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production by louw kotzeLouw Kotzé started his career in the Fashion Industry as Co-founder of the prestigious Black Coffee label in col-laboration with Jacques van der Watt in 1998. In 2001 he pursued his career as a full time fashion stylist. For the next three years, and up to date, he contributed to numerous magazines; editorial and advertising cam-paigns. In 2004- 2007 he joined forces with Suzaan Heyns and initiated the label Abraham + Louise.

Magazines include:Rolling Stone Magazine, Wanted Magazine, Dossier, Marie Claire, Voila, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Glamour, De Kat, Sunday Times, City Press & Privé.

Advertising Campaigns:L’Oreal, Virgin Money, Woolworths, Brutal Fruit, Barratts, Appletizer, Bon Aqua, Axe, MTN, Vodacom, Oddesey, Bodymist, Dieterolle, Nokia, Yardley, Shell, Peugeot, BMW, Mercedes- Benz, Volkswagen, Black Coffee, Marion & Lindie, Clive Rundle & Lux to name but a few.

Clients include:Maison Martin Margiella, Heider Ackermann, Dries van Noten, Ann de Meulemeester, Servanne Gaxotte and Vivienne Westwood for L’Atelje. Prada, Aprilia, Elle Macpherson Intimates, Guess – amongst othersStylist on New York Fashion Week Arise African Collec-tiveStylist on Paris Fashion Week Arise Afrique de SudCelebrity Personalities & ModelsRichard Branson, R Kelly, Freshly Ground & Sha-kira, Hugh Masakela, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, Chanel Iman, Sasha Pivo-varove, Iris Struebegger, Sessilee Lopez, Ajak & Aminata Seun. The Parlatones & Flash Republic

Awards:Gold awards at Cannes advertising festival for: Virgin Money, Shell & Black Coffee.Style Awards – most stylish designers – 1999Top 10 GQ best dressed men - 2001Top 10 GQ best dressed men – 2002Loerie Gold award – Axe 2005Loerie Bronze award – Dossier issue 2008Marie Claire Prix de la Mode – Most innovative dresser – 2010Edgars Shoe exhibition – Best shoe campaign – 2011Judge of SA style awards : 2004 - 2011

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Model Aminata Niaria, the muse of Alber Elbaz of Lanvin, will make you fall in love with black and white couture as SA designers give the

French capital a monochromatic makeover during Paris Fashion Week

Production Juanita Daniel Photographs Misha Taylor Contributing fashion editor Louw Kotze Make-up Dimitri Theer using Maybelline

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Tartan sleeve, R7 900, mesh dress, R7 900, tulle skirt, R17 000, all Clive Rundle; feather fascinator, R650, Reminiscene.


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Faux-fur and mesh cape, R21 000, necklace, R3 980, both Clive Rundle; fi shtail gown, R12 800, Klûk CGDT; feather fascinator, R650, Reminiscene.


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Shirt with tie-detail straps, R14 900, necklace, R3 980, mesh stockings, R1 200, all Clive Rundle; Eric Raisina structured miniskirt, R2 500, African Mosaïque; feather fascinator, R650, Reminiscene.


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Rivet faux-fur jacket, price on request, Momo; Erik Raisina

polo-neck dress, from R4 000, African Mosaïque; feather

fascinator, R650, Reminiscene; gloves, R1 200, Black Coffee.


Eric Raisina hooded knit top, R3 000, African Mosaïque; silk organza dress, R18 000, Lunar; vintage hat, R450, Reminiscene; feather bolero, R12 900, Clive Rundle.

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Sheer dress, R3 800, Klûk CGDT; lace bodysuit, R1 600, Princesse Tam Tam;

ostrich feather shrug, stylist’s own; lace-up leggings, R1 490, Clive Rundle; ash

leather wedge heels, R2 300, Studio 8.

Clemente shirt dress, R2 300, That’s It; white gumboots,

R1 195, San Marina.

Tread lightly on the earth wrapped in natural linens, cottons and silks in gentle shades of cream and white

Production Louw Kotze Photographs Steve Tanchel

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Mesh T-shirt, R120, Nicci Boutique; flower detail shrug, R11 980, tulle skirt, R7 980, both Clive Rundle; flower detail socks, R47, Cameo; beige socks, R26, Falke; lace-up boots, R189, Mr Price.

Multi-layered chiffon vest, R1 700, shorts, R460,

both Suzaan Heyns.


Pleated flared dress, R950, Terrence Bray; sheer jacket, R8 980, Clive Rundle; bloomers, R265, Reminiscene; Lilith belt, R1 600, That’s It; Trailmaster boots, R10 000, Studio 8.Washing line, left to right Ankle socks, R26, Falke; briefs, R335, bra, R630, briefs, R325, bodysuit, R795, all PrincesseTam Tam.


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Low-back tracksuit top, R1 400, high-waist mini skirt, R1 200, both Suzaan Heyns; Golden Goose high tops, R4 000, Studio 8.

Mesh dress, R4 980, Clive Rundle; lace bodysuit, R1 600, Princesse

Tam Tam; leather shoulder piece, R2 000, Suzaan Heyns.

