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#FashionFriday AYA VELASE SS17 lookbook
Futuristic office-wear meets frilly, flowy African flair. Ready-to-wear womenswear brand Aya Velase was founded by Durban-born designer...


AYA VELASE'S LATEST RANGE KEEPS TO HIS DESIGN AESTHETIC (article by SundayTimes)
Designer Aya Velase's eponymous fashion label is known for its creative manipulation of volume. He makes fashion that he describes as...


WORTH A LOOK (by superbalist.com)
Knowing that South African creatives have the sauce in terms of talent is one thing and seeing that artistry translated into impressive...


AYA VELASE UNVEILS SS17 LOOKBOOK (article by threadedman.co.za)
Words: Aluwani Ratshiungo | Photography: Simz Photo | Makeup: Nikkita Naidoo | Models: Jessica Mahlekisi & Basetsana Maluleka |...


AYA VELASE PRESENTATION AT THE ABSA WOMEN'S DAY ART GALLERY EVENT
Recently we were honored with the opportunity to present AYA VELASE collections at the Barclay Absa towers art gallery on the 24th of...


AYA VELASE INTERVIEW WITH RECONNECTED TV
Image source: Reconnectedtv.co.za Aya Velase is a contemporary women’s ready-to-wear fashion brand founded by Kwa-Zulu Natal born and...


FASHION MEETS JAZZ
Earlier this year(26/05/2017), Aya Velase was honored with an invite to participate at the first ever FASHION MEETS JAZZ fashion panel &...


ABOUT THAT LOOK (article by Zalebs.com)
#ZAlebsStyle: About That Look. In this look, Minnie Dlamini had us going "whoa!" Her hair, make-up was all on point, and her look just...


Master's voice on the runway (article by citizen.co.za)
It’s a young designer’s dream – working with one of the most renowned fashion designers in the country and having the opportunity to show...


CHRONICLES OF CHIC: FASHION WEEK VS FASHION WEEK (article by dailymaverick.com)
Volumes, structured silhouettes, bright colours and soft palettes dominated the newest instalments of South Africa's Fashion Weeks. One...
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