{"id":212256,"date":"2024-08-22T20:45:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/08\/22\/lasizwe-dambuza-models-locally-made-garment-with-ai-technology\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T20:45:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:45:02","slug":"lasizwe-dambuza-models-locally-made-garment-with-ai-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/08\/22\/lasizwe-dambuza-models-locally-made-garment-with-ai-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Lasizwe Dambuza models locally made garment with AI technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_104\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-prod.iol.co.za\/16x9\/800?source=https:\/\/xlibris.public.prod.oc.inl.infomaker.io:8443\/opencontent\/objects\/fc58f242-8ad4-5f6f-bd4f-a9e5c516c99b&amp;operation=CROP&amp;offset=0x129&amp;resize=746x420\" class=\"type:primaryImage\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Local designer Neo Serati Mofammere has worked with Volvo Car South Africa to develop an A\/W \u201924 Ready-to-Wear outfit for Lasizwe Dambuza, using the interior  fabric of Volvo\u2019s next electric car and AI technology in the design process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVolvo wanted to inspire South Africans to see sustainability and advanced technologies such as AI, as something beautiful, creative, and beneficial for our planet. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI loved what Neo created. I would wear this outfit to any event that\u2019s going to be iconic and leave a statement,\u201d Dambuza said. <\/p>\n<p>The car\u2019s interior is made of renewable linseed fibre, mats made from recycled fishing nets, and inlays made from recovered denim \u2014 all carefully chosen to combine luxury and responsible design.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got the volume idea for the design from AI which gave me the concept of proportions. I wanted to create something for Lasizwe that was strong and powerful but still played with gender roles. I also wanted him to feel comfortable,\u201d Mofammere said.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"baobab-embedded-image\" src=\"https:\/\/image-prod.iol.co.za\/resize\/650x65000?source=https:\/\/xlibris.public.prod.oc.inl.infomaker.io:8443\/opencontent\/objects\/fb79df3b-af83-57d6-9a9a-8ee0887b5876\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"650\"\/><figcaption>Neo Serati Mofammere\u2019s Mid Journey AI generated image that inspired his final creation for Lasizwe. Picture: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mofammere, a LISOF graduate, is well-known for his Nao Serati line, which focuses on unisex apparel that explores gender, art, and sexuality while remaining cognisant of our South African background.<\/p>\n<p>With the responsibly sourced tailored wool-blend upholstery from Volvo, Mofammere used a technique whereby the fabric was cut up and put back into a weave.<\/p>\n<p>Marishka Govender, the Volvo Car South Africa\u2019s chief financial officer, said this project exhibits how to transform the same re-purposed components found in a car\u2019s interior into high-fashion clothing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiven the world we live in, it\u2019s difficult to push back against technology. My belief is: be taught and receive, and create out of it,\u201d Govender said.<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"strong-dd5c0898642946fc896b7c8125148686\">IOL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local designer Neo Serati Mofammere has worked with Volvo Car South Africa to develop an A\/W \u201924 Ready-to-Wear outfit for Lasizwe Dambuza, using the interior fabric of Volvo\u2019s next electric car and AI technology in the design process. \u201cVolvo wanted to inspire South Africans to see sustainability and advanced technologies such as AI, as something [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-212256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-technology"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Lasizwe Dambuza models locally made garment with AI technology - 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