Csquared Menswear

Over the past week, CSquared x36MAN Midnight Fashion Express Show refreshed by Peroni has received some great coverage from the media.

The beautiful ladies at All Things Fashion Africa recorded the whole show, so for those who weren’t able to join us for the debut of The Csquared 2012 Mediterranean Resort Collection.

Blogger Kelly Jepson shared her love for the collection with two ” man-sized” blog posts. You can read the first one here and the second one here.

Skattie What Are You Wearing Blogger Mali said this of the collection

“…what made the show stand out for me was the execution, the boldness and the youthfulness of this range. The use of the colours, the prints and the styling made this feel like a proper range and not a bunch of best selling pieces and new-ish pieces that a designer might put together just to show them off. I also think the range shows a brand that has developed a clear understanding of its market, they are not about totally re-inventing the wheel, but rather exploring current trends and interpreting them in a way that suits their customer and keeps them up to date, whilst attracting a whole new bunch of customers.”

We definitely recommend checking out the full blog post as it includes backstage, show and after party pics!

Our good fashion friend Boy in PR’s Lawerance Dube was also at the show and shared his thoughts and images from the show on his blog.

Raw Entertainment included the CSquared x 36MAN Midnight Express Fashion Show in their list of top shows at MBFWCT!!! They said

“As always CSquared put on what can only be described as a spectacular show – the exclusive fashion show marked the 10^th anniversary of CSquared and featured some incredibly fun and colourful designs for S/S 2012. We love the bright colours and combinations of vivid prints and patterns. CSquared’s colourful suede and leather shoes are a must for any fashion forward guy this spring!”

Story Tailor Fashions has been blogging their thoughts on each of the looks from the show on their Tumblr.

“This look has a cool factor which is added by the Minty blazer, look at the contrast between the Orange bow tie, the patterned shirt and the chinos. This Look definitely is a winner this summer”

The Csquared 2012 Mediterranean Resort Collection will be available in store, as well as online store ThirtySixMan September 2012.

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Subscribe to CSquared Menswear by Email and stay tuned to CSquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

Life in the age of social media means when ever there is an event like last weeks CSquared x 36MAN Midnight Express Show, we can get followers instant 140 character thoughts on the stylish goings on.

The days leading up to the show were stressful for some, especially @OwethuMentoor as he tried to get giveaway tickets. We were highly entertained by his tweets during the giveaway:

Not everyone went through @OwethuMentoor’s giveaway stress though: 

And some were fortunate enough to bypass the whole giveaway stress and were invited to attend the exclusive show and after party:

As the week went by, as expected excitement started to build on Twitter:

Friday 27 July could not come soon enough for a lot of us but when it came the buzz and excitment was too much:

And when the show finally begun, our Twitter timeline was on fire. It was crazy trying to watch the show and keep up with what everyone was saying:

The bright bold colors of the collection were all everyone seemed to be tweeting about:

And in between the show we were entertained by CSquared Ambassador @stoanito, who looked every inch the performer in the CSquared Summer Collection

Saturday morning we awoke to the best morning after the night before tweets that made the hangover all worth it:

We thank all of you who came out to the show! You guys made all our hardwork worth it.

The CSquared 2012 Mediterranean Resort Collection will be available in premium Markham and Stuttaford’s stores countrywide as well as ThirtySixMan in September!!!

Stay Stylin’

CSquared

Subscribe to CSquared Menswear by Email and stay tuned to CSquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

CSquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide. 

Friday night saw the who’s-who of fashion and media gather at the exclusive The Reserve Restaurant and Nightclub in Cape Town for the Csquared x ThirtySixMan Midnight Express Fashion Show. 

As we sat going through the images from the night, we noticed a lot really well dressed people were in attendance. We felt these fold needed a special mention:

• Ryan Jared Ali, Editor of The Curator: Ryan kept it clean, simple and elegant. This is the look to go for if you are going to be front row at shows!

• We are not quite sure who this young man is but we have to give him points for style. The flower detailing on his jacket lapels brings some color and individuality to the outfit. We also like his hanging bowtie which am sure we will be seeing a lot more of come summer.

• The perfectly tailored three piece suit!!! You can never go wrong with that and Shikar Mothilal (first gent on left) is rocking this one. This is how you wear a suit gents.

