At most street fashion is about individuals making their mark on the streets. Its may have inspirations from a lot of eclectic aspects; be it an era of the past or that is to come, people, culture, and nature. In the past years till recent times when we head off to the big runways you'd find major labels sending collections with hints and bits of street style but its very rare to find a label which looks into dedicating itself to street fashion. UMlazi's very own
Sanele Cele has chosen to be one of those few brands that serve for that purpose, lets hear what he had to say when we had a chat with him about everything fashion and of course
Tempracha.
1
. Why "Tempracha"? And how did the name come up?
" A lot of people have defined what appeals to their fashion personae and
what influences their style and they always base it on they feelings and
surroundings and forget the most important one ,the "temperature" it
defines your weather ,changes the textures of your clothes and how short
or long will you rock it, so we're that element sets what you will wear."
> 2.
When did you start envisioning yourself as a fashion designer?
Was it something that happened at young stage or it came spontaneously?
Came at a young age use to love sketching a lot,and my mom's love for
fashion and selling clothes,had a hand in me drawing cartoons who had
highly detailed clothing,so all those elements had a hand in me creating who I am today .
> 3
. So what's has been Tempracha's highlights so far?
styling a sport Mathambo video in 2012 ,working with New balance as an
ambassador and working Okmalumkoolkat ,and working with KingADZ a
London based writer ,strategist,videographer,and having him as a mentor
is a blessing man.There is a lot to count ,but to me all has been my
highlight .
> 4
. Who's your favorite designer locally and internationally?
David Tlale and internationally Jeff Staple
> 5.
Your views on South Africa's Street fashion?
There are a couple of brands I respect ,but the rest is just exaggerate ,I've
lost a lot of love for South African street fashion and they lack of
respect for fashion.
> 6.
What's in store for fashionistas from Tempracha 2014?
1st and foremost good clothes,and to those who respect and love the
brand they can expect immense growth and us crossing borders still
paying attention to little details and quality.
Here you have it boys and girls Sanele Cele of Tempracha has spoken. Looks like 2014 is already gonna becoming an interesting and mind you its only October.
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