Fashion Collection Mandela to launch in the U.S.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - chinos with a blueprint for African and floor-length dresses in bright green and gold were lined some clothes on, when the display mode 46664, a label of Nelson Mandela inspired her latest collection presented to an international launch in July. Said, "What do we try to take to