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BEHIND THE SCENES: MBFWCT Campaign Shoot By Kimberley Lombard
The MBFWCT Campaign Shoot for 2013 took a different approach this year. We are celebrating out theme of "Fashion, Art and Design". What do you think of the shoot?
GARMENTS CHOSEN, STEAMED AND READY.
MICHELLE FROM M.A.C. WAVING HER MAGIC WAND.
AFI'S KYLE BOSHOFF GIVES DIRECTION.
MBFWCT MODEL CASTINGS
A model's job is to sell clothes. So the better the model, the easier the sell - or so the idea is. That is why selecting the perfect model for the runway is so important. It goes beyond just looks; as Georgie Badiel, one of Africa's top model-exports, said at the casting: the key to a good runway walk is confidence.
AFI Fashion events have already had some of the best models on its runways and this year promises to be no different.
The process to selecting models is both an art and a science. Have a look at some behind-the-scenes images from the casting for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week CT S/S 2013/14. Have a look at some more behind-the-runway images here.
Images: SDR Photo/AFI
AN AFRICAN FASHION RENAISSANCE: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF AFRICA DAY
South Africa will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of AFRICA DAY on the 25th of May. The purpose of the celebrations is to unite Africans and relish in our different cultures and heritage, while highlighting the economic potential of the continent.
Fashion is a vehicle that speaks strongly to this.
African Fashion International, as the authority on African fashion, will be showcasing some of the continent's most talented designers and champions of the African renaissance.
Designers include Christie Brown (Ghana), Thula Sindi (SA), Taibo Bacar (Mozambique), Fred Eboka (Nigeria), Loin Cloth & Ashes (Tanzania) and AFI Next Generation Designers Angie Masike, Wetive Nkosi and Khothatso Tsotetsi.
The event will take place on the 23 May. Keep a look at our blog in the following days to have a look at what happened at this spectacular event.
BOOSTING VERNACULAR FASHION: Hugo Flear
BOOSTING VERNACULAR FASHION: Hugo Fashion
AFI FASTRACK™ WINNER 3:
With his range Hugo Flear aimed to ‘boost’ vernacular fashion inspired by South African Art Deco architecture. Flear looked at structure, tone and texture for inspiration. The designer took inspiration from the Art Deco buildings both for the shape of the garments but also the print on the textiles. The recurring pleats in the collection are taken from the vertical and horizontal look of the Art Deco movement. All the fabrics in the collection were developed by Flear himself.
What was the AFI Fastrack program like for you?
The program creates an amazing platform for publicity, which is great for me to establish my brand. AFI Fastrack is always an amazing learning experience - this was my third time showcasing.
What did you learn about yourself as a designer and about the industry, from the experience?
That branding is key - you can have an amazing product but if you are not branded correctly, people will forget you.
What are your plans going forward? Where do you see yourself in 12 months, 5 years and 20 years?
I am currently working as commercial designer for Rosenwerth, and I am learning a lot about the ins and outs of our industry as the label has been around for 50 years. I am also focussing on doing a capsule collection for Egality in July. Then the one thing I am truly excited about is to start working on a new collection for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa in October.
What business model do you think is most suited to your plans?
The only business model I follow is to create amazing quality work people want to buy. It must be something they can't see themselves living without. It's hard work to get the best quality, but it's something I am working towards on a daily basis.
What challenges do you face as an emerging designer? How are you going about overcoming these?
It is always a challenge to be unique, to brand myself in a unique way and to stand out from the rest. Also, as I mentioned above, quality. CMT's see you as a young designer, so they don't tend to deliver the best. And it's always hard to find the person who will work with you towards an ultimate goal.
Images: SDR Photo
UNTITLED: ELENI LABROU
AFI FASTRACK™ WINNER 2:
Eleni Labrou’s concept is based in a theory about contemporary society, a society obsessed with the body. The designer decided to interpret this obsession into something almost comical in appearance, a satire of the absurd standards by which society judges the body. Labrou chose a parrot as the subject of the print as it is best known for its ability to mimic.
The 21-year old designer personally designed the parrot- and circle-prints herself, and had them digitally printed on fabric.
