Only some witness the final product and the few moments of perfection from the viewers’ seats of the catwalk. Designers spend months immersed in their work to bring their visions to life at the show. Filmed at the 2013 SA Fashion Week and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, photographer Waldo Pretorius‘ short film, Backstage Epilepsy, offers a unique behind-the-scenes view into South Africa’s fashion world. (Length: 01:45)

 

 

“Backstage Epilepsy” © Waldo Pretorius

“Backstage Epilepsy” © Waldo Pretorius

“Backstage Epilepsy” © Waldo Pretorius

“Backstage Epilepsy” © Waldo Pretorius

Designer Credits:

Suzaan Heyns

Stefania Morland

Palse Homme

Ruald Rheeder

Tsvi Karp

Tiaan Nagel

Albertus Swanepoel

Ephymol (Ephraim Molingoana)

Gavin Rajah

Video and photography by © Waldo Pretorius