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Thursday, July 29, 2010

HAROUN HANSROT

Durban designer to show his range in Umhlanga on July 29.

The new Oyster Box Hotel stands as a beacon of elegance and style on the beachfront of Umhlanga. Already one of the City’s most popular wining and dining venues, the hotel also houses a world class Spa, offering the widest range of wellness and beauty treatment options, including South Africa’s first and only authentic, Turkish Hammam.

Each month, The Spa at The Oyster Box hosts an exciting ladies’ lifestyle event, held in one of the elegant function rooms. The setting for the July event couldn’t be more perfect for showcasing one of the country’s leading designers.

Durban-based Haroun Hansrot, is one of the country’s leading couturiers. His designs are a perfect fusion of Indian and Western silhouettes. Haroun was chosen to create pieces for women from across the globe in the build-up parade to the 59th Miss World Pageant and is one of eight South African designers whose creations were worn by the Miss World contestants. He is known for his exceptional quality, style and attention to detail, having shared the ramp with internationally-renowned designers like Versace and Roberto Cavalli. He recently opened his signature store in Durban, called ‘75’.

Haroun’s menswear, Haute Couture and PrĂȘt a Porter ranges will be brought to life on the catwalk in the magnificent Pearl Room at The Oyster Box on July 29 from 10h00 to 12h30. The ticket price of R270 includes a lavish, traditional ‘High Tea’ spread, the fashion show, a complimentary Spa gift voucher and a gift bag filled with goodies. For more information and to book call 031 514 5000 or e-mail reservations@oysterbox.co.za