• The gents behind ThirtySixMan - Neil Doveton and Willem Jacques looked dapper in black. We liked Willem’s trendy gray jacket lapels matched with the yellow pocket square, while Neil accessorized his Csquared suits with hints of blue.  

• Elrico Bellingan from Luxo blogis one of our favorite looks from the night. We like the detailing on his jacket, the blue rimmed specs that perfectly compliment his bow tie, he looked suave and definitely bought a touch of elegance to the night.

• Blogger Jerri Mokgofe’s scarf needs its own stylish mention!! What an accessory! With something as dramatic as this you do not need anything else, it is the ultimate statement accessory and we like, we like alot!

• We love it when people use accessories in a new way. Monde Mtsi from The Renasissance Men decided not to wear his tie in the traditional way to show off the paisley design at the end. On first glance on the night we thought he was wearing an ascot but soon realized he had knotted his tie in a stylin’ unique way and he had a key pinned to his breast pocket another unique accessory.

These are just some of our stylish pics. Have a look through our Socials and Banner Wall pics from the night and you tell us, who was looking hot and who was not.

Stay Stylin’

Csquared

Subscribe to Csquared Menswear by Email and stay tuned to Csquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

Csquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide. 

Images: Csquared x 36MAN Midnight Express Show Socials & Banner Wall / Gary Stemmett / SDR Photo

Released 30.07.2012

Csquared Menswear is South Africa’s most cutting-edge formal wear brand worn by celebrities and bold, stylin’ IT-guys. Ten years ago Csquared revolutionized South African men’s fashion by introducing slim fit garments, sharp Italian tailoring and ready-to-wear menswear that continues to enthrall and dominate the Fashion Week runways.

On Friday 27 July 2012, Csquared ignited the catwalk with vivid colors, prints, and an array of innovative silhouettes that will define Summer 2012 Menswear. Every piece in the collection was created to evoke the true spirit of summer in the sun.

The Cut & Silhouette:The highlight of the collection was the architectural innovation of the summer suit. The re-working of the traditional pants and jacket proportions added a fresh “slouchy-tailored” edge to your wardrobe this Summer ‘12!

Color: The Csquared 2012 Mediterranean Resort Collection lit up the runway with electric colours; parrot greens, oranges and highlighter yellow contrasted with sea blue and green to turquoise, terracotta, raspberry, lemon and pistachio.

This was a move away from the usual greys, as the collection is tastefully awash with statement color in the form of acid and pastel brights. Each look in the collection was created to transport you to the intoxicating red volcanic beaches of Santorini to the seductive sunshine and emerald forests of the Amalfi Coast.

Trends: Keeping with the laid-back but glamorous resort feel of collection, some of the top trends that Csquared showed were: Mediterranean Neutrals, Big Blue (Think Riviera Chic), The Exotic Printed Shirt and Luxe-Sport Formal, perfect for jet-set men who enjoy Cote D’Azur yacht parties.

When asked about the collection, Csquared Menswear Designer, Wayne Govender commented, “Our designs were inspired by people who want to stick out of the crowd, be a little more different, trendier and fashion forward. The theme is about collaborating bold, bright colours and prints with modern and classic tailoring, which creates not only a fascinating catwalk but also exciting new garments that are both accessible and wearable.”  

Csquared is excited to announce that the Csquared 2012 Mediterranean Resort Collection will be available for online purchase in September 2012, on the soon to be launched menswear-only online shopping and style destination ThirtySixMan. ThirtySixMan will offer the style and fashion-conscious South African man a carefully chosen selection of items from an assortment of brands and local designers including Csquared.

When interviewed after the show, Head of ThirtySixMan, Neil Doveton said “Congratulations to Wayne Govender, whose enthusiasm is definitely paving a bright future for Csquared. The show on Friday night at Cape Town’s glam-spot The Reserve delighted its audience with a dynamic Summer 2013 collection. Vibrant colour and bold checks made a statement and there is no doubt that any man wearing Csquared this summer, will be turning heads. I am very pleased to announce that a selection of the collection will be available to purchase from ThirtySixMan soon.”

House of Monatic Head of Brands, Mark Gooding commented, “We were very excited to showcase Csquared in such a unique environment at The Reserve. We were overwhelmed with the turnout for our 10 year anniversary and apologies for to the late comers who were literally left out in the cold!  Csquared has always stood out from the crowd, and unlike other designer labels, we showcase what we sell. I love the edited summer collection chosen by Neil Doveton and his team for the ThirtySixMan online store which I believe will sell quicker than “Lady Gaga” tickets when the site goes live with Csquared the range in September!”

