Times Of Swaziland: MAVERIKZ SPRING/SUMMER 2020 LOOK BOOK

MAVERIKZ SPRING/SUMMER 2020 LOOK BOOK
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BY Thembelihle Nhlabatsi on 27/09/2020 16:08:00


STYLE interviews a whimsical Tiwi Gondwe, a third-culture-kid with a passion for
fashion and development.
She describes herself as a creative and an academic, who develops ideas and
concepts for a living. Tiwi Gondwe is more than a blog; it is a journey and life
style brand.
With her blogs and look books, you can expect to explore fashion, places and
spaces, African fashion, art, events and much more.
She highlights that this season will be her personal journey shared with the
world.
Inviting everyone to join her as she explores her authentic voice, she believes
that blogging is personal and should be something that a person does from the
heart.
Gondwe states that she has always seemed to make her comeback on the back of
look books and why not?
different perspective
“Look books are creative and innovative, giving me the outlet to express
myself and in turn giving you the reader a chance to see vintage from a
different perspective.
“I was inspired by reflecting on my journey from the past to the present.
“I started this brand because I love vintage,” she tells STYLE.
“The more vintage, the better for me and I felt like I was able to illustrate
that through this look book.
My brand has grown I feel like I have lost a bit of that true vintage flare and
I really wanted to bring it back,” she says.
Formerly known as Tiwi’s Closet, Maverikz has been Gondwe’s baby and
brainchild since 2010. Those who have followed her journey, know that Tiwi’s
Closet started as a blog and a pseudo styling service. She shares that she’s
been operating in Eswatini since 2014.
Describing the brand, the stylist says Maverikz is a curated sustainable fashion
brand.
“I don’t like to gender our clothing as I believe fashion is fluid.
“We cater for quirky fashionistas who like to look different and our aim is to
add unique pieces that fall in line with your existing style,” she says and
ponders a bit.
She adds that it is a 100 per cent bonus that the brand is environmentally
friendly.
“I feel like this look book is a milestone in my journey as a stylist and a
fashion brand owner. I was able to fully express myself and really push the
envelope with my ideas.
“This look book is all about embracing true vintage and transforming it into
something that can be worn in 2020.
“It is also about making vintage editorial, embracing and celebrating all
beauty,” she explains.
Spring and summer for Gondwe is about regeneration and new growth. Spring is a
time to reflect on beauty and femininity.
The Malandela’s Guest House truly brought that element of the photo shoot to
life.
self-proclaimed
According to the self-proclaimed creative, another major theme in all of our
lives today is: Transition. 2020 has been all about wearing pieces that can
transition from inside to outside and back again.
“You will see a lot of slinky whimsical dresses and silky kimonos. The slinky
dresses are a play of a silk night dress.
Self-proclaimed decadent and sexy coupled with the kimono.
I also took the idea of a house dress and transformed it into a beautiful piece
of clothing that looks like it can be styled and worn in a number of ways,”
she thrillingly explains.