NEED I SAY MORE

Thank you to the Prom Night comity for this prestigious honour...

I am both grateful and humble!!!

Hard work... Pays off  

ANNOUNCEMENT

! PROM QUEEN 2014 !

Congratulations to
Miss Khangwelo Malotsha
from Capricorn High School in Polokwane
for winning the title of

'Most Stylish Girl 2014'

before being crowned

PROM QUEEN 2014

I am so ridiculously PROUD of you!!!

! Congratulations Matrics of 2014 !

Thanking all the matric's of 2014 for all their loyal support... 

Each year I'm given the opportunity to meet the most amazing matrics that inspire my creativity beyond words.

Without your individual characters, I would not be able to create your unique creations... Wishing you all the best of luck for the future!

! Congratulations Matrics of 2013 !

Thanking all the matric's of 2013 for all their loyal support... 

You all looked absolutely amazing!

Without your individual characters, I would never have been inspired to create your uniquely, custom-designed creations... Wishing you all the best of luck for the future!

Fashion Designer Returns To Polokwane.

After an absence of 19 months, Polokwane born designer, Nico Willoughby-Smith, will be returning to the Limpopo Province in June 2012 for a duration of 7 months, in order to quench the overwhelming thirst within the matric farewell and bridal market.

It is only evident that as the months have progressed, so the Willoughby-Smith label has sky-rocketed into what seemed to be an unreachable and demanding orbit. Nico Willoughby-Smith’s contribution towards the fashion world has clearly been missed and therefore highly sourced by many wanting to get their hands on a Willoughby-Smith creation that’s as unique as their personality.

For the last 19 months, Nico Willoughby-Smith has infiltrated the Eastern Cape market by creating a niche range consisting of classy cocktail wear and glamorous evening attire for the George Sorensen Boutique located in Port Elizabeth. His fashion label has also been tied to charitable work and his sublime designs have graced the catwalks of local beauty pageants, namely the Miss Bay FM contest.

Now back in Polokwane, Willoughby-Smith hopes to pick up from where he left off. Creating beautiful designs that are bound to turn a few heads and set new innovative trends. Considering the amount of appointments he has lined-up for his first week, we hardly believe he’s going to have difficulty settling in.

Miss Bay FM 2011 crowned in Willoughby-Smith creation!

 

Congratulations to Daph-Marie Theron for winning the title of Miss Bay FM on Saturday, 22 October 2011. Despite the very unpleasant weather, you looked absolutely stunning in you gown designed and created by couturier Nico Willoughby-Smith.

 

We know that you will do us very proud in raising funds for numerous charities within the Eastern Cape. Hold your title on high and enjoy driving the new branded Chevy Spark.

 

 

Good Luck!!!!!!

Nico Willoughby-Smith : Now available at George Sorensen Boutique!

After only being based in Port Elizabeth for less then a year, who would have thought that talented couture designer, Nico Willoughby-Smith (27) would have rocked the world of fashion retail. Well... It shouldn't come as much surprise, especially when you're given the opportunity to meet this ambitious force to be reckoned with!

The George Sorensen Boutique, situated within the Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Port Elizabeth, is where you can now find the sublime creations of Willoughby-Smith. His new cocktail range boasts a fusion of elegant fabrics wrapped with bold animal prints. An exclusive range only created for the niche market of style and sophistication. Willoughby-Smith felt impelled to offer a more affordable range to the public, as apposed to his custom-designed masterpieces. Willoughby-Smith believes that true fashion should enhance ones personality, and so 'fashion should be available to meet everyone preferred style'.

Thanks to George Sorensen, not only has Willoughby-Smith's dreams come true, but his name has gone from paper to neon lights overnight. George Sorensen definitely brings fabulosity to the bay. Owned by Martin George and Thomas Sorensen, the boutique has been in existence for almost five years. George Sorensen evokes sheer elegance as the largest authorized stockist of all famous fashion labels such as Guess, Polo, Nine West, Rosenwerth and Jekyll and Hide products ranging from exclusive ladies handbags, shoes, belts, eye-wear, luggage, and jewelery accessories.

'This is by far one of the biggest business adventures I've ever embarked upon. I am just so grateful for the experience and humbled by the opportunity to sell my fashion label locally'..... Nico Willoughby-Smith

Young up-and-coming Fashion Designer moves to Port Elizabeth!!!

After being based within the heart of the Limpopo Province for the past five years, a very young, up-and-coming fashion designer is about to share his sublime design talent with the Eastern Cape.

Nico Willoughby-Smith, who studied at The Design School of Southern Africa, will soon be making his mark in Port Elizabeth's world of fashion. At the tender age of twenty-six, Willoughby-Smith has already had the amazing privilege of dressing some of the biggest names within the South African entertainment arena.