The highly buzzed about fashion show and after party was attended by celebrities, TV personalities, fashion heavy-weights and the movers and shakers of the South Africa social media zeitgeist.

Guests were greeted at the door with a chilled bottle of Peroni and treated to a surprise performance by musician Stoan Seate. Celebrities spotted at the Csquared show and after party included Actor and Viyella Heritage ambassador Tumisho Masha, singer Chad Saaiman and former Miss South Africa Cindy Nell among others.

Csquared #TOPSWAG Style Icon 2012 Winner Mvelo Ncube also walked the runway before a decadent red, black and gold Charly’s Bakery cake was bought out, flanked by showstopping models, in honour of Csquared’s 10^th Anniversary. 

Csquared is stocked at premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide as well as a range of top-tier boutiques and online destinations.

Summer 2012 - Rediscover your Mediterranean side.

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Tonight Csquared in association with ThirtySixMan online boutique and Peroni will launch the highly anticipated Csquared “Mediterranean Resort” Summer 2012 Collection.

The Csquared x ThirtySixMan Midnight Fashion Express show and after party will be held at the glamorous Reserve Nightclub & Restaurant at 11pm and will be attended by celebrities, tv personalities, fashion heavy-weights and the movers and shakers of the South Africa social media zeitgeist.Celebrity fashion show producer Jan Malan will be directing the #36Csquared summer extravaganza.

Join Csquared in celebrating 10 years of style, elegance and attitude and the hottest menswear collection at Fashion Week, via live-blogging updates or follow the buzz with @CsquaredSA via Twitter and the official event hashtag #36Csquared.

Follow Csquared to get a virtual front-row seat at fashion week via

Blog csquaredsa.tumblr.com

Facebook facebook/Csquared

Twitter @CsquaredSA

For more Csquared movie inspired looks, click here

Stay Stylin’

Csquared

Subscribe to Csquared Menswear by Email, and stay tuned to Csquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

Csquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide.

Fashion By The Sea/ SDR Photo

Csquared Menswear is South Africa’s most cutting-edge formal wear brand worn by celebrities and bold, stylin’ IT-guys. Ten years ago Csquared revolutionized South African men’s fashion by introducing slim fit garments, sharp tailoring and ready-to-wear menswear that continues to enthrall and dominate the Fashion Week runways.

On Friday 27^th  July 2012  at Cape Town’s most exclusive venue The Reserve, Csquared in association with ThirtySixMan online boutique and Peroni will launch the highly anticipated Csquared “Mediterranean Resort” Summer 2012 Collection.

The Csquared 2012 Mediterranean Resort Collection will light up the runway with electric colours; parrot greens, oranges and highlighter yellow contrasted with sea blue and green to turquoise, terracotta, raspberry, lemon and pistachio. Each look in the collection is set to transport you to the intoxicating red volcanic beaches of Santorini to the seductive sunshine and emerald forests of the Amalfi Coast.

The Csquared x ThirtySixMan Midnight Fashion Express show and after party will be held at the glamorous Reserve Nightclub & Restaurant at 11pm and will be attended by celebrities, tv personalities, fashion heavy-weights and the movers and shakers of the South Africa social media zeitgeist.Celebrity fashion show producer Jan Malan will be directing the #36Csquared summer extravaganza.

Join Csquared in celebrating 10 years of style, elegance and attitude and the hottest menswear collection at Fashion Week, via live-blogging updates or follow the buzz with @CsquaredSA via Twitter and the official event hashtag #36Csquared.

Live in Cape Town and want to join Csquared x 36MAN refreshed by Peroni this Friday at The Reserve?

Click on the following LINK and stand a chance to win 1 x 20 double tickets to this midnight fashion extravaganza.

Follow Csquared to get a virtual front-row seat at fashion week via

Blog csquaredsa.tumblr.com

Facebook facebook/Csquared

Twitter @CsquaredSA

For more Csquared movie inspired looks, click here

Stay Stylin’

Csquared

Subscribe to Csquared Menswear by Email, and stay tuned to Csquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

Csquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide.

