#Maria McCloy

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@mariamccloy is an “Africa-inspired Jozi-based accessory and shoe creator,” co-founder of Black Rage Productions, and publicist. She is one of the many creative South African womxn whose work preserves SA history and culture in ways that are new and each uniquely her own.

In this fashion, Maria applies her distinctive personal history to reflect a South African style that removes the “shame and self-hate, which came from colonialism and apartheid; part of the programme of those systems was banning indigenous culture – and those wounds are deep," she told Between 10 and 5. “Basotho culture is in my work but I also see myself as an African and a Joburger, part of a global scene. You can see that in the shoes, accessories and bags."

Learn more about other creative womxn like Maria here: http://bit.ly/2zo9TBq. 

Photos by Madelene Cronje for Between 10 and 5. 

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Maria McCloy African print silver sneaker R1399 25 % percent off on www.woolworths.co.za

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South African Fashion Designer Thula Sindi's "AfricaRise" Expands Into Beauty

South African Fashion Designer Thula Sindi’s “AfricaRise” Expands Into Beauty

Thula Sindi’s local emporium AfricaRise, which is recognized for holding locally made apparel, accessories, and art, is branching out into beauty, natural hair care, and health. The concept shop, which has three physical locations in Gauteng, was founded over two years ago and is home to African luxury brands like as Sindi, David Tlale, Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs, Ephymol, Imprint, Maria McCloy,…

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South African Fashion Designer Thula Sindi's "AfricaRise" Expands Into Beauty

South African Fashion Designer Thula Sindi’s “AfricaRise” Expands Into Beauty

Thula Sindi’s local emporium AfricaRise, which is recognized for holding locally made apparel, accessories, and art, is branching out into beauty, natural hair care, and health. The concept shop, which has three physical locations in Gauteng, was founded over two years ago and is home to African luxury brands like as Sindi, David Tlale, Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs, Ephymol, Imprint, Maria McCloy,…

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Genuine African aesthetics that encourage the world: Maria McCloy at TEDxJohannesburgWomen 2013

http://tinyurl.com/y6jm52pa Maria McCloy is an equipment creator and an icon of the Johannesburg city tradition scene. Influenced by her various travels – she was born within the UK, lived all … source

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MY EXPERIENCE AT SA FASHION WEEK

To say it was magical, is an understatement. If you love fashion and fashion creations, you should take the time to experience Fashion Week. I was giddy with excitement and it was a great pleasure to to join the mecca of fashion writers and fashionistas in the front row of SA Fashion Week.

SA Fashion Week is very accessible and the SAFW team are so professional and helpful that I started feeling like a part of the family.

The week can only be described as a hectic rush between classes, work and Hyde Park Corner where fashion week was being held.

From the time I sat down for the first show where Woolworths launched their 2017 “StyleBySA’ seasonal campaign, I could feel the great creative energy and excitement. The show featured a capsule collection by eight local designers who are taking the fashion scene by storm  – Rich Mnisi, Thebe Magugu, AKJP, Pichulik, Maria McCloy, Sol-Sol, Selfi and Young & Lazy.

The fashion was bold, gender-bending, artistic and accessible. So accessible that the StyleBySA capsule collections is available at Woolworths online straight from the runway. This was such a great way to boost the visibility and viability of local designers and to showcase their incredible talent. Shop here while stocks last.

Business of Fashion opines that labels that are pro “see now, buy now” seek to garner the commercial power of fashion show buzz, and do not want the lag in order to capitalise on the show’s ROI. Companies that embrace the lag allow their customers to go through the psychological process, peak levels,  and can tap into a larger market, and slowly seduce the consumer powerfully enough to convert runway into sales (www.businessoffashion.com). Each strategy, whether slow or see now and buy now depends on the fashion company’s straegy.

Each show began with the dramatic removal of the black cloth that covered the runway, the dimmed lights — then the great reveal.

Below are some shots that I took to record my SAFW adventure, enjoy!

  Great build up – the start of the show [Own Image]

Woolworths StyledBySA designers whose merchandise was available immediately after the show – “see now, buy now” to capitalise on teh ROI created from the show buzz [Image Source: Simon Deiner/SDR]

Day 2 SAFW [Own Image]

SAFW – Day 2 [Own Image]

SAFW – Day 2 [Own Image]

Day 1 – installation by Seisi Isabelle. SA fashion week showcased the ‘nodel’ with regular people showcasing the creative intent of the designer. Here we see phases of a woman’s life. [Own Image]

You’ve got to love SA Fashion Week!

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Maria Mccloy Accessories 

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itchy feet, dreaming of another park day.

Shoes: Maria McCloy

Fabric: #MaterialGains

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Maria McCloy is an accessories creator and an icon of the Johannesburg urban culture scene. Influenced by her varied travels - she was born in the UK, lived ...

An eye-opening observation on cultural appropriation by Maria McCloy. It's really interesting how so-called "first world" nations continue to borrow from the "dark continent" a.k.a. Africa without any acknowledgement whatsoever. McCloy says they copy us and we copy them copying us. Yo! Deep!

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Maria McCloy Seshoeshoe brogues R1399 25 % percent off on www.woolworths.co.za

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Maria McCcloy.

(If you know me, you'll spot my big head. SMH.)

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African print in fashion. Shoes by Maria Mc

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mariamccloy 's stall at Market on Main. SO COOL. If you have old shoes you can give her shoes and they'll re-cover them for R150 (flats) I think R250 for heels. I'm so going back. 

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BET Awards: www.styledbyafrica.com

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Maria McCloy wax print hunter boot R1399 25 % percent off on www.woolworths.co.za

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Maria McCloy African print gold sneaker R1399 25 % percent off on www.woolworths.co.za