What was the AFI Fastrack™ program like for you? Briefly describe the experience.
I feel very fortunate to have been a part of the AFI Fastrack™ program as it is really a great platform that exposes up-and-coming designers like me to the industry’s ins and outs. I found the panel interview with the judges a fantastic learning experience, and the feedback I received from them is valuable as I begin my career in fashion. Ultimately, the fashion showcase of my collection and seeing it presented on a public platform was a real highlight to the whole experience. The AFI Fastrack™ program is a much needed initiative to help introduce and guide new talent into the SA fashion industry.
What did you learn about yourself as a designer and about the industry, from the experience?
The industry is definitely a challenging environment. I think that one should definitely have a real passion, and be prepared to work hard. Personally, I’ve come to realise that I truly love this work and see a long and successful career in fashion for myself. I also know that it will come with hard work, and it is important to establish a professional approach and strong work ethic from the beginning. Along with this, there is value in developing your network of contacts and being aware to what is happening in your environment.
What are your plans going forward? Where do you see yourself in 12 months, 5 years and 20 years?
Currently, I am working with my design and business partner James on establishing our clothing brand. Our aim will be within the next year to have created a growing brand identity. We are both passionate about developing the country’s fashion industry, especially from a manufacturing standpoint. So eventually I want to see our clothing brand grow over the course of 5, 10, 20 years into a company that has made a positive difference to clothing manufacture in South Africa by up-skilling workers, generating jobs for local talent and keeping production local.
What business model do you think is most suited to your plans?
Working on establishing our brand, we have realised the importance of researching and understanding what it is we want to achieve. Regarding the right business model, this is undecided as yet, however I firmly believe in seeking guidance from a mentor, especially one who can support you with skills that you may lack. Along with this, I think it important to look at other companies, and what they have done right (and wrong) so as to learn from their mistakes and successes.
What challenges do you face as an emerging designer? How are you going about overcoming these?
I feel that emerging designers aren’t necessarily equipped with business skills to set up and run a clothing company. It is this fact that can ruin a label before it’s had a chance to get off the ground. Like I mentioned before, I believe in seeking advice and guidance from those with experience to help you along your path.
Images: SDR Photo
FACES OF WATER: ALEXA LISS
27-year old Alexandra Liss, graduate of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, was one of the winners of the AFI Fastrack™ program 2013, showcased her collection at MBFWJ.
Her well received collection was entitled "Faces of Water" and is based on the fluidity of water, its mysterious and ever-changing forms and patterns. The concept of water is further explored on a molecular level, incorporating water crystal structures into the garments. The colour palate of Liss’s collection is cold hues of blue combined with neutral peachy skin tones. Lightweight and translucent fabrics are hand-manipulated using a signature technique developed specifically for her collection.
AFI FRONT ROW interviewed the designer about her experiences.
AFI FR: WHAT WAS THE AFI FASTRACK™ PROGRAM LIKE FOR YOU?
AL: I felt privileged to be selected as one of the finalists to partake in the AFI Fastrack™ program. Showing my collection alongside other talented new designers at MBFWJ was an unforgettable experience. I got my first taste of showcasing my collection as a world-class event, receiving national and international exposure. Being chosen as one of the winners was a great honor and confidence booster in recognition of my potential as a designer.
AFI FR: WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF AS A DESIGNER AND ABOUT THE INDUSTRY?
AL: I learnt that a clear vision for the future of my label, a strategic plan for the way ahead, as well as a good understanding of the industry, are vital for my success as a fashion designer.
AFI FR: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS GOING FORWARD? WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 12 MONTHS, 5 YEARS AND 20 YEARS?
AL: I am looking forward to my next showing at MBFWAFRICA in October 2013, which I am preparing for at the moment. In the near future, I see my label growing and earning national as well as international recognition. In the more distant future, I hope to sel my clothing to both the local and global market.
AFI FR: WHAT BUSINESS MODEL IS MOST SUITED TO YOUR PLANS?
