CLEAN : Local designers dazzle the runway at Cape Town Fashion Week

The video discusses the global desire for escapism and how fashion can empower women by embracing femininity. It highlights the challenges African designers face, such as overcoming stereotypes, and the significance of Cape Town fashion for local designers. The fashion industry in South Africa is portrayed as a vital economic driver, supporting numerous small businesses and providing employment for many families.

What does the speaker suggest is a reason for the desire for escapism in fashion?

• A need to embrace traditional designs

• A response to global despondency

• A trend towards minimalism

• A focus on technological advancements

Why do African designers need to work harder according to the speaker?

• To create more colorful designs

• To follow international trends

• To overcome stereotypes

• To reduce production costs

What is the significance of Cape Town fashion for local designers?

• It is a platform for casual wear

• It is a place for traditional African attire

• It is a serious business platform

• It is a venue for international designers only

How does the fashion industry contribute to the South African economy?

• By reducing the number of small businesses

• By focusing solely on exports

• By employing a large number of people

• By relying on international designers

What role do small businesses play in the fashion industry according to the speaker?

• They focus on luxury goods

• They are insignificant to the economy

• They drive the economy

• They only support large corporations