Noni Gasa talks fashion bursary programme with Thandolwethu
South African fashion and media personality Noni Gasa had a candid chat with Thandolwethu about her fashion bursary programme she is offering deserving students.
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If you're an aspiring fashion designer, then this is for you!
South African fashion and media personality, Noni Gasa, is on a mission to fulfil the dreams of an aspiring young designer who has ambitions of global stardom.
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Gasa says she is excited for this opportunity to help develop a future big name in the fashion industry.
“There has never been a more exciting time for African fashion. 2019 was truly our breakthrough year and, now more than ever, the world is looking to us for a new aesthetic, a fresh perspective and creative expression with a unique point of view. The success of Thebe Magugu, Laduma Ngxokolo, and Rich Mnisi has made it possible for the African child to dream more audaciously and they are proof that we have all it takes to compete against the best in the world. I believe that, through this incredible opportunity, we will discover and develop the next big name in the game and an ambassador for the African continent,” she said.
According to a Press Release, in addition to getting their tuition fees covered, the beneficiary of The Noni Gasa Bursary will receive R5,000 a month towards their transport and accommodation in Cape Town, R1,000 per month from Woolworths Food, unlimited mobile data from Rain for three years, top-of-the-range sewing machines and an overlocker from Elna, as well as their textbooks and art kits.
Interested in applying?
Applicants are not required to have previous design experience but will have to demonstrate their creative and artistic flair by submitting a trend storyboard and hand-drawn sketches of their original designs. Applications close on 30 October 2019 and the winner will be announced on 7 November 2019. You can apply online now via www.designacademyoffashion.com.
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