The Durban July lived up to every expectation and exceeded it WOW from the fashion to the live music oh and races too. After having experienced the Peroni SkyBox, I’m convinced, no I actually know FOR SURE that there is absolutely no other way to experience the July, VVIP treatment from the get go. 

The first night at the hotel we were greeted with welcome drinks and ushered to a pre-party so guests could get settled in anticipation of the big day ahead the following morning.

Heeeello 7th of July, the big day that promised great memories at the end of it had finally arrived. Dressed in my Csquared outfit I was ready to head out to the Durban July and get the party started and man oh man what a party it was.

The Peroni SkyBox was exactly that - a Box in the Sky over looking the entire event. On the one end of the box you had the best view of the races, not entering into any discussion regarding bets and how disappointed I am with a certain horse (Jackson) no relation to Michael and Janet so I should’ve known better. And on the other end of the Box was music stage.

Celebrities in the SkyBox included Da Les, Stoan, Tumisho Masha. All dressed by House of Monatic and other celebrities in the box were Lunga Tshabalala and Lulo Cafe.

As the night came to an end the day had offered tons of laughter, new friends and great viewing pleasure.

There is absolutely no better way to have experienced my very first July.

Hailed as one of the biggest nights for South Africa’s music industry, the 18th annual MTN South Afrcan Music Awards (SAMAs) will once again be taking place on the 29th & 30th April 2012 at Sun City Resort. Such a night of glitz and glamour would not be complete without fashion.

That being said, red/yellow carpets have also been known to be the place where style goes to die. Leather pants abound, suits fit poorly and tuxedo jackets are paired awkwardly with t-shirts, all in the effort to stand out.

An award show like the SAMAs definitely requires a suit of some sort but wearing a suit doesn’t mean you have to be boring. Music awards events are a great place to show-off your individuality and add refinery to your outfit.

Let us show you how to wear the latest trends and styles without looking like a dancing queen:

The Classic Black Suit

A black suit is the perfect starting point for your SAMA outfit. For those more afraid of taking a fashion risk, a perfectly tailored black suit with an interesting bow tie and pocket square, is simple, elegant and at the SAMAs, perfectly understated.

CSQUARED Winter 2012-13 Collection - Csquared Black Suit, checked bow tie, Csquared grey suit, white satin bow tie, avail in stores.

Flash of Detail

Wear a classic menswear piece made in a detailed fabric or pattern to instantly elevate your look from plain - to designer slick!

The trick to wearing detailed pieces without looking gauche, is in pairing items of interest with plain separates.

For men who are first-time detail wearers, wear only one detailed piece at a time- eg. either a flocked/embossed shirt,  a brocade blazer or a tie with a striking print.

CSQUARED Winter 2012-13 Collection - (Left) Flocked Shirt, white brocade blazer with satin lapel, (right) black and silver brocade blazer, avail in select stores.

Go Velvet

One of this season’s must-have items is a luxe velvet jacket. Velvet looks royally elegant at formal affairs, on-trend at parties and cool for the weekend.

What we love about velvet is that its texture adds an extra dimension to wearing berry, navy or chocolate hued suits.

Do pair a velvet jacket with a statement shirt in a pattern that you normally wouldn’t wear; the solid colored jacket will add balance to your shirt.

CSQUARED Winter 2012-13 Collection - Velvet Jackets , avail in stores.

If you’re not sure about committing entirely to the velvet trend, accessorize your look with a trendy velvet bow tie in a rich color.

CSQUARED Winter 2012-13 Collection - Velvet Bow Ties , avail in stores.

The Ultimate Edge - Sequins

When sequined menswear jackets debuted at the Csquared MBFWJ Fashion Week Show, there were mixed reactions, but is there any better place to rock this trend than the SAMAs?

Its pretty obvious that this would be the ultimate statement piece, perfectly suitable for any it-guy wanting the spotlight at the SAMAs.

CSQUARED Winter 2012-13 Collection - Sequined Jackets - Made To Order

For an event like this jeans are a no-no as they are far too casual. Some of the celebrities might get away with it, but anyone else should be dressed formal. 

When putting your outfit together, remember it is a YELLOW carpet so pick something that will have you stand out and not clash with the carpet.

All Csquared menswear items featured are stocked at these premier shopping locations:

Stuttafords: Canal Walk, Eastgate, Gateway and Sandton.

