Colleen Eitzen
Sanlam South Africa Fashion Week, April 2009.
Sanlam South Africa Fashion Week, March 2008.
Designer: Colleen Eitzen
Label: Colleen Eitzen
Est. Date: 1987
Design Training: Durban University of Technology
Brief Biography:
Colleen has always had a knack for drawing and a love of art history but it was clothing with its variety of fabrics and rich colour spectrums that really remains her first love. Her customer-centric approach to design and experience in retail as part owner of The Space, has kept her firmly in touch with her client’s needs and this has seen her market grow steadily over the years.
Summer 2009/10
The “simple solution” has been the abiding vision for this collection of highly wearable, striking pieces in a neutral palette.
Retail:
The Space
Web:
www.colleeneitzen.co.za
March 15th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
[...] At the seminar earlier in the day, her husband, Niel Roake, owner of The Space (a nationwide franchise where young South African designers can showcase their ranges), said that one of the flaws that young designers have is that they don’t create wearable clothes. The ultimate range is defined by, he said, its’ ability to be taken straight off the catwalk and into the stores. For this, Colleen Eitzen gets a 10 out 10. Her range played on bias cut pleats and drapes juxtaposed with studious looking felt trapeze coats and high-waist skirts (with drapes) or tregging inspired pedal pushers. The range was minimalist, stylish and most importantly wearable almost anywhere. The Long Black Dress once again replaces the LBD (little black dress) as the IT party dress this winter and Eitzen perfectly interpreted this in cap sleeved chiffon frocks soft drapes and a silk pleat-drape pocketed gown, a definite show-stopper. To view Colleen Eitzen’s collection, please visit the designers section on FashionAfrica.com of click HERE [...]
November 18th, 2009 at 4:22 am
Hi Colleen,
I have one of your dresses that I bought @ the Space in Worldwear JHB. I have a problem because everywhere I go people want to undress me. Can i please order 4more dress if you still hav in stock?
It was a baby doll shaped denim dress with front pockets
December 26th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Hi Colleen,
I have emailed you once before but to no avail. I have an edgy elegant ladies store called Brown Sugar. I am looking to stock your clothes. I have been an avid fan for many many years and have gotten excellent wear out of your designs. Its always easy to chose one of your items from my closet first! Thanks and please do reply!
sharita
April 18th, 2010 at 8:50 am
great work. simply splendid
May 18th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Where have you been all my life?!?
Just bought R5000 worth of your clothing, from THE SPACE in Pretoria’s Menlyn Shopping Centre-There by accident and needless to say, I was blown away!OMG, From 1 Durbanite to the another-Durban ROCKS!!!!!!