Tuesday 30 June 2015

Capsule Collection - My Year In Review

 

It's been a while... I lie, it's been a year since our last post so we've decided to bring you up to speed in a capsule-type insert.... Here we go!!!


Off To The Races

 July 2014 was our first time at the Vodacom Durban July and our Threads of Rosemary top 10 Finalist design afforded us a ticket in as well as front row seats to Fashion Show and Party Spectaculars that make this event so special!
The Theme was 'The Big Screen', so we debuted a Great Gatsby inspired number.
 Here are some of our favourite moments.
Our 1920's Great Gatsby Inspired Number, shining in Studio.
Myself and my cheeky 1920's design.

Embroidered horse detail on nude tule.


I managed to snap a quick pic with well known South African Designer David Tlale.




Cover Girl

I remember getting the call from Michael Ferguson at Caxton asking me to be on the cover of the Get it Magazine. I was like,
'Are you for real!??'
I knew it was an incredible platform for my baby start- up , And I knew from that day onwards people would see
Threads of Rosemary in a different light!
 So I conditioned my signature curls, slipped on our Summer Threads and said CHEESE!!!!





Get it November 2014  // Rosemary Designs In the Fashion Pages


Off Beat and On Trend by Michael Ferguson.
Some insight into the world of Threads of Rosemary.


THREADS OF ROSEMARY HITS THE STREETS

I would often find myself browsing the shop windows of Braamfontein in Johannesburg CBD.
There is something there that keeps me going back, not a particular thing but an energy,
it's a very revitalizing place!
 However this Summer day was a uniquely special one,  I glanced in at The Me & You Clothing Boutique and was welcomed in by non other than Mishka Morrison owner and founder of this gorgeous store!
Rocking one of our Lime Green Designs sparked conversation and from then onwards our Threads hung amongst the many South African Designed pieces.
I have the most incredible amount of respect for this gorgeous person!
Being an entrepreneur and a self made goal getter is no easy task, Yet she does it with panache and drive and still manages to house and promote Local Designers every step of the way!
#femmedelafem



Street View, Me and You Clothing Boutique,
Juta Street Braamfontein.




Mishka Morrison - Owner and Founder of Me and You Clothing Boutique Braamfontein Johannesburg.
Always boasting new stock in store!


Myself and Mishka taking a quick selfie!


SMALL SCREEN TICKET - SHE'S THE ONE!

My determination to make Threads of Rosemary a household name landed me a casting to be a contestant on a first time reality TV show called She's The One. 
Edgars in association with SABC3 was looking for a Female Brand Ambassador that was Unique and Multi Dimensional, and needless to say.. a Fashionista!
#Where do I sign???

I remember the sense of excitement I felt after receiving a call back to film the first episode.
I had no idea what I was In for but I knew an opportunity like this was like finding a four leafed clover!
I Packed my bags and hoped for the best, I must say the experience was enchanting and thinking of it now, a behind the scenes post seems in order...
But for now here are some of my favourite snippets from the show.



Edgars and She's the One Promo. 

 
The Winning Pic in a Denim Challenge we did.

 
My good friend and roommate in the house, Bainca.
 


Top Three Finalists Pelisha , Myself and Linda.
 
 
 
Myself and She's the One Presenter Lunga Shabalala.
 
  
 
Top 3 finalists the beautiful Pelisha, the inspiring Linda and Myself at the American Authors Interview Challenge.

 
Starting from top left going clockwise,
The She's the One top 5 contestants, Creators of the show Yusef  and Alisha with Anele, and the American Authors.
 
 
Representing Benoni in the Benoni City Times.
 
 
All the S.T.O Ladies at the Season Finale 
#girlpower
 
 
I would say the experience was enlightening and empowering, meeting so many inspirational and determined women left me feeling both proud and ambitious! 
Being the first runner up was something I would never have imagined possible and being a part of this maiden venture was a true journey! 
  
 I am so pleased that companies such as Edgars, Sabc3 and Cheeky Media have taken an interest in creating a platform for young ambitious South African Women. 
I have no doubt that She's the One Winner Linda Sifumba will go on to do  many great things, but I also believe that each contestant will benefit from this tremendous platform each in their own unique way!
I applaud Edgars and Cheeky Media for their originality and creativity on this show and I feel blessed to have been a part of it!
x

WHAT'S NEXT FOR ROSEMARY AND HER THREADS???


I think we all get to a point in our lives where it's important to look back and see where we came from and how we've grown. we don't need to dwell on the past, but rather savour the taste before we cleanse our palette for the next course.

In April 2014 I made a decision to become an entrepreneur and start up my own company, at the time I may have just been following my dreams and throwing caution to the wind,
but more than a year later I speak about Threads of Rosemary with conviction and confidence! I know now more than ever that I'm exactly where I'm meant to be.
 I look back knowing that each life event has not happened because I wished it so, it's happened because I put my faith before my logic and only if and when it should be,
 it will be.

So  I plan to continue carving my sculpture and when I look up,  hopefully it's a masterpiece.
I suppose the best part of being an entrepreneur is the uncertainty of what lies ahead!
See ya soon
X
Rosemary