Countdown: 3 Days to Go

Unbelievable isn't it? That a mere three or so weeks ago, I was sprawled over my desk, languidly browsing through junk mail, and other such related technological garbage, when I got an email suddenly and came to find my languished demeanor drowning in the excitement I had just encountered. More credulous than all of that dramatic repose, was the onset of physical rehearsals, the photo shoot (pics coming soon, dolls!), and the extending of invitations to a select few (only). Thursday is the sound check, fitting, rehearsal, and one more social, heading up to Saturday's festivities.

Once again thank you to the wonderful designer, Twy, whose remarkable sense of austerity has abetted her, to create an inspiring, regal, but moreover, a developing brand that I trust will come to make its predominant mark on the already filled rug of the South African Fashion Industry.
Peter of PT Models, thank you for your ceaseless patience, and your eagerness to see us both, overcome and equally perfect, all the while reminding us how important our prospects and our presentation mean to us. To Lerato who emerged from the netherworld, literally, thank you for "popping in" on our rehearsal, and being so vigilant in your criticism, as well as in your compliments. You are the sort of persona most people rely on, in situation as these, to help them ease into being, 'natural' and in your own words, 'charming.'
And then obviously, to my girl, Sting- Wow I can't begin to express how inundated with gratitude I am- thank you for believing in me, and urging me on despite all my rejections and concerns toward that platform I had never even yet dreamed of walking. It's motivating to be in the presence of motivational people; people who drive themselves and others, who aren't psychological egoists on a quest for their own happiness. People like you are the reason there is survival within this intricate and at times damned industry that is the arts.  Everyone at Impikelelo and Twy Fashion, I'd like to extend further acknowledgement to you, for making it possible, against the preconceived and misconceptions, for one to become amenable to such worthy and lucrative prospects, like the Royal Fashion Show.
To the other guys and girls, in so much as we walk this brand and sell it to those in attendance, we should never feel as we've been compromised or neither should we take to selfishly wanting to own the show, as whether we like it, Saturday is all for Ms Twy and the display of her most royally chic and timeless creation of a collection that I have since come to believe in.

For more information on Saturday's show, please head on over to the Facebook page and leave your queries, comments, and other concerns on the wall of the RFS13 page. Alternatively however, you can send an E-mail to the coordinators for the request of more information.

For direction or the accurate GPS Coordinates please visit this Google Maps Link

Can't wait to see you all there, it's going to be a truly remarkable evening, rain, snow, tsunami (psst), tor-
yeah you get it...it's going to be great, irrespective of the atmosphere in which it is taking place.
Allow me to throw up in a brown paper bag...Jokes! Ha ha this is Fashion...not grunge.

Good night Glamsters!
Love u x
RayAfterDark

Countdown: 4 DAYS TO ROYAL FASHION SHOW

The official countdown, to the 2012 Royal Fashion has begun- there are only four days left, before the glitz event, that is slated to be over-royal launches at the Leondale Centre, in the cultural hub of Johannesburg. The event which is headed by Creative Director and fashion label entrepreneur, Ms. Twy as she is commonly known, is expected to turn into an annual affair, with suggestions of Africa Fashion Week already being whispered here and there.
It's a royal brand- conservative, chic, upmarket, modern, and boasts a slew of regal-like colours, ranging from gloss blues to matte and silk blacks; something like Versace is prone to, or Thierry Mugler. In retrospect, the line possesses the key proponents, to merge with and rise above the fashion cohort already monotonously existent locally, from the likes of StonedCherry, Gavin Raja, Thula Sindi and the good-for-nothing, overly exposed and eccentric, David Tlale.
Rehearsals have been well underway, and the selection of both male and females makes for a promissory showcase, as fashion coordinators and Runway Model instructors expressed great excitement and seemed impressed, at how steadily, ceaselessly, and quickly most of the few selected, quickly learned to muster the courage, to avert their concerns into practice and just walk casually to perfection. For those who watch from home or fill the infamous front row, and to the bloggers who know only how to wear, the walk may look like the easiest thing in the world to do, but it takes a lot of energy, muscle-use, poise, and an unblemished mind-state to walk as if there (literally) exists nothing else around you.
"You're great, but there's nothing in your face." was the most common criticism handed out during intense rehearsals, and stubborn moods, infuriated six feet tall expressions began to emerge as the uglier comments soon began to emerge; 'She's beautiful, but she needs to lose a lot of weight.' was one such comment. A week later, a girl reappeared looking rather "ameliorated", and thankfully not emaciated, having shed quite a bit of weight in only five days. No questions were asked I presume, since I can only imagine the extremities to which she had subjected herself to, in the hurried effort to look the part, more than just exude it.
Overall, the event as aforementioned, promises to be something that will be talked about, talked about again, and then overly repeated, until the next event takes place. Ms. Twy, whose website you should definitely be ogling at, has proven herself a master of the fashion and creative milieu. On her own and with the help of those dearest to her, she has ascended the rut, or the trying, and has surmounted to the final stages of piecing together a fashion line plus show. Hereafter, she can reap the rewards of being famous, and enjoy the fruits of her success. If you would like to attend the event and find out more about The 2012 Royal Fashion Show, simply head on over to the events page on Facebook or come back to Ray After Dark for updates.

Royal Fashion Show

I am very excited, to be walking my first catwalk, at the Royal Fashion Show on Saturday, February 23 2013, at the MBE Club. It's a launching line, and I am most happy about being one of the first to experience this new clothing line, that has already been described as, 'so red carpet'. I have my first dress rehearsal in just over a week, before the big night, and everyone over at Sthatho RFS 2013 are really making me feel extra special about my debut. For those of you who would like to attend, the event is free, given that the brand is only nascent, and you can find more information pertaining to the event, by simply clicking on the following link. You can also find maps and any other related info on the very same link. x