Markham:    Canal Walk, Eastgate, Mall of the North, Menlyn Park, Sandton City, Pavilion.

For more Csquared Menswear Style Inspiration go here.

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MTN SAMA 18 NEWSFLASH::

Csquared Menswear #TOPSWAG Style Icon Winner “Mvelo Ncube” will be representing Csquared showing off his style and the label, among other notable celebs on the yellow carpet. 

Join Csquared for all the glitz and glamour Monday night on Twitter at @CsquaredSA as well be Live tweeting all the fashion using the hashtag #SAMAFashion

Stay Stylin’

Csquared

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Stay tuned to Csquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @CsquaredSA for more stylin’ daily updates.

Csquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide.

Images via Numero Homme & El Bosquejo, Csquared at MBFWJ/SDR Photo

Mvelo Ncube came into the Csquared #TOPSWAG competition pretty late in the game. Not daunted by Lucky’s lead, he rose up the ranks pretty quickly and soon enough was amongst the Top 10. He made the whirlwind trip to Cape Town for the #TOPSWAG3 Announcement Party at Trinity and soon enough our boy found himself on the start of his #TOPSWAG journey. 

Fast forward to March 9 at Taboo Nightclub, Mvelo was crowned winner of Csquared #TOPSWAG Style Icon 2012. Mvelo take us back to that moment when his name was called and he won instant style fame, R30 000 in Csquared designer-wear and the ultimate VIP experience in 2012.

Right after the amazing experience of walking down the runway with Lucky and Omphile and the models at fashion week we had to quickly make our way to Taboo for the announcement . Once at Taboo right after AKA and Stoan called me and the other two guys onto the stage , Stoan asks us to introduce ourselves shortly to the audience and right after the introduction he made the life changing announcement. 

Firstly we must have been on stage for about 5 mins but the nerves and anxiety extended everything to feel like an hour !! Right after Stoan and AKA made the announcement the my entire journey flashed before me , from the moments where I was texting my friends and inboxing my friends to please please vote for me by liking my picture to the trip in Cape Town where the Top 3 announcement to the final announcement , YES I DID IT !! I was excited it all paid off , my asking , hoping and believing I’d win paid off .

Some worry that things get taken away from them when the clock strikes twelve i.e Cinderalla , but I was over the moon because I got crowned Csquared Top Swag Icon for 2012, I’m also proud to be the very first Top Swag Icon and can’t wait to set high bar for all the other TOPSWAG Icons to follow. Looking forward to working with Sianna Wu and the legendary Mark Gooding.

 

I’m abit sad that the first half of the journey has come to an end but also joyful that the second half is about to start , I think its safe to say my life’s not gonna be the same again. - Mvelo Ncube

Stay Stylin’

Csquared

Stay tuned to Csquared’s Facebook or follow us on Twitter @CsquaredSA for more stylish updates.

Find Csquared at premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide - click here.

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Sianna Wu – Account Executive

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Contact SocialWOO Office 10am-6pm +27 79 379 8920

Photo Credit: SDR Photo

Available for immediate release - 12.03.2012

Csquared Menswear is South Africa’s most cutting-edge formal wear brand, and they proudly showcased their latest collection at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Joburg on evening of 9th March 2012. The show and after party also marked Csquared’s 10 year anniversary by celebrating the decade of style, elegance and attitude that the brand has brought to menswear in South Africa.

The Csquared winter collection 2011/12 show exhibited luxury and kingsmanship tailoring, while evoking the charm of nostalgia by paying homage to the artistic construction of the royal uniform. 

The collection’s theme was “Russian Revolution” and was inspired by the history and stylized opulence of the Royal Russian family. The collection focused on suiting in rich and moody jewel-toned colors made in an array of high-quality luxe and wearable fabrics. There were quirky checked shirts, statement herringbone pieces with a modern edge and structured jackets with detailed epaulettes. Luxurious fabrics are seen in each & every item, from neutral & classic grey to rich plum & emerald jackets

The Cut & Silhouette: Csquared’s A/W 2012 collection focused on sharply cut double-breasted jackets and low-buttoning 2-button suits, with strong shoulder lines balanced with fluid pant shapes.

