Supermodels SA March 2015 Issue 43 | Page 42

SPRA YGROUND launches Local Fashion an exciting With its urban hip-hop influence, and having catered for the likes of international hip-hop sensation Chris Brown and the multi-award winning vocalist, Rihanna, the backpacks in stylish designs have finally made their way to South Africa. The red-carpet launch of this urban concept was held in Newtown, Johannesburg, at Carfax. The venue was the perfect setting to create the feel of city life, meeting style. Guests were welcomed with break-dancers outside in the parking lot, who entertained the night away as guests and VIP’s made their way into the club. There was also a host of spray painters and graffiti artists who produced stunning artworks as onlookers cheered them on. This was the perfect form of entertainment since the brand had its inception thanks to the inspiration that came from having no where to put spray-cans after the designer completed his artwork. by: louw Breytenbach line of backpacks Over the years I have seen many fashion launches and attended many parties where fashion, food and lifestyle brands team up to bring you the most extraordinary and visionary designs witnessed by our ever-changing market. On Thursday 26 Febuary 2015, the SA fashion scene saw something refreshing, funky and new – with that total uptown funk we always go on about: The launch party of Sprayground SAA