Sneak Peak At The Journey Of One Of The Most Celebrated Designers Of South Africa
Gavin Rajah is one such personality whose constant vigour to become something in life has inspired many to work hard and do something good with their life. Gavin began his journey of designing when he was studying law at the University of Cape Town. The fashion guru himself proclaimed in an interview that to raise some extra money, he started selling clothes to people living in residencies. His designs captured the attention of many and soon he started getting special requests to design evening wear. This was the first time he designed clothes.
The difficulty of earning a name and the lack of finances didn't deter the creative mind from taking a less trodden path. Gavin worked day and night and started his own label in 2000 by taking loan from his parents. In his first show, he came up with a line of clothes to attract potential buyers and boutiques. He took the first step of his career by outsourcing seamstresses and spinning brilliant designs. Gavin once recalling his journey, told that his label did not get any big breaks. He achieved success by going through a tough learning curve.
According to him, his journey was more difficult than his peers since he had never been to a fashion school. He took the brave decision to start a label with just basic fashion knowledge. But like they say experience teaches you everything, Gavin soon started coming up with seamless and flawlessly designed dresses.
Today Gavin believes that he has not saturated the local market but has registered a brand on his name that results from a fine balance of creativity and professionalism. His hard work and perseverance finally paid off and he is now a renowned South African entrepreneur of modern times.
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It was in 2006, when Gavin Rajah became the first South African designer to show his collection at the prestigious Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. He designed the amazing 'Pebble dress' which made him win the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa Award at Design Indaba Expo in 2013. He is coming up with fresh designs and patterns every year and is regularly showing up at fashion weeks in Paris, since 2006. His unbeatable sense of design, made him the SA TOURISM Designer of the Year in 2013. He got voted as one of the 150 designers to watch around the world by Franca Sozzani in January 2013 issues of Vogue. His wedding gown collection is appreciated throughout the world and is giving new meaning to fashion for South African brides.
Gavin Rajah Concept is famous in South Africa as a pioneer company for event organisation. His crew can adeptly handle the entire responsibility of event organisation right from preparing delicious and lip smacking food, escorting guests, table decoration, lighting arrangements to sound systems, graphic designing and designing invitations. Whether you are looking for arrangements of corporate conferences or a stylish wedding, Gavin Rajah Concept is a one stop shop for all kinds of events. He recently got crowned as Creative Director of 2015.
Although Gavin Rajah reached the pinnacle of success, he never forgot his duty to do something good for the society. He has been continuously involved in organizing charitable events such as RAG (Remember And Give)benefits where he collaborated with Craig Guru and brand LEGiT. Whatever money was raised with the show was then donated to charity. Due to his philanthropic activities, he was appointed as a Goodwill ambassador by UNICEF(The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund) in 2007. The Durban born designer whose name is synonymous with refined fashion and couture, is creating a buzz with his imagination in the fashion circuit. His work and passion to come up with fashionable apparels, organise grand events, spread the message of goodwill and humanity, will keep inspiring generations to follow their dreams.