Styling: Fine 100% cotton shirts and woven tailored pants provided casually styled pieces, while monotone shirts paired with contrasting color bow ties display the trend of “Neutral Blocking”. Outerwear has a laidback smart-casual feel with the fit of Csquared traditional tailoring being the shining star. Non-traditional pattern pairings of herringbone waistcoat and checked shirts brings a chic quirky look together. Our burnished leather trimmed blazer jacket with high sheen leather collar-lapel and elbow patch provides our clients with one of the hottest must have items this winter.

Color: Jewel-bright teals and petrol blues teamed with deep bottle green, violet and vivid sapphire blues contrasted with warm tobacco browns, espresso and camel, black and charcoal grey.

Fabric & Knit: This collection uses luxe wools with fluid suiting material. Bold checks and plaids were tailored with matching or contrasting inner pieces for a play on pattern on pattern. Leather, satin, and Melton were used to give the range a beautiful, warm and rich winter feel.

Print & Pattern:

Micro paisleys, stripes and checks.

Footwear:

This year’s Csquared men’s footwear features multi colored brogues, suede lace-ups paired in grey-patterned socks and neutral or tan brogues paired with bright socks to give every step of your day a flash of color below your turn-up’s.

Accessories: Bow ties, bow ties & more bow ties! Scarves, suspenders, vintage metal badges, leather bags, hats, hard belts to complete a #Topswag Stylin’ yet masculine winter look.

The One Must-Have Item from the Csquared Collection?

Our burnished leather trimmed blazer jacket with high sheen leather collar-lapel and elbow patch, provides our clients with one of the hottest must have items this winter and sound investment piece to wear throughout the seasons.

House of Monatic Head of Brands; Mark Gooding when interviewed after the show said “I am lucky to have such talented creative people around us, thanks especially to Jan Malan & Wayne Govender who helped make this vision come true. Csquared shows have always been heavily stylized and I think the Russian Revolution fitted the theme perfectly. We explored a few new elements to our collection which we are looking forward to seeing in stores for A/W 2012 season”. The turnout of the #CsquaredRed show showed the fashion critics that customers’ love for menswear is as strong as ever in South Africa; #TOPSWAG entrants, celebs, fans of Csquared’s social media attended the show proudly and packed the show venue to its brim.

Csquared designer Wayne Govender (L), Head of Brands Mark Gooding (R)

Wayne Govender is the newly appointed Csquared designer and #CsquaredRed was his first show! “I am honored and exhilarated to be working for the Csquared brand, renowned for its deep tradition in tailoring. Csquared’s winter collection experimented with new cuts, colors and embellishment.” When asked what his favorite piece from the collection was Wayne exclaimed “The Coat! We designed the coat in different shapes and in various proportions so that, it is a versatile item that could go easily from day to night. By far the most important accessory this season is the bow tie, which we are dubbing as the new “tie”. The already popular Csquared velvet bow ties have names like the “Mont Carlo”, and the “Frank Sinatra”… how is one to resist the urge to accumulate a few throughout the season!”

However the #CsquaredRed Fashion Show was only the beginning of the night with the official after party held at the trendy Taboo Nightclub in Sandton. After 2 intense months of campaigning and a whirlwind trip to Cape Town, Csquared Menswear crowned its 1st social media campaign  Csquared TOPSWAG Style Icon Search refreshed by Peroni Winner Mvelo Ncube. Mvelo walked away with instant fashion fame, R30 000 in Csquared designer-wear and the ultimate VIP experience in 2012.

Csquared #TOPSWAG Style Icon Winner Mvelo Ncube walking in #CsquaredRed MBFWJ Show A/W 2012.

SocialWOO social media and PR also made sure that the #CsquaredRed show and Csquared’s #TOPSWAG social media campaign conclusion ended on a highly-buzzed note that will only bring bigger, better and more exciting things for Csquared and the menswear industry in 2012.

FOR MORE INFO ON MVELO NCUBE,  PRESS QUERIES, INTERVIEWS, PRODUCT REQUESTS OR DETAILED RAMP LOOK DESCRIPTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:

SocialWOO - Social Media Marketing and PR

Sianna Wu – Account Executive

pr@socialwoo.co.za

@Social_WOO

Contact SocialWOO Office 10am-6pm +27 79 379 8920

All images by Simon/SDR Photos

Csquared Menswear is South Africa’s most cutting-edge formal wear brand, and will be proudly showcasing its latest collection at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Joburg on evening of 9th March 2012. The show and after party will also mark Csquared’s 10 year anniversary by celebrating the decade of style, elegance and attitude that the brand has brought to menswear in South Africa.