AL: I see myself not only as a designer but as an artist with fashion as my medium of choice. My strength lies in innovative craftsmanship, therefore my plan is to market my label through avant-garde shows and exhibitions, while providing beautiful, unique ready-to-wear ranges inspired by the conceptual pieces. My business model takes on an unconventional approach in its artisanal point of view, focusing on originality, a refined aesthetic and high quality products.
AFI FR: WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE AS AN EMERGING DESIGNER? HOW ARE YOU GOING ABOUT OVERCOMING THESE?
AL:As a designer, I want to be a voice for ecological sustainability, which poses a great challenge of sourcing suitable materials, especially locally. I plan to overcome this by taking one step at a time, using what is currently available as far as possible, and to incorporate various aspects of sustainability. Another one of my core beliefs is social responsibility within a business. At present, the task of identifying ways in which I can make a positive and long-lasting impact on people's lives seems a challenge, which I intend to overcome through ground research and perseverance. The obvious challenge for most designers including myself are differentiation, financial resources, marketing and distribution, but I hope to succeed in these areas through strategic networking and lots of hard work.
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AFI FASTRACK 2013
AFI FASTRACK FINALIST SHOWS THAT FASHION IS GREAT
The brief for the Fashion is Great! Campaign was to design an outfit for a ‘stylish person of mature years’. The winning outfit would be worn by British High Commissioner Dame Nicola Brewer at her annual eve of parliament reception. The British High Commission in association with Africa Fashion International invited designers to submit their sketches, the prize being a trip to London Fashion Week 2013.
In the end it was 26 year old Cape Peninsula University’s Hugo Flear who had the winning design. The task to create an outfit for Dame Nicola Brewer was certainly a challenging one. Designers were steered away from an overtly avant-garde approach and also needed to be mindful of who would be wearing the outfit, the occasion, as well as remembering to also design a matching tie for Dame Nicola Brewer’s husband.
Hugo Flear says of the competition, “The experience was great! But the difficult part was to find a design that suited Dame Nicola Brewer. In the end my design was inspired by the British flag which I reconstructed. I included the peplum because it’s very British but I chose to modernise it.”
Dame Nicola Brewer was very excited and happy with the final product saying to the Sunday Times, “I love it because the print incorporates the British flag!”
Hugo is clearly a talent to watch. He is also a finalist in the AFI Fastrack™ competition this year. He says, “AFI provides amazing platforms! I’m also taking part in AFI Fastrack™ this year so it’s just great!”
A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW BLOOD
MBFWJ 2013 marks a new year and a new event for AFI. Along with this, an acting General Manager has joined AFI to direct the organisation until a new General Manager is appointed. This development also sees a change in brand-AFI, with a young, dynamic duo heading up Marketing and Communications, who will be supported by premier agency, Ogilvy JHB.
Kenneth Makhanya, a respected and efficient businessman and administrator, has been appointed caretaker of AFI and leads the company in pulling off another world-class event at MBFWJ 2013.
Other changes at the organisation include the appointment of Kyle Boshoff as Communications Officer and Thato Mtshaki as Marketing Officer (both pictured below, at MBFW Africa 2012).
Kyle, who began his career at AFI, has served as the Marketing and Communications Assistant and the E-Communications Coordinator at the organisation. He also spent time as the Deputy Editor of VOILA! magazine and as a freelance stylist and writer.
His colleague, Thato, studied marketing at the University of Johannesburg and has counted Nunu Ntshingila and Thebe Ikalafeng as mentors. Before her appointment as Marketing Officer, Thato was the Event and Project Coordinator at AFI and has spent time honing her event and marketing skills at various companies.
The new department is complimented by the services of Ogilvy Johannesburg, who will be handling Public Relations and Marketing support for AFI in 2013.
Images: AFI/SDR Photo / supplied
MBFWJ: a successful launch promises a successful event.
MBFWJ 2013 enjoyed a successful launch at the Wits Art Museum on the 18 February 2013. Speakers at the event, which was attended by top fashion industry members and the media, included Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Dr. Zimmerman of Mercedes-Benz South Africa, Siphiwe Ngwenya of the GGDA and Phelisa Mangcu of the JTC.
