Comments for Tashkaya http://tashkaya.com Vintage inspired fashion Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:15:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on South African Fashion Designers – The problems we face. by Tamryn Rossouw http://tashkaya.com/blog/south-african-fashion-designers-the-problems-we-face/comment-page-1#comment-344 Tamryn Rossouw Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:15:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=431#comment-344 Hey :) I can help! I own Glavro House.. We are looking for designers who would like to stock their collections in the stores that we will be opening this year. Our website will be up next month and we need to start with photoshoots ASAP for advertising and international shipping on the website. We want to help the designers that work with us by sorcing more quality material and many other ways too. We dont take a percentage of their profits, we only charge a rental so this should help. We need to push the ministers to make our industry a priority! My name is Tamryn Rossouw.. If you know a designer who would be interested please search for me on facebook and send me an inbox message about this so i know you are not some random person :) thanx! Lets all help each other and grow this industry!! :) Hey :) I can help! I own Glavro House.. We are looking for designers who would like to stock their collections in the stores that we will be opening this year. Our website will be up next month and we need to start with photoshoots ASAP for advertising and international shipping on the website. We want to help the designers that work with us by sorcing more quality material and many other ways too. We dont take a percentage of their profits, we only charge a rental so this should help. We need to push the ministers to make our industry a priority! My name is Tamryn Rossouw.. If you know a designer who would be interested please search for me on facebook and send me an inbox message about this so i know you are not some random person :) thanx! Lets all help each other and grow this industry!! :)

]]> Comment on The Baseball Cap Trend by Samerkay Ngema http://tashkaya.com/blog/the-baseball-cap-trend/comment-page-1#comment-343 Samerkay Ngema Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:47:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=728#comment-343 OOOOOH! im outa words like da colour trend in each of the pictures and i must say do knw ur work fashion is your thing OOOOOH! im outa words like da colour trend in each of the pictures and i must say do knw ur work fashion is your thing

]]> Comment on South African Fashion Designers – The problems we face. by Tatumpaperdoll http://tashkaya.com/blog/south-african-fashion-designers-the-problems-we-face/comment-page-1#comment-338 Tatumpaperdoll Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:05:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=431#comment-338 Hey Natasha, we actually have a solution for a lot of these problems! We have featured your blog post on our facebook page to enlighten our fans. http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Paper-Cut-Productions-/212588898799047 Keep on loving SA fashion!! Tatum* Hey Natasha, we actually have a solution for a lot of these problems! We have featured your blog post on our facebook page to enlighten our fans.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Paper-Cut-Productions-/212588898799047

Keep on loving SA fashion!!
Tatum*

]]> Comment on Fashion Trends Summer 2011/2012 by corsets http://tashkaya.com/blog/fashion-trends-summer-2011-2012/comment-page-1#comment-335 corsets Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:35:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=547#comment-335 Formal are unambiguous when it is known they are being used in a traditional setting, even though changing fashions can make these terms ambiguous; white tie and black tie on the other hand refer solely to the combination of relevant clothes themselves, regardless of their setting, and so are much less susceptible to misinterpretation. Formal are unambiguous when it is known
they are being used in a traditional setting, even though changing
fashions can make these terms ambiguous; white tie and black tie
on the other hand refer solely to the combination of relevant clothes
themselves, regardless of their setting, and so are much less
susceptible to misinterpretation.

]]> Comment on Fashion Trends Summer 2011/2012 by corsets http://tashkaya.com/blog/fashion-trends-summer-2011-2012/comment-page-1#comment-334 corsets Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:29:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=547#comment-334 They indicated different clothes, but correspond somewhat to the twenty-first century structure of formal, semi-formal, and informal. These are the terms used by traditional etiquette and dress consultants (especially for weddings), while contemporary consultants use looser, modern definitions, in which white tie is styled as most formal, very formal or ultra formal; black tie as formal; and the traditionally informal lounge suit as pseudo-formal. Moreover, modern advisers recommend black tie for events traditionally considered to require formal dress (white tie), and alternatives for what would have been semi-formal events. They indicated different clothes, but correspond somewhat to the
twenty-first century structure of formal, semi-formal, and informal.
These are the terms used by traditional etiquette and dress consultants
(especially for weddings), while contemporary consultants use looser,
modern definitions, in which white tie is styled as most formal, very formal or ultra formal; black tie as formal; and the traditionally informal lounge suit as pseudo-formal.
Moreover, modern advisers recommend black tie for events traditionally
considered to require formal dress (white tie), and alternatives for
what would have been semi-formal events.

]]> Comment on 5 Cool Fashion Trends for Winter 2011 by kids jackets http://tashkaya.com/blog/5-cool-fashion-trends-for-winter-2011/comment-page-1#comment-333 kids jackets Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:19:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=408#comment-333 I agree..... We should wear turtlenecks to aid in the layered look. Some people prefer this fashion, and turtlenecks contribute to that. They can be worn under other shirts, sweatshirts and sweaters. I agree….. We should wear turtlenecks to aid in the layered look. Some people prefer this fashion, and turtlenecks contribute to that. They can be worn under other shirts, sweatshirts and sweaters.

]]> Comment on Fashion Trends Summer 2011/2012 by kids t-shirts http://tashkaya.com/blog/fashion-trends-summer-2011-2012/comment-page-1#comment-330 kids t-shirts Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:40:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=547#comment-330 Wondering what will be the difference of the 2011 summer fashion trends with the 2012 summer fashion trends. I just can't wait for 2012. It's a new year for us. Wondering what will be the difference of the 2011 summer fashion trends with the 2012 summer fashion trends. I just can’t wait for 2012. It’s a new year for us.

]]> Comment on 5 Cool Fashion Trends for Winter 2011 by kids t-shirts http://tashkaya.com/blog/5-cool-fashion-trends-for-winter-2011/comment-page-1#comment-328 kids t-shirts Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:33:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=408#comment-328 Turtlenecks are back, and the peg trousers are the coolest. I love your list. I totally agree with it. Turtlenecks are back, and the peg trousers are the coolest. I love your list. I totally agree with it.

]]> Comment on South African Fashion Designers – The problems we face. by Ernst Huisamen http://tashkaya.com/blog/south-african-fashion-designers-the-problems-we-face/comment-page-1#comment-327 Ernst Huisamen Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:41:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=431#comment-327 Having been in the industry for over 26 years. I have to agree that your points are extremely valid. As designers you need to understand that the opportunities for young unknown designers have vastly improved. Consumers are more open to testing unknown brands. The internet and social networking have become very effective tools. It is very important to realise that it takes time and a lot effort to build a label. Please consider the following points.  1]I see young aspiring designers almost every week. The first thing that I ask them is whose clothing they are wearing. More times than not. It is clothing that has been bought elsewhere. If you are not prepared to wear your own crap then why the hell should I ???? You are your own advertisement. You are supposed to be a reflection of your style. Before you make a range to showcase. Make a wardrobe for yourself. whenever you go to a party, club or to the mall and someone asks you where did you get the top or skirt. Tell them it is my creation, give the price and hand them a card. 2] Go to shopping malls and ask if they will allow you to showcase a rail of your creations. 3] Flea markets are great. People who go to flea markets are the type of people who are more likely to try a new label. 4] Put your label and details in the window of your car. 5] Ask your parents and friends to put your label and details in their car window. 6] See if a local club will let you have a fashion show. 7] Approach local papers to see if they will showcase you. What I am trying to say is that there are other ways of getting your name out there.  One of the major mistakes that designers make is when it comes to sizing. In YDE for example. Why are a larger percentage of the garments that have a medium label in it actually a small. Very few woman who are a small will wear a garment that has a medium label in it. Rather be generous with your sizing. It helps ! Most woman who are a medium would love to fit into a small. Decide on what body shape you are catering to. Make sure your sizes are consistent. Nobody enjoys trying on garments. If people like your fit. They will first go to yourt rail to see if there is anything they like and then move on to the rest. I can go on for ages.  Best of luck. Never give up. If there were not challenges we would all be designers.  Having been in the industry for over 26 years. I have to agree that your points are extremely valid. As designers you need to understand that the opportunities for young unknown designers have vastly improved. Consumers are more open to testing unknown brands. The internet and social networking have become very effective tools. It is very important to realise that it takes time and a lot effort to build a label.
Please consider the following points. 
1]I see young aspiring designers almost every week. The first thing that I ask them is whose clothing they are wearing. More times than not. It is clothing that has been bought elsewhere. If you are not prepared to wear your own crap then why the hell should I ???? You are your own advertisement. You are supposed to be a reflection of your style. Before you make a range to showcase. Make a wardrobe for yourself. whenever you go to a party, club or to the mall and someone asks you where did you get the top or skirt. Tell them it is my creation, give the price and hand them a card.
2] Go to shopping malls and ask if they will allow you to showcase a rail of your creations.
3] Flea markets are great. People who go to flea markets are the type of people who are more likely to try a new label.
4] Put your label and details in the window of your car.
5] Ask your parents and friends to put your label and details in their car window.
6] See if a local club will let you have a fashion show.
7] Approach local papers to see if they will showcase you.
What I am trying to say is that there are other ways of getting your name out there.

 One of the major mistakes that designers make is when it comes to sizing. In YDE for example. Why are a larger percentage of the garments that have a medium label in it actually a small. Very few woman who are a small will wear a garment that has a medium label in it. Rather be generous with your sizing. It helps ! Most woman who are a medium would love to fit into a small.

Decide on what body shape you are catering to. Make sure your sizes are consistent. Nobody enjoys trying on garments. If people like your fit. They will first go to yourt rail to see if there is anything they like and then move on to the rest.

I can go on for ages. 

Best of luck. Never give up. If there were not challenges we would all be designers. 

]]> Comment on Win the best selling pocket dress with Julie and Tashkaya by girls dress http://tashkaya.com/blog/win-the-best-selling-pocket-dress-with-julie-and-tashkaya/comment-page-1#comment-319 girls dress Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:11:00 +0000 http://tashkaya.com/?p=339#comment-319 Pocket dress is definitely one of the great fashion finds these days. Simple but very playful design, you can even wear them with flip flops. Pocket dress is definitely one of the great fashion finds these days. Simple but very playful design, you can even wear them with flip flops.

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