
David Tlale
David TlaleDavid Tlale is a home-grown label with a design elegance that challenges the clichéd and predictable. His design is young, bold and elegant. David is undoubtedly one of Johannesburg's most interesting clothing labels. Dynamic in its response to local and global trends and influences, David prioritizes style coupled with expert use of fabrics. Garments of impeccable quality are born from the craftsmanship of exquisite materials, conceived from meticulous stylistic research.
The brand has been showcased around the country since its inception, displaying growth and maturity in design and signature, and has had the "code of the day" upon each collection presented. David has notched up a number of accolades and successes include taking part on Paris's catwalk during the Couture Week in July 2007, being named as nominee for the TrueLove Fashion Awards in 2007, taking the winner's honour of the Stars of Mzansi Fashion Designer category in 2008 and being showcased with the 'De Beers Shinning Light Collection' at Africa Day in Washington DC in May. The brand continues to demonstrate a strong sense of style, individuality, elegance and signature.
Mantsho
Maya Prass
David Tlale