Creativity and adventure
For Kabelo Mothapo, fashion design is the art and science of employing concepts of design and aesthetics to create clothing items and accessories.
The Polokwane native says the industry gives him an adventurous spirit rit and allows him to tap into his creativity. ativity. “I have pursued professional courses urses in fashion design at a few colleges es and they all equipped me with the required understanding of design creation. ion. Studying fashion design has also helped d me to choose a specific area of interest est and develop my skills each day,” he says.
Kabelo says his work is mostly tly influenced by a myriad of factors tors such as culture, history and society. ociety. “My job can be rewarding and d fulfilling. In today’s world, fashion shion has transformed into a global industry where fashion designers, ners, manufacturers and retailers all l work together to meet the customers’ s’ demands,” he said.
He told Polokwane Observer er that while fashion was just a concept initially, it has since become a way of life for so many any people. “I was always determined ined to become a fashion designer as nothing else intrigued me more re than the new and upcoming trends and d the fact that change in this industry is constant,” stant,” he said.
Kabelo says he has always had a creative streak and his parents were supportive pportive and encouraged him to pursue e his dream in fashion design. “I was as blessed to have such supportive parents ts because some parents don’t think this industry is the right path, but mine had faith in me. It’s remarkable how one ne gets the opportunity to blend their design expertise, artistic abilities, and fashion trends to produce something extraordinary.”
Kabelo hopes to see himself designing for big brands in Italy or Paris one day.