September 2015
Michelle Heslop gives local designers a chance to shine
The director of the Bromwell Boutique is the quintessential fashionista
designers and providing them with a platform to showcase their creations.
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important fashion message and must be showcased, I would love to widen the scope even more and get even lesser-known designers from around the country as well as the rest of the continent.” Heslop says that as a young girl growing up in the Natal Midlands, her dreams went beyond the provincial town of Ixopo, where
HESLOP WEARS
Heslop is pictured here wearing her trusted LBD by local avant-garde designer Lara Klawikowski. “I love that it’s no ordinary black dress, its wearable art – Lara is a genius.” A self-professed shoe fanatic, Heslop paired her fashion-forward dress with equally in-vogue shoes: “I bought these in New York, they are Vince Camuto.” She adds: “But I like to keep accessories to a minimum,” with only an Armani ring she bought on her last travels to add sparkle.
HESLOP RECOMMENDS
Style Icon? I really love Victoria Beckham – her minimalistic, chic and clean look. Favourite drink? Bubblyyyyy!!! I enjoy Mumm for special occasions and for everyday celebrations. Favourite restaurant? So many in Cape Town… I love Nobu at the One&Only, and Signal at the Cape Grace is like home to me.
Style tip? Wear heels you can dance in. Ultimate indulgence? Travelling. I indulge by making my trips as luxurious as possible. Movie everyone must see? August Rush. Secret to success? Hard work is not overrated. thebromwell.co.za