The event, MC'd by radio DJ Azania, saw the announcement of the MBFWJ schedule and the celebration of the upcoming event. Hosted at Wits Art Museum, in Braamfontein, the event was a celebration of MBFWJ's theme: fashion, art and design. Close the the Newton Cultural Precinct, where the fashion event will take place, the Museum was a fitting and striking venue.
Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe (Executive Chairperson of AFI), opened the event, explaining that the "world-calss gallery [the Wits Art Museum] is representattive of how the industry views the inner-city: a modern, aspirational capital of art, fashion and design."
Said Dr. Martin Zimmerman, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz SA: "2012 was a successful year in terms of bringing African fashion to a host of further and even broader diverse audiences here in South Africa." This is the continued aim of MBFWJ. Dr. Zimmermann proceeded to introduce the new A-Class, voted the "Most Beautiful Car of 2012" which will be launching shortly in SA.
The next speaker, the CEO for the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency Siphiwe Ngwenya, touched on the "employment creation potential" of the fashion industry and also the partnership between AFI and the GGDA (the GGDA has committed to provide skills development and training for Gauteng-based designers).
In closing, Phelisa Mangcu (CEO of the Joburg Tourism Company) touched on fashion as the "ultimate lifestyle springboard from which to see the best of Joburg." Indeed, this is true with MBFWJ which will showcase the best of fashion in the best of the inner-city.
The event closed with an opportunity for guests to mingle and share in their excitement for the upcoming event. Pictured below are Marco Riekstins (blogger for Man of the Cloth) and Avant Apparel designers Lauren de Plessis and Bailey Allison.
Images: SDR Photo
KIM GUSH: A CAREER FASTRACKED
Kim Gush, whose avant-garde approach to menswear has cemented her in the mind's of the fashion industry as a shooting star to watch, has had quite a year. From a debut collection (pictured below) at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (through the AFI FASTRACK program) to being announced the ultimate winner of the Young Designer of the Year Award at the Africa Fashion Awards in October, Kim has a promising career ahead of her.
FRONT ROW: What have you gained from the journey?
I think that most of what I have learnt has been what not to do, which in many ways is more beneficial that learning what to do. The exposure has definitely been exception and I have already been able to build a great following. The journey doesn't end here - I am learning something new, every day.
FRONT ROW: What are your plans going into 2013?
I am working to get my latest range in stores for the first time, to make it more accessible for everyone who is asking, "Where do I buy Kim Gush?". As to which stores, they are till to be confirmed, but for now orders can still be placed through my website www.kimgush.co.za.
FRONT ROW: What advice do you have for graduates who are leaving school and entering the market in 2013?
Get a job! Get a job and learn as much as you can before trying to make it on your own. The contacts and industry information will be priceless and it will make starting up something of your own much easier. It will also be cheaper as the lessons learnt will save you the costly mistakes.
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SS 12/13: AVANT APPAREL STRIKES AGAIN
Avant Apparel, a label that continues to excite the fashion industry with its interplay between hard edgy lines and a soft, flowing silhouette, has launched their SS 12/13 collection available at one of our favourite local fashion stores, EGALITY.
FRONT ROW's favourite piece from the collection is the FLORAL BIKER JACKET (pictured above), available at EGALITY for R3990,00.
PHOTOGRAPHS: JP HANEKOM MAKE-UP: KASCHKA ARONSON
AFI FASTRACK RETAILS AT FOSCHINI
FRONT ROW stopped in at Foschini to have a look at the merchandise on offer from 2012's FASTRACK finalists. Under the label AFI Fastrack, the designs of Kim Gush, Wetive Nkosi and Kyra-Moon Halfpenny have been selling at select Foschini stores nationwide. The stores include Sandton City, Gateway and Canal Walk.
FRONT ROW took a few pictures of what is left - according to the merchandiser in the Sandton store, the collection has been selling fast.
FUTURE FASHION LEADERS AT SPERO VILLIOTI
African Fashion International was proud to show its support to superstar-designer Spero Villioti and the graduates of the Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy.
The show, entitled FUTURE FASHION LEADERS, showcased the graduate collections of the third years. The students also raised R200 000 for The Couture Educational, which enables underprivileged students to study fashion.
