Design Academy of Fashion

Design Academy of Fashion Cape Town Fashion Institution focusing on Individual Attention and Optimal Development

02/06/2026

Behind the scenes in Digital Design 🎨💻

Our 2nd Year students have been bringing customer profiles to life through a series of vector portraits created in their Digital Design subject.

Aligned with their Term 2 Menswear module, developed in collaboration with , students explored the Fields customer through research, analysis, and digital illustration, translating insights into striking visual identities.

We love seeing the creative process unfold—from initial concepts to polished vector artwork.

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15/05/2026

Go behind the scenes with our 2nd Year students at their Dye Workshop with , where ideas came to life through colour exploration, artisanal processes, and creative experimentation. From dye baths to vibrant yarns, every moment was part of the journey. 🎨🐐

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08/05/2026

Fashion. Art. Culture. Commentary. ✨
Our students unpack the 2026 Met Gala — from this year’s theme and standout moments to the looks that stole the spotlight. 👗🎭 Hear their thoughts, favourite fashion statements, and trend predictions in this quick-fire discussion reel.

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24/03/2026

DAF Dialogues | Frances van Hasselt

Understanding textiles and designing with purposes.

At DAF, students don’t just design products.
They design through textiles — unlocking a deeper level of creativity.

A different way of thinking about fashion.
A different future.

20/03/2026

We had to share some highlights from the graduation speech from .jpg and

Our 2nd years had the opportunity to gain first-hand industry insight during a recent visit to , where presentations un...
04/06/2025

Our 2nd years had the opportunity to gain first-hand industry insight during a recent visit to , where presentations unpacked the full fashion retail journey — from trend forecasting and design, through to buying, garment tech, and the quality standards that define the Woolworths difference.

Thank you to the Woolworths team for giving our students such an inspiring and informative experience!

Felting with 🐐🧵Our 2nd years dive deeper into the world of mohair, learning felting techniques from one of South Africa...
02/06/2025

Felting with 🐐🧵

Our 2nd years dive deeper into the world of mohair, learning felting techniques from one of South Africa’s leading textile artists. This marks the next phase in their journey with the collaboration exploring mohair as they work toward crafting a full mohair fashion look for the end-of-year show.

Mohair meets innovation — and it’s only just beginning.

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Shape the Future of Fashion! Your journey starts at DAF!Applications for our Bachelor of Fashion 2026 are open.
27/05/2025

Shape the Future of Fashion! Your journey starts at DAF!

Applications for our Bachelor of Fashion 2026 are open.

If you’re ready to break boundaries, define trends, and build a career in the global fashion industry — this is your mom...
26/05/2025

If you’re ready to break boundaries, define trends, and build a career in the global fashion industry — this is your moment.

🎓 Industry-led education
✂️ Hands-on design, business & sustainability training
🌍 Global collaborations & career pathways

📍Cape Town | Apply now via the link in bio.

Our Term Two collaboration with is officially underway!This week, students presented their menswear design concepts to ...
26/05/2025

Our Term Two collaboration with is officially underway!
This week, students presented their menswear design concepts to Founder & CEO and Head of Production .

Thank you both for your time, insight, and generous feedback — your industry perspective is invaluable as our students begin to bring their Fields-inspired looks to life.

We can’t wait to see these concepts evolve into runway-ready pieces for the end-of-year show.

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