Design Academy of Fashion

Design Academy of Fashion Cape Town Fashion Institution focusing on Individual Attention and Optimal Development

12/08/2026

DAF Dialogues — Leandi Mulder

In this episode of DAF Dialogues, Head of Department Leandi Mulder talks about our Mohair collaboration — why industry partnerships matter, the opportunities they create for our students, and the importance of connecting fashion education with South Africa’s rich textile heritage.

Watch the conversation and discover why collaboration matters.

Filmed and edited by Beändra van Vuuren

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06/08/2026

🚨 YOU HAVE UNTIL 4 SEPTEMBER 🚨

WIN A FASHION BURSARY worth R88,000 for our Bachelor of Fashion Degree.

31/07/2026

A huge thank you to Hannelie from Wrapt Knitwear for sharing her expertise and passion with our second-year students. 🧶✨

As part of our collaboration with Mohair South Africa , our students have the incredible opportunity to work with one of South Africa’s most beautiful natural fibres while learning specialist knitting techniques from industry professionals.

Filmed and edited by Beändra van Vuuren

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20/07/2026

SPCC × DAF UPCYCLED DENIM PROJECT.

One brief. Five teams. Three days.

S . P . C . C challenged the talented DAF students with an exciting quick-fire upcycled denim project. Working in mixed teams across all three years, students collaborated to transform deadstock denim into innovative new uniform concepts.

The final looks are revealed shortly… 🔥

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06/07/2026

Thinking about a future in fashion? Join us at our Open Day!

Discover what it’s like to study at the Design Academy of Fashion, meet our lecturers and students, explore our campus, and find out everything you need to know about our internationally recognised fashion qualifications.

📅 Saturday, 25 July 2026
🕙 Doors open: 10:00 AM
🎤 Presentation starts: 10:30 AM

Whether you’re interested in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Retail Buying, or Fashion Business, this is your chance to experience DAF firsthand and ask all your questions.

✨ Book your spot via the Quick Links in our bio.

We can’t wait to meet you!

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24/06/2026

For the creators.
For the visionaries.
For the future of fashion.

Applications Open for 2027.

02/06/2026

Behind the scenes in Digital Design 🎨💻

Our 2nd Year students have been bringing customer profiles to life through a series of vector portraits created in their Digital Design subject.

Aligned with their Term 2 Menswear module, developed in collaboration with , students explored the Fields customer through research, analysis, and digital illustration, translating insights into striking visual identities.

We love seeing the creative process unfold—from initial concepts to polished vector artwork.

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15/05/2026

Go behind the scenes with our 2nd Year students at their Dye Workshop with , where ideas came to life through colour exploration, artisanal processes, and creative experimentation. From dye baths to vibrant yarns, every moment was part of the journey. 🎨🐐

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08/05/2026

Fashion. Art. Culture. Commentary. ✨
Our students unpack the 2026 Met Gala — from this year’s theme and standout moments to the looks that stole the spotlight. 👗🎭 Hear their thoughts, favourite fashion statements, and trend predictions in this quick-fire discussion reel.

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