Day two offered four shows for us to see at two separate venues. We were back at the Bus Factory for Lisp and Wildfig, the former had her models dancing and flicking their hair on the landing above the runway. Unusual but still entertaining!
Even more so was Spero Villiotti who showered us with gold in the most literal way. To be honest it was rather distracting for the first few looks but the images would come out beautifully. Even Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, who was directly across from us, sat covered in gold but she didn't seem to mind. It was my dear friend Luisa from O magazine that got the most of the experience.
Directly after the show we jumped into the van and drove off to the Johannesburg Art Gallery. Before going downstairs to the show we stood out in the beautiful lit courtyard. This is where I got to meet a lot of great and interesting people. Tamara Dey showed up soon after and serenaded us. Her dress was from the new Abigail Betz collection, of course. I noticed that a lot of the girls dressed up and their partners didn't. That said it didn't stop many of the men at the shows going all out. It was so busy and crowded at both venues which made it hard to get all the photo's I wanted.
The last show of the night was Abigail Betz. It makes sense to expect beautiful garments on the runway but I wasn't expecting such a wonderful, wonderful collection. From the location, the music, the flawless finishes of the 50's cuts of the dresses and the theatrical poses which had the designer herself end the show. Back at the hotel it was all we could talk about. Should we be surprised though? I loved seeing the standard raised before my eyes. I can't wait to see Stiaan Louw tonight. I will bring you more images of the rest of the nights shows very soon. But you can keep up to date with Joburg fashion week by following me on TWITTER.
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