South African designer Shamyra Moodley had an unlikely introduction to the fashion world two years ago, when she crafted a skirt out of sackcloth and a bodice from an old maternity bra -- and ended up showcasing her sustainable designs at AFI Fashion Week.
Accountant Shamyra Moodley was on maternity leave after the birth of her son when she came up with an idea that would push her into the world of fashion., where she shared photos of her personal style, featuring flashy eyewear and vibrant fabrics."It had fashion pictures, but clearly was about my story, my journey into finding out who I am," Moodley said.
Born in East London, South Africa, along the Eastern Cape, she grew up watching her seamstress grandmother piece together fabrics on a little, old Singer sewing machine."I'd always let her do the sewing and I'd be like 'No, I'll cut and design' -- and I still do it that way," she told CNN, adding that"I don't like the technical side of sewing, I like it as an art form. I like to free flow.
Moodley eventually left her accounting job to explore fashion. The 40-year-old says after a year of writing, Laaniraani became popular, scoring her invites to a host of fashion shows in South Africa. Her formal introduction to the world of custom-made garments came two years ago when she crafted a skirt out of sackcloth and a bodice from an old breastfeeding bra -- and wore it to a fashion show.
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