Willoughby-Smith, who firmly believes that "there is no such thing as competition when you're in a class of your own", will soon be opening the doors to his new design studio in 2011. There is no doubt that it's only a matter of time before Willoughby-Smith's label sky-rockets into an orbit of it's own class. 

A Cinderella Story for Matric Farewell Winners!!!

 

Evoking Elegance Competition Winners - Joco Pieterse and Durethe Retief.

Most girls would probably love to step out looking smashing on a night that holds significance when she wishes not to attract attention for the wrong reasons.

A local schoolgirl found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when winning the Evoking Elegance competition for matric couples earlier this year. The winning R60 000 package included everything from a designer gown to dance classes.

Last week it all became reality for a modern day Cinderella, Durethe Retief and partner Jaco Pieterse. The story would have it that they were whisked off in a pumpkin to an en suite venue at Polokwane Royal Hotel for a transformation, with the help of Focus On Style Health and Beauty Salon and MonRoe’s Hair Boutique. And off they went to a most memorable matric dance at Tom Naudé Technical High School in a stylish Peugeot; she in a red and black gown and he in an outfit dominated by a matching shirt made for them by local designer Nico Willoughby-Smith. Classic Accessories provided the finishing touches.

That was minus the awful stepsisters, of course. The couple would have solicited some jealous glances for some time to come though, because the package was inclusive of more luxuries, such as lessons by Jama Ballroom Dance Studio, dental treatments by Drrs Nic and Sybrand van Oudtshoorn, a MegaPix Photography shoot and above all, exclusive media coverage by Polokwane Observer.

Durethe’s mom, Christine, said her daughter had an unforgettable evening and entering the competition was worth the while. She was truly pampered and looked beautiful in her Nico Willoughby-Smith dress, which was surprisingly different from what she initially perceived it to be. Second place went to Anthony Shamley of Pietersburg Hoërskool and third place to Luané Meyer of the same school.

Evoking Elegance Second Place Winner - Anthony Shamley.

Evoking Elegance Third Place Winner - Luane Meyer.

The Evoking Elegance 2010 Matric Farewell Competition!

Whether you prefer sophisticated, glamorous and elegant or chic, funky and sassy. The matric farewell season is definately a highlighted affair on every matriculants calendar.

Evoking Elegance 2010 is giving one lucky matric couple the opportunity of winning an amazing matric farewell package to the value of R60 000.00.

• Local fashion designer, Nico Willoughby-Smith will custom design and create a matric farewell gown for her and a matching matric farewell shirt for him.
• Focus on Style will treat the winning couple to facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, sunbed sessions and make-up.
• MonRoe's Hair Boutique will cut, colour/tint and style the hair of the winning couple.
• Classic Accessories will give the winning matric couple jewellery accessories for the evening.
• Peugeot will supply the winning couple with the transportation to their matric farewell.
• Jama Ballroom Dance Studio will give the winning couple professional dance classes for their matric farewell.
• MegaPix Photography will capture every memorable moment of the matric farewel couple.
• The Polokwane Royal Hotel will treat the winning couple to an elegant dinnner for two and will supply their best en-suite for the couple to get ready for their matric farewell.
• A dental practise will whiten the teeth of the matric farewell couple.

The Evoking Elegance 2010 Matric Farewell Competition enters it's second year, giving every matric couple the opportunity to put their best foot forward and enter before Friday, 21 May 2009.

May the best couple win!

Nianell and Lianie May dressed by local fashion designer!

NIANELL AND LIANIE MAY DRESSED BY LOCAL FASHION DESIGNER.

(Photos: Nianell – Informant. Lianie May – Observer Polokwane)

He only knew he would become a fashion designer the day he designed his own matric farewell outfit. Now, five years after qualifying as a fashion designer, Nico Willoughby-Smith is making a name in the fashion world in a very big way.

The latest models to wear one of his creations are internationally-known singers, songwriters and musicians. Nianell performed in Polokwane in August of 2009 wearing one of Willoughby-Smith’s divine creations, and just last week, Lianie May performed in Polokwane wearing a creation that best  represented the diva’s striking personality.

Nico Willoughby-Smith is a designer who firmly believes that there is no such thing as competitiveness if one is in a class of one’s own. Having dealt with the fashion industry in his unique way over the past five years, Willoughby-Smith realizes it takes time to live a burning passion whilst remaining humbled by experiences.

Nico Willoughby-Smith. Indeed a label to watch as he skyrockets into a different orbit.

Sublime Design!

 

After the success that followed the previous 'Trash the Dress' photo shoot three weeks ago, Nico Willoughby-Smith (local fashion designer in Polokwane) was only to thrilled at the idea of collaborating, once again, with Mega-Pix Photography for a photo shoot with a different twist. 

This time, Natasha Cilliers wore a stunning deep maroon haute couture gown made from silk-tafetta. 

After many days of rain, Natasha looked absolutely sublime as the forest trees of the Hearnetsburg mountains towered over her. Enjoy!