Kyra Moon- Halfpenny

Figure 4.1 : Kyra Moon-Halfpenny

Background & Achievements

Kyra Moon Halfpenny born on the 14th July 1987. Halfpenny grew up an ordinary girl. Since she dedicated her life to her studies and art her life was unexpectedly changed by extraordinary opportunities. Kyra Moon has become one of the most creative and innovative South African  designers since her work was seen on the ramp of SAFW(South African Fashion Week) in Johannesburg. Today this 25 year old fashion designer has achieved so much already by working hard and being exceptional. 

This upcoming South African fashion designer graduated from the DUT (Durban University of Technology), (N. Hlefane; April 2012). Kyra’s work was recognized and chosen above the work her fellow students. Her dedication to her studies and loyalty to her personal interests was the reason that the great opportunities was offered to this unique fashion student. In a very brief period the doorway to her bright future was opened with a tremendous bang.

Kyra Moon was one of 12 designers who was selected to showcase their creations as part of the Fast Track program in African Fashion International (AFI). This program aims to launch the careers of young fashion graduates(M. Monnakgotla; March 2012).

Halfpenny was one of four finalist in this program. Each student was awarded 10 000 by AFI and KZN Fashion Council), (N. Hlefane; April 2012).

This talented fashion designer was also awarded with Winner of the Most Innovative Collection at D.U.T’s Final Year Fashion Show. She was also a finalist in the NWJ Bridal Fair and also semi-finalist in the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer category(N. Hlefane; April 2012).

 

            “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different”                                   – Coco Chanel

In my opinion this remarkable upcoming fashion designer truly is irreplaceable. Kyra Moon is the definition of different. Hopefully we will see Kyra’s work on INTERNATIONAL runways in the future.

Megan Schoeman