Daimler
Contemporary
Mercedes-
Benz Award
for South African Art and Culture 2009
Fashion Design
Mantsho
Maya Prass
David Tlale
Stiaan LouwAimed at today's 'urban warriors' Stiaan Louw's most recent 'Tribe' collection is distinguished by tuxedo pants combined with oversized cardigans, schoolboy shorts and modern trench coats in navy, black and white.
Inspired by social, sexual and traditional cultural themes, all currently evident in the youth culture, Stiaan says that he wanted to create a modern interpretation, related to specific forms of self-expression.
On muses and collaboration, Stiaan says, "My muses include Nick Wicht and Justin Poulter - both of whom have an androgynous quality. I worked with Daley Muller on the prints for the 'Tribe' collection. I prefer printing in the same colour as the base fabric as it adds texture and surface interest without becoming too much of a focal point."
Stiaan hails from Cape Town and has been very active in the design world. He has created accessories for Maya Prass' collections for the past three years. In 2005 he approached graphic designer Pieter de Groot to create prints for his label and in 2006 he was selected as a semi-finalist in the Nederburg Rare Fashion Finds initiative.
Mantsho
Maya Prass
David Tlale