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Durban Fashion Fair 2022

Mbaliyezwe Atelier founder and creative director, Mbaliyezwe Ndlela, was one of 25 fashion designers selected for the Durban Fashion Fair 2022 Mentorship Programme - where she was mentored by BET Made In Africa judge, Doctoral Candidate and CEO of Fezile Fashion Skills Academy (FFSA), Fezile Mdletshe; as well as members of her FFSA team. Through the mentorship, Mbaliyezwe learned new innovative techniques and the latest industry trends. The Mbaliyezwe Atelier, four of five looks, debut range showcased on Day 3 of the Durban Fashion Fair 2022, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex.

Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range. Images: Simon Deiner. #DFF2022

Images: Simon Deiner.

Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range. Image: Simon Deiner. #DFF2022

Image: Simon Deiner.

Fashion designer, Mbaliyezwe Ndlela, wearing Mbaliyezwe Atelier on the Durban Fashion Fair 2022 runway. Image: Simon Deiner. #DFF2022

Image: Simon Deiner.

The Bags

Our 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden' Durban Fashion Fair debut range consisted of five looks, of which four were showcased (per show choreography), and included exclusive Mbaliyezwe Atelier bags, made from leather off-cuts kindly sponsored by Labora Shoes, Durban.

Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range bags. Designe
Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range bags. Designe
Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range bags. Designe
Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range bags. Designe
Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range bags. Designe
Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range bags. Designe
Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range rationale. De
Mbaliyezwe Atelier 'Genesis: The Garden of Eden', Durban Fashion Fair 2022 debut range bags. Designe
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