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‘THE INTERN’: SELFTAUGHT DESIGNER RECLAIMS SPOT
Designing his way to the top
AVRIL FILLIES
“T
o make it into the top five participants in the programme The Intern on SABC2 is surreal. I was out of the competition and now I am back after being eliminated.” This is how Denver Juries of Plattekloof describes his journey in the television programme created by fashion designer David Tlale. “The feeling is overwhelming, and to compete against designers who have fashion design diplomas – something which I don’t have – is amazing. I could only afford to study one year at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. I had no finances to complete my studies and now I am living my dream,” he says. For the CNA challenge each of the eliminated contestants re-entered the competition as ‘assistant designers’. In this challenge the contestants were tasked with creating a high-end fashion ensemble using nothing but CNA stationery supplies Denver worked with Stellenbosch’s Cyla Gonsolves on her design and she happened to win, which allowed Denver to stay in the competition. The contestants wowed the judges with their unconventional and dramatic designs, but the one that stood out most was that of Cyla. Cyla’s use of materials was playful yet fashion-forward and encompassed the brief whilst remaining true to her individual style. The bodice of Cyla’s design made use of a beautiful paper rolling technique called
quilling and the skirt harnessed multiple strips of coloured paper, giving way to the title ‘Colourful and Creative’. Denver is a 30-year-old self-taught designer who started sketching at the age of 15 and commenced to sewing when he was 19 years old. He says he is inspired by a range of things including pop culture. “The CNA challenge was a learning experience with regard to working with paper for the very first time, but it was fun. I most definitely made use of the CNA bar as a source of inspiration. The bar helped shape the concept from start to finish,” he says. He auditioned at the Cape Town roadshow on the closing day of the Cape Town auditions. According to him it was a last-minute decision. “What is outstanding about David’s designs is his ability to create high-end couture garments, but stay true to his South African heritage. The fabric I prefer to work with is mostly denim and I excel in it,” Denver says. His journey in the competition thus far has taught him so much in the short amount of time given for each challenge. “You learn time management, discipline, and understanding the client and the market. I would say I have a rebellious interpretation when it comes to my personal style. The person I would love to design for one day is Lady Gaga. She is a fashion rebel like me. We don’t like ‘normal’ clothes,” he chuckles. The final judging is in November and prizes include R200 000 cash, a studio worth R250 000 and a brand new car.
The CNA garment that Cyla Gonsolves designed, with Denver Juries as her assistant.
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