Images: supplied
DR. PRECIOUS MOLOI-MOTSEPE PRESENTS AT THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE LUXURY CONFERENCE
FASHION, LUXURY AND THE PROMISE OF AFRICA: FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Speech by Dr. P. Moloi-Motsepe at the IHT Luxury Conference
Given my background being a doctor, I have always been passionate about creating fundamental change in people’s lives, their health and employment in Africa.
As such, I am excited to be here to talk about the Africa growth story and share some of what we are doing on our continent to showcase talent and in so doing generate employment.
I am thankful for the opportunity to have met Suzy and her team at the International Herald Tribune during her recent visit to South Africa and to be invited here to this beautiful city to discuss in true Ubuntu culture not just about our owns skills but how Africa can collaborate with incredibly talented established people from areas like the Mediterranean.
On our side, African Fashion International, which is managed by our team from our headquarters in South Africa, is proud to be widely recognised as an innovator on the African continent in the incubation, development and building of international presence of creative fashion from the north of Africa through to the southern most tip.
What drives AFI is the belief that by building African Fashion Brands we will not only be rebranding Africa but we will also be contributing positively to economic growth for our our continent and job opportunities for our people.
Our organization provides a world-class platform for established and emerging designers of African provenance to be recognized and celebrated in their own markets and by the global fashion industry for their talent.
· We do this through 3 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weeks, with one focused on Cape Town, Johannesburg and Africa.
· We seek out ways to accelerate talent through our Fastrack program
· We find ways to celebrate and praise talent through the AFI Awards
· We are passionate about giving young people the means to reach their dreams and develop to their full potential. Over time that has involved everything from PR support through to strategic alignments and helping them to commercialize their businesses.
· And close to my own heart, we help to raise funds with fashion designers to help those in rural communities to identify and overcome cancer thus giving designers a voice that uses their skills in fashion as a vehicle for change.
Under African Fashion International, we have some incredible talent at different levels of market readyness. Over the last few years we have showcased over 100 different designers and we constantly strive to find new and emerging talent from all walks of life who deserve to be found. At last month’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa we also attracted an incredible media response with over 100 international media and interested buyers.
I felt it would be worth sharing a few in our stable of designers:
· In South Africa, Gavin Rajah is a master of silk and detailing.
· Marianne Fassler is the doyenne of fashion and constantly reinvents her view of Africa whether it be in modern weaves or translating leopard prints into modern motifs.
· David Tlale is already a national star and he has built up an incredible global client base already due to the finesse of his collections.
We are really proud of how far the designers have come with us and how far we believe they will go. With us here, thanks to our amazing sponsor Mercedes Benz who truly believe in giving talent a chance to shine…., we are really excited to have Taibo Bacar from Mozambique and Laurence Airline from Cote D’Ivoire whose beautiful pieces are on display outside.
We constantly seek out strong new talent, and through our Fastrack program, we find ways to develop new talent and strengthen the industry for the longterm.
· We are confident that this new league of African designers will develop lines which incorporate elements of unique creativity, our love of our cultural heritage, our diversity and our rich history;….. but most importantly, given the wealth disparities in our part of the world, we believe it is paramount to develop a new type of luxury that is founded on the principles of sustainability and that incorporates a social conscience.
· Artisan talent can be found outside of fashion too. Africa’s raw materials can also be taken from their raw potential to finished goods.
o Anglo Gold Ashanti.
o De Beers Shining Lights, invest in talented designers working with raw materials.
But Suzy has also asked me to decode and explore whether there is A REAL GROWTH STORY OR AN IMAGINED FUTURE?
Given a lot of my work with the World Economic Forum and various government support initiatives, I could share a small book. Instead, allow me to spin through a few statitsics.
1. Firstly, the sheer numbers pertaining to Africa is a testament to its potential.
2. Africa is almost as urbanized as China and has as many cities of 1 million people as Europe
3. We are the world’s second fastest growing economy ….and 7 out of 10 of the fastest growing economies are African.
4. If one looks at foreign capital inflows, this has already risen to 85 billion US Dollars by 2010, surpassing aid & remittances.
5. And most importantly, if one looks at what most investors look at in terms of return, Africa now offers the 2nd highest return on investment across emerging markets which is second only to Asia.
