Tshepiso Van Wyk Fashion Designer Interview

He stays winning in the industry, outspoken, well dressed and a lover of all things art his the next Tlale even we can’t compare that his dress code is sheek, retro, old school. New school and a combination of all things colorful. Here is a sneak peek to the world of all things Retro ..

When did you start designing?

I grew up an arty type of guy so I picked up fashion in 2004.

What inspires you?

Life in general but I love homeless people because they know how to layer, I call it HOBO CHIC.

What motivated you to be a fashion guru/designer?

To make people look good

How would you describe yourself as a youth?

I’m an ambitious, go getter, hard worker, adoring type of youth.

Have you done any work that has to do with boasting the youth? E.g. like a charity fashion show, donating your designer clothes ect?

I like laying a hand sometimes they ask me to come for a fashion show some I don’t know if they for charity or not but I want to start doing them.

How would you describe the youth of Pretoria’s style?

For me they starting to pick up on it now, when I was starting I was very fashion forward and id wear skinny jeans and they call me gay, but look at them now. I’m loving it like McDonalds.

Who have you worked with?

Ive worked with Pebbles, Da les and other people. I was just styling my crew The SMARTEEZ

Do you think your clothes describe your personality?

RETRO BLVD.

What does the youth and youth day mean to you?

1976 opened doors for us as youth, the struggle, we talented, and have the chance to broaden ourselves because there are a lot of opportunities

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Bigger than life, fashion and retro blvd being worn by everyone.

What one piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion?

It’s not as easy as you think it is but what I can say is if you got the talent, get out there, strive for greatness and get yours, well because R3tro said so