The Csquared winter collection 2011/12 show will exhibit luxury and kingsmanship tailoring, while evoking the charm of nostalgia by paying homage to the artistic construction of the royal uniform. The collection’s theme is “Russian Revolution” and is inspired by the history and stylized opulence of the Royal Russian family. The collection will focus on suiting in rich and moody jewel-toned colors made in an array of high-quality luxe and wearable fabrics. Expect quirky checked shirts, statement herringbonepieces with a modern edge and structured jackets with detailed epaulettes.

Csquared’s high-profile fashion show will take place at the stylish Hyde Park Corner at 21:00 and will be attended notably by: fellow MBFWJ exhibitor David Tlale, South Africa’s leading fashion bloggers and press, as well as an exclusively selected list of up-and-coming celebrities, IT-guys and social media highrollers known for their personal style.

Several high-profile celebrities have already confirmed their attendance - Theo from Mafikizolo, Mini Dlamini, Khanyi Mbau, Tumisho Masha, Stoan Seate, Toya De Lazy and AKA among others. Celebrity fashion producer Jan Malan will be directing the #CsquaredRed theatrical show.

The fashion show will also feature the thrilling finale to Csquared’s wildly successful social media campaign “Csquared #TOPSWAG Style Icon Search 2012”.

In case you missed it: for the last 2 months Csquared has been in search of an individual who has the ultimate #TOPSWAG; someone who is young, bold and proudly unapologetic of the life he leads. The Csquared Topswag Style Icon Search competition went viral on Social Media, gaining a fiercely passionate following and reaching a total of over 2 million young South Africans in less than 30 days!

And what is #TOPSWAG? It is when a man carries himself with style and attitude; a man who isn’t afraid to express his individuality through social media and fashion.

The Topswag Top3 - Lucky Seloro, Omphile Molefe and Mvelo Ncube were chosen after a month of intense campaigning, fan votes on Csquared’s Facebook Page and a whirlwind trip to Cape Town. These three men will be walking in Csquared’s fashion week show to try win-over the public’s affection one last time. The winner will be announced at the Official Csquared Fashion Show after party, and he will walk away with instant fashion fame, R30 000 in Csquared designer-wear and the ultimate VIP experience in 2012.

Mvelo Ncube (above) - #TOPSWAG finalist to walk in MBFWJ show

Lucky Seloro (above) - #TOPSWAG finalist at Cape Town Event

Omphile Molefe (above) #TOPSWAG finalist at Cape Town Event

The official Csquared fashion week show after party will be held at the glamorous Taboo Nightclub in Sandton from 23:00 onwards. Following Csquared’s brand culture and legacy, both the Csquared fashion show and after party will be attended by high-profile press, celebrities, colleagues in the design industry and Csquared’s celebrity brand ambassadors.

The Csquared after party and the live #TOPSWAG winner announcement will be MC’d by Kwaito singer and Afro Café host Stoan Seate. Guests will also enjoy musical vibes from South African hip-hop sensation AKA who will keep the party going.

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Models at Csquared #TOPSWAG Cape Town Event (above)

Model in Csquared Menswear Casual Collection  (above)

Model in Csquared Menswear Casual Collection at Cape Town Event (above)

Yeah… not that kind of suit, aha.

Last Thursday, stylin’ Hush Nightclub in Rosebank, Joburg was the place to be to celebrate hip hop superstar AKA’s birthday party!

As you must have seen from here Csquared Menswear was there with #TOPSWAG Style Icon Finalists Mvelo Nucbe and Lucky Seloro to party with the bday boy VIP style.

For a buck night like this Csquared Menswear had to dress AKA in his finest and I am sure many can agree he looked bauwZ in his Csquared suit.

AKA (below) wears:

Csquared Grey Pinstripe Jacket

Csquared White Cotton shirt (from formal wear range)

Ladies we’ll give you a few extra minutes to drool…

Check out more photos of AKA lookin fresh in Csquared.

Stay Stylin’

Csquared

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Prices range from R1700 for jackets to R800 for trousers, R595 for shirts.

For a look at some of our accessories and more of our formalwear and casual wear collection go here.  .

Csquared Menswear is stocked at selected boutiques and premier Stuttafords and Markham stores nationwide, click here to find your nearest stockist.