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David Tlale

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David Tlale
Born (1975-01-29) 29 January 1975 (age 49)
South Africa
Websitedavidtlale.com

David Tlale (29 January 1975) is a South African fashion designer. He was born in Vosloorus in South Africa. He was raised by his single mother. His work has been showcased at the Cape Town Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week. He has also designed collections for major retailers like Edgars. Tlale was a semi-finalist at the South African Fashion Week Elle New Talent Show Competition in 2002. In May 2003, Tlale started design studios in Cape Town and Johannesburg.[1][2][3]

In 2022 Tlale was conferred with an honorary degree by the Tshwane University of Technology, and he dedicated the degree to his late mother.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "World acclaimed South African designer on the business of fashion". Daily Nation. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Colouring outside the lines: David Tlale".
  3. ^ "Tlale's bridalwear defies tradition | IOL". IOL. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  4. ^ "David Tlale dedicates honorary doctoral degree to late mom, Joyce".
  5. ^ "David Tlale becomes a Doctor of Arts and Design". 26 October 2022.