This
week’s Fashionista is more than just a stylish individual who definitely has a
unique sense of style but she is an artist who expresses herself through
Photography, Performance and Poetry not only is she an artist but she is also a
student who studies Live Performance at AFDA. She definitely has a full schedule as she is
also a freelance model and is currently shooting different series of
photography with different artists.
And
this week I had the great opportunity to speak to her and find out a little
more about her and of course her style, which when asked how she would describe
her style, she simply says “I won’t even try”
Everybody
Say Hello to Galaletsang Koffman
1.
Who inspires
you in terms of style?
I am inspired by myself.
The way I feel that day. I am very much inspired by the woman I want to become.
2.
If you had
to invade a celebrity’s closet, which celebrity would it be (Internationally
and locally)?
I don't have anyone's
closet i would want to invade. Everyone's style is so different and it changes
all the time, including my own. I am not a very consistent person when it comes
to one genre of style.
3.
Where do you
usually do your shopping?
I am always thrift
shopping. I don't go to stores because everything there is the same.
4.
Which item
of clothing do you believe is a necessity and one cannot live without?
Wow, this is hard. I try
not to attach myself to items. So I can live without my bra, my underwear or
anything anyone would want to strip from me and still make it work.
5.
It’s finally
spring, what’s your number 1 tip for Spring?
Spring!!1 minimal
clothing. The weather is getting better so one can always wear less but have so
much more to say through their style.
6.
In your
spare time, when you aren’t too busy, what do you love doing?
I love shopping, eating,
doing yoga, dancing, reading, writing, watching movies and spending time with
loved ones.
7.
What do you
think of South African Street Culture fashion?
I think street culture
is growing. The art direction is basic when it comes to some street brands.
Most things look the same. Too many people are afraid of taking risks. People
follow too many trends.
8.
If you had
to go shopping in a different country where would you go?
Tokyo. I love the
fashion and freedom of expression there. The people don’t really care about
what others are doing.
9.
Which
country do you believe has an interesting sense of style?
England. You find so
many different people there. From punk rock to tumblr girls then street wear
edgy skaters.
10. Which is your favourite hangout place and why?
Braamfontein and
Maboneng. There is good food, music and always new people (I hate going to a
place and feeling like I have been there before).
11. Which is your Favourite Fashion Magazine or
Magazines?
I try not to read
fashion magazines or magazines in general. There is too much gossip and people
who follow trends.
12. What is the best part of your job?
Doing what I love and
getting to influence other people through it positively.
13. Who do you usually go out with when you do go
shopping?
No one. I am an
impulsive shopper. So when i feel like it, I usually tell myself, "Hey...
Galaletsang, let’s go shopping."
14. Which is your Favourite Label/Brand and why?
I am not a brand whore.
15. What advice do you have for people who are
interested in the Fashion industry?
If you are doing it for
the money or attention then it will end up being a job. If you are doing it
because you love it then you will never have to work hard at it.
16. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
I haven’t looked that
far into my future. I live each day as it comes.
17. December is around the corner, do you have any
travel plans for the festive season?
I never make plans for December. Schedules
and plans are over rated
Five more
Seconds with Galaletsang Koffman
1.
Favourite Movie?
There are so many but the top 5 that came to my
head as I answered these questions are;
·
Fight Club
·
When Love is not enough: The Lois Wilson Story
·
The Pianist
·
City of God
·
Philadelphia
2.
Favourite
City?
I don’t have one. I try
not to attach myself to places or maybe I haven’t really thought about it.
3.
Favourite
Musician?
I cant choose one but my
top 10 would be; Michael Jackson, Kanye west, Andreas Vollenweider, Whitney
Houston, Phil Collins, Frederic Chopin, Hozier, Nneka, Amy Winehouse and
Brenda Fassie.
4.
Favourite
Album?
Michael Jacksons –
Thriller.
5.
Favourite
Restaurant?
I don’t have one. I hate
takeaways.
I
hope you guys have enjoyed meeting her as much I had enjoyed getting to know
her but of course if you would like to follow her on twitter you can follow her
@AGE_GALALETSANG.
And
you can catch up with her on her blog
