Two Stellenbosch University (SU) students recently hosted a self-funded fashion and art networking event at the SU Museum. This was according to Camila Nkhama, a third-year BCom student studying Information Systems at SU, and one of the event’s creators.
A self-funded fashion event, called Fashion Galore, was organised by two Stellenbosch University (SU) students, and was held in the foyer of the SU Museum, according to one of the event’s organisers, Camila Nkhama. Photo: Ntokozo Khumalo
The museum decided to forego its R5 000 venue fee for the function, which is called Fashion Galore, and the event was hosted on 8 March, according to museum technician Elvandré Galant.
“[The museum] decided to waive the fee as [we] saw the function as an event that helped people to come together through art, music, and fashion,” said Galant.
Showcasing local creativity
The organisers wanted to host Fashion Galore in Stellenbosch so that students would not have to travel to Cape Town to experience such an event, according to Aobakwe Kagiso Molokoane, one of the creators of the event. Molokoane is currently a third-year BA (Humanities) student at SU.
“All the cool creative things always happen in Cape Town. Stellenbosch has a vibrant creative scene that needs to be showcased more. This event in Stellenbosch was a game-changer,” said Molokoane.
Attendees of a self-funded fashion and networking event, called Fashion Galore, enjoyed art, music, and fashion all in one place, at the Stellenbosch University Museum, according to museum technician Elvandré Galant. Photo: Ntokozo Khumalo
The organisers had enquired at roughly 100 venues, but could not book one as the venues were too expensive for the two students who were organising it, said Nkhama.
“We […] struggled to organise this event as funding came from our own pockets. Receiving the sponsored venue aided in reducing [the] costs,” said Nkhama.
The Stellenbosch University Museum decided to waive their R5 000 venue fee in order to host Fashion Galore, a student-organised fashion event, according to museum technician, Elvandré Galant. PHOTO: Ntokozo Khumalo
“I wanted to experience more of the artsy people, [and] the livelier people. That is why I came to this event,” said one of the attendees, Jaus Marais, a third-year BEng student studying industrial engineering.
The event’s DJ, Max Hlogwane, said that he had never played in a place where fashion is displayed in an art space.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated as follows:
- One of the event’s creators, Camila Nkhama, was referred to as Camilla Nkama.
- Stellenbosch University Museum’s venue fee for functions is R5 000, not R2 000.