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The three South African models of the moment show off designs by incandescent home-grown designers in our

exclusive New York cover shoot. Marie Claire editor Aspasia Karras goes behind the scenes

Photographs Daniella Midenge

‘We are doing it for our mothers.’ This is the general consensus among the impossibly beautiful and otherworldly creatures who kindly agreed to grace Marie Claire’s cover this month – and pose for an exclusive fashion

shoot in New York to celebrate two red-hot South African designers while they were at it.

The three beauties, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel and Heidi Verster, are in demand in the fashion capitals of the world, and Black Coffee and Loin Cloth & Ashes, the sartorial stars on the ramp at the Arise African Fashion Collective show at New York

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Age 21Appeared on the coversof Greek Vogue and Ocean Drive; campaigns for Nike, Diesel and Guess; walked for Tommy Hilfi ger, Dolce& Gabbana, Sass & Bide and Diane von FurstenbergDiscovered ‘When I was 16, shopping at a fl ea market.’Early days ‘I went straight

to Europe and I cried all the time. When I was very sad my mom would come over.’Career highlight ‘Being a Victoria’s Secret Angel. And the 20-page French Vogue shoot with Bruce Weber and Brooke Shields. It was amazing: we were undercover policewomen.’Advice ‘Just be yourself, that’s the most important thing.

It’s a lonely business, so be prepared to be lonely. And be nice to everyone; you never know where that assistant will be next year.’Relationships ‘It’s not easy, but I have a boyfriend who is also a model, so we understand the pressures of our jobs.’Dream ‘To live in a house near a beach somewhere.’

The dream girl Candice Swanepoel

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Age 23Appeared on the cover of French and The Block; campaigns for Tommy Hilfi ger, Diesel, Benetton, Mavi Jeans, Nitya, Saks Fifth Avenue, Emporio Armani fragrance; walked for Ellen Tracy, Gilles Rosier, Issey Miyake, Alexander Wang; selected for a new Dolce & Gabbana campaign by Steven Klein Discovered ‘In Port Elizabeth, my home town.’Early days ‘My parents insisted I fi nish school before leaving for New York at 18, so I only worked in Cape Town during high school.’Highlights ‘Shooting with Paolo Roversi, and for French Vogue and Dazed and Confused. Also, my friend Azzedine Alaïa designed my wedding dress – he has so much talent and is so modest.’Advice ‘Believe in yourself. There is a lot of pressure for a young model in New York, especially with diets. It’s tough for people who are insecure; others tell you what to do, and some girls survive on an apple a day. You have to be focused on what you want out of life and stay down to earth – then you will get far.’Dreams ‘To open a guesthouse in Stellenbosch after leaving the modelling world. I love wine farms.’

The local museHeidi Verster


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Age 21Appeared on the covers of Velvet and Italy’s Muse; campaigns for Adore, Chanel, Hugo Boss, Kurt Geiger, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Nina Ricci; walked for Prada, Paul Smith, Vera Wang, Versace and Missoni; ‘spokesmodel’ for Victoria Secret’s Pink sub-brandDiscovered ‘In a Cape Town Spar with my ouma and oupa when I was 16.’Early days ‘I went to London with [fellow SA model] Elbe van der Merwe and lived with two other girls – such fun.’Career highlight ‘Being a Victoria’s Secret Angel and seeing all these unbelievable places with the company – they really treat you like family.’Advice ‘Don’t start too young. In retrospect,I would never let my kid go into the industryat 16. You need a strong personality and values. This industry makes you old before your time, but also very independent.’ Dream ‘I would love to buy an island, away from everything, and to continue designing. I have just done a Victoria’s Secret bikini range – it features a tiger design on the bum.’

The secret agent Behati Prinsloo


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Three of SA’s hottest model exports – Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo and Heidi Verster – take to the streets of New York in fabulous local designs as seen at the Arise Magazine African Collective at Fashion Week

Production Juanita Daniel Photographs Daniella MidengeContributing fashion editor Louw Kotze Make-up Katey Denno/The Wall Group using Maybelline

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Constructed coat, R4 500, turquoise wrap dress, R1 500,

leather gloves, R1 200, all Black Coffee; stockings, R49, Cameo; shoes, R130, Mr Price; earrings, R1 000, Shoote & Cica Designs.


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Constructed coat, R4 500, leather gloves, R1 200, both Black Coffee. Opposite Jumpsuit, R1 800, wooden necklace, R850, both Loin Cloth & Ashes; leather gloves, R1 200, Black Coffee; heels, stylist’s own.


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Constructed coat,R6 000, leather gloves,

R1 200, both Black Coffee.


From left to right: Heidi wears Layered coat, R4 500, dress, R2 000, leather gloves, R1 200, all Black Coffee; earrings, R1 000, Shoote & Cica Designs. Candice wears Constructed jacket, R1 800, Loin Cloth & Ashes; leather gloves, R1 200, Black Coffee; earrings, R1 000, Shoote & Cica Designs. Behati wears Structured jacket, R2 000, cowl-neck dress, R2 800, both Loin Cloth & Ashes; earrings, R1 000, Shoote & Cica Designs.

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