Launching A CLOTHING RANGE THROUGH PICK 'N PAY CLOTHING BY WAHEEDA PETERS
Katekani Moreku (29) has paved the way for other cultural designers by launching a proudly South African clothing range through Pick ’n Pay Clothing in 2020.
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oreku’s range was launched as part of Pick ’n Pay Clothing’s second collaboration with young local designers in celebration of South Africa’s rich cultural landscape. “I am very happy to have been awarded such a rare opportunity to collaborate with Pick ’n Pay Clothing. I’m overwhelmed,” said the euphoric Moreku. Commenting on his fashion success, DUT’s Fashion and Textiles Department staff said that they are so proud of him and his accomplishments, as he has always been a hard-working individual who is very dedicated to his craft. DUT Creative Director, fashion designer Gideon, said that from his student days, Moreku had shown a strong design sense, unique fashion direction and more importantly, he knew the risks needed in creating both his designs and establishing the ethos of his brand.
My fashion-forward thinking is inspired by my natural desire to be different and have my own unfiltered ideas.
“When asked to submit a student for this opportunity, he was the one I thought of first due to his strong work ethic. His brand being used under the Pick ’n Pay umbrella shows that he understands the difference between editorial and commercial fashion and how to execute both,” he said proudly. Speaking more on his journey to Pick ’n Pay Clothing, Moreku said: “Gavin Rajah scouted me from university to
Katekani Moreku DUT Fashion and Textiles graduate
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