6. In real terms, this paints a picture that Africa is open for business. There are more than 230 companies with Africa based revenues that are over a billion US Dollars with many being Fortune 500 Companies.
As a person who is from Africa, who has lived through the incredible changes over the last few years, I am excited that my children and many other African children will live in a country which is realizing its promise and is no longer seen purely with eyes of pity but is increasingly painted with a view of possibility and the hope of prosperity and pride in being African.
Whilst many of the speakers yesterday have shown videos of the hardship that can occur in Africa that they are actively addressing, I also think it is important to know that Africa is changing for the positive in terms of consumers of luxury. Those on the top live an exceptional life, they shop in world-class malls and, most relevant to us in the room, that growing affluence has seen an interest in fashion and pride in self which is making us appreciate quality style.
Whilst the foundation of a middle class is critical, I am sure many of the luxury brands in the room are keen to understand, what is the market for their luxury goods in Africa. Well, the picture is good. From 2010-2011, the percentage change in HNWI was the highest in the world. Albeit off a low base, but offering great hope for change.
Where does that leave us?
· We are here to ask for trade, not aid.
· We are hoping to use this forum to not just talk…but rather to seek out long-term partners to nurture skills and mentor young designers so that they are oriented to demand and business growth.
· We are hoping to use this forum to find a way to profile our incredibly talented designers and find ways for them to be distributed on a global stage.
· We are equally, here to open our arms to you, to welcome you to Africa to seek out ways to work with us in the future.
· I would like to conclude by sharing my heart-felt belief, underpinned by research and market understanding, that Africa holds the promise of a positive future for the production and consumption of luxury goods and fashion. Africa is willing, ready and working towards positioning itself as a active participant in the global luxury fashion market.
· From Africa has come great talent and these incredible individuals are beginning to claim this century as innovators, consumers, and business leaders. From the continent and stage of those Nobel Laureates through to designers taking to the catwalk: our time has come.
· The possibilities of Africa’s development and economic growth, the youthful nature of African societies, the growth of urban cities and upward mobility of its people tells us that “Africa is alive with tremendous possibilities”.
Thank you and best wishes to you all.
WINNERS CROWNED AT AFRICA FASHION AWARDS
The big winners in the 4th annual Africa Fashion Awards were announced at a concluding ceremony for MBFW Africa on October 28, at Melrose Arch.
The judging panel consisted of local and international fashion leaders including Felicity Spies of Egality, Robyn Cooke of Style Guide Cape Town, Bryan Ramkilawan (CEO of the Cape Town Fashion Council), Elle magazine's Fashion Director, Poppy Evans and internationally-acclaimed fashion journalist and Vanity Fair Style Editor-at-Large Michael Roberts.
Taking home the award for Designer of the Year (Africa) was the highly-acclaimed Nigerian designer, Ituen Basi and the Designer of the Year (International) was received by the Ghanaian-born, American-based designer, Mimi Plange.
In the Emerging Designer of the Year categories, Mozambican designer Taibo Bacar and Cote D'Ivoire-born and Paris-based designer Laurence Airline took home the trophies for Africa and International respectively.
Two other design awards included the announcement of Kim Gush as the winner of the AFI Young Designer of the Year and Thula Sindi's crowning as the SA Tourism Designer of the Year (pictured below).
The final award of the evening was for Outstanding Contribution to African Fashion. The accolade was shared between Jackie Burger (pictured above; whose tenure as Editor of Elle magazine has seen developing talent nurtured and supported) and Simon Deiner (for his role in capturing and sharing first-class fashion images with the world).
Other winners included:
ACCESSORIES DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Doreen Mashika
MALE STYLE ICON OF THE YEAR Khaya Dludla
FEMALE STYLE ICON OF THE YEAR Liya Kebede
MODEL OF THE YEAR Candice Swanepoel
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MAKE-UP Lesley Whitby
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO HAIR Kevin Epstein
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO STYLING Arthur Malan-Murrison
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY Ross Garret
COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR Helen Jennings
The results of the awards were independently audited by Pricewater House Cooper Incorporated.
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