Blueprint For Style and I enjoyed the first day of Cape Town Fashion Week from the front row, taking in looks by fashion students and emerging designers. CTFW presented The Fresh Show, featuring first-time designers, including underwear label Undacova, Tarien Malherbe and Black Coal by Pumeza Mekuto. Homegrown Cape Town brands Misfit, Sway, Doreen Southwood and Tart also presented their Spring/Summer collections. Tart was selected to show at CTFC for the second time after impressing the 'who's who' on the South African fashion scene at last year's shows. Known for it's excellent construction, fit and relaxed, timeless look, the brand topped expectations this year.

Day one ended with the Foschini/Nokia Design Awards New Generation Show presenting Michelle Ludek's debut at ARISE CTFW with classic, fashionably feminine designs and Lalesso, a brand known for bold prints and beautiful summer wear.

Check out my coverage of The Graduate Show  and student designer Nabeela Abrahams on Clutch.