The Young Designer Series :: Odysseus (@Arnreuby)

Today was the second installment of our Young Designers Series, where we interview up and coming designers in Cape Town and speak to them about what it takes to get in the industry, stay in the industry and succeed in the industry.



Songstress Nomfusi in an Arnreuby creation at the SAMA's



We spoke to Odysseus ho designs under the label Arnreuby - we found out his inspiration, his creative process and the real in's and out's of what it takes to get a design from the sketchpad to the shop floor.

You can look out for Arnreuby's spring collection in the upcoming months at the Hope St outdoor Market but if you can't wait that long you can keep in touch and find out more about and get a hold of his designs through the following:

You can catch him on Twitter here or on his blog here

Here is a sneak peak of the Arnreuby winter collection below

In Studio Today

We had a wonderful interview with Thina Zibi who is hosting the Below R300 Market this Saturday, 7th April 2012, from 1pm - 6pm at Ragazzi Live Bar 33 Long Street. The Market is geared at providing its patrons with affordable vintage fashion all under R300. Checkout their Tumblr here: Below R300 Market
You can also find Thina and Ragazzi Lve Bar on Twitter (@thinazibi @ragazzilive)

In Studio Today :: Robyn Cook of 36 Boutiques and Odyseuss of Arnreuby

Today in studio we were discussing trends, styling, fashion weeks, 36 Boutiques and being a young designer in South Africa.


We spoke to Robyn Cook from 36 Boutiques who spoke to us about the intiative and the idea behind it.

36 Boutiques is an onlne retail store where you can go on and shop to your hearts contnet with all your favourite international brands as well as local brands. It also acts as a platform for young designers to get their clothing out there to a wider audience as well as training/teaching them about the industry as a whole.
If you are a young designer or know of any who would love to get their brand on 36 Boutiques they can contact Robyne here and check out the website http://www.36boutiques.com/

We also had Odysseus ArnreubyVon Bizmark a young South African designer/stylst elaborating on the trends for Autumn/Winter 2012 and giving us sneak previews into what is trending for men as well as women. He also told us about his amazing label called Arnreuby and the hi's and lows of getting a label such as his off the ground and into the stores!

To find out more about Odysseus and his label find him on Facebook or  Twitter

In Studio Today :: Robyn Cook of 36 Boutiques and Odyseuss of Arnreuby

Today in studio we were discussing trends, styling, fashion weeks, 36 Boutiques and being a young designer in South Africa.

We spoke to Robyn Cook from 36 Boutiques who spoke to us about the intiative and the idea behind it.
36 Boutiques is an onlne retail store where you can go on and shop to your hearts contnet with all your favourite international brands as well as local brands. It also acts as a platform for young designers to get their clothing out there to a wider audience as well as training/teaching them about the industry as a whole.
If you are a young designer or know of any who would love to get their brand on 36 Boutiques they can contact Robyne here and check out the website http://www.36boutiques.com/

We also had Odysseus ArnreubyVon Bizmark a young South African designer/stylst elaborating on the trends for Autumn/Winter 2012 and giving us sneak previews into what is trending for men as well as women. He also told us about his amazing label called Arnreuby and the hi's and lows of getting a label such as his off the ground and into the stores!

To find out more about Odysseus and his label find him on Facebook or Twitter