will also be wearing Brandon Berg at this year’s SA Style Awards in November. He kicked off 2013 with an interview on Expresso and is pursuing a career in modelling. Brandon wants to be part of more than just design in the fashion industry, but he insists that he is a fashion designer first and then a model. Judging by what he has achieved this far, his wish to be like Kimora Lee in 30 years would definitely be granted. His future projects include plus size clothing and work wear ranges, just some of the key ingredients he will use in building a complete fashion empire. His mother already wears some of his designs to work. Family is very important to him, so I couldn’t help but ask if this would ever turn into a family business, to which he proudly replies that he and his sister, Rebecca, would like to design a footwear collection together. Brandon has big plans for his matric year, one of which is showcasing his designs at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Cape Town. MBFWCT requires for designers to have been in retail for two years. Brandon will qualify by the end of 2013 so let’s hope for a more “edgy” fashion week next year. Another thing on Brandon’s wishlist is completing a post-grad at Parson’s New School for Design in New York City, an institution which produced the likes of Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford. Until then this home-grown talent is looking to further his fashion education at CPUT or FEDISA where he’ll hone his sewing skills, juggle his studies and continue building a fast growing fashion empire. It is Brandon’s amazing talent, determination and entrepreneurial skills that definitely give him that essential edge.
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FIG 4, 5 & 6. (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) HIS DESIGNS EXUDE YOUTHFUL SOPHISTICATION. FAUX-FUR JACKET, SILK BLAZER, CROP TOP, ALL EDGE BY BRANDON BERG.