Original Post: 04 December 2012
Updated Post: 02 July 2014
A rising up-and-comming talent in the South African Fashion industry who
is well respected by her fellow designers. Anel Botha is well known for
her red carpet designs which have been seen at many major events, such
as, the South African Style Awards, the South African Music Awards, the
South African Traditional Music Awards, the You Spectacular Awards, the
Huisgenoot Tempo Awards, the Lourie Awards and Huisgenoot Skouspel to name a few.
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| Karlien van Jaarsveld (left) & Anel Botha (right) |
Anel has also had the privilege of dressing many of South Africa’s
“who’s who” such as Pabi Moloi, Roxy Louw, Sorina Erusmus (AKA the
Flooze), Karlien Van Jaarsveld, Andriette Norman, Palesa Mocuminyani,
Gugulethu Zuma, Tamara Dey, Dunay Nortje and many more.
Anel
had a love for fashion from a very young age. Her mother, a very
accomplished after hours seamstress, would make clothes for the family
and friends with Anel watching in amazement. As soon as Anel grasped the
basics of a sewing machine she could be found stiching away for her
doll, Lucy, or Lingpie, their family poodle.
At age 18, Anel
entered the North West School of Design, Annual “Design your Future”
Bursary Competition. At the Graduation Fashion Show of the North West
School of Design, her designs, “Monopoly” and “Playing with Fire”
astounded the audience and she walked away with the bursary to study
Clothing Design and Technology. With her studies completed,
Anel spent a 4 month internship with well known couture designer Michael
Bezuidenhout. Following this Anel started her own fashion design
studio and in February 2010 she launched her own lable, “Anel Botha
Couture”.
Anel’s design prowess has resulted in
her winning numerous awards including; One of the nights best dressed,
worn by Gugulethu Zumu, at the You Spectacular Awards, Style Icon of SA
awarded to Pabi Moloi at the South African Style Awards in an Anel
design, Most elegant themed couple at the J & B Met, Most Striking
Couple at the Durban July, Classic Raceday winner at the Durban July,
finalist in the You Gomma Gomma Fashion Chalange and Bridal Africa Young
Designer Competitions.
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| Anel Alexander, Diaan Daniels & Anel Botha at the Caxton Awards. |
Other than the titles and recognition
that Anel has received in the past, one of her personally savoured
moments was when she was asked to showcase her couture range at the 2011
You Spectacular awards amongst not only South Africa’s most prestigious
designers but also her role models, Gert-Johan Coetzee, Davide Tlale,
Malcolm Kluk, Michelle Ludek and Colleen Eitzen.
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| Mrs South Africa 2014 Gala Evening (dress by Anel Botha) |
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| Mrs South Africa 2014 Gala Evening (dress by Anel Botha) |
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| Karlien van Jaarsveld at the Ghoema Awards 2014 (in Anel Botha) |
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Anel is
passionate about fashion and her personal drive and determination to
reach her dreams will continue to bring her every success she deserves.
Anel has two studios, one in Rivonia, Sandton & one in Klerksdorp, South Africa.
Phone: 0724355351
