Durban Fashion Fair rolls out its mentorship programme

For the past 10 years, Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) Mentorship Programme has been a great tool in helping aspiring and upcoming designers propel themselves.

This year, 25 aspiring designers have been selected to be part of the Class of 2022 DFF Mentorship Programme, which will help them become established designers.

Through the programme, which started on June 13, the aspiring designers will be exposed to technical skills, business development, market access, and networking opportunities.

“We aimed to unearth fresh talent and provide necessary mentorship to encourage self-employment by sharpening designer’s skills so they can, in turn, create employment for others,” says eThekwini Mayor, Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda.

The young designers will be coached by Fezile Mdletshe, Managing Director and Founder of the Fezile Fashion Skills Academy, who will oversee their skills transfer for the duration of the programme.

And then, in September, they will have to show us what they’ve learned during the mentorship programme by showcasing their collections at the annual DFF, taking place between September 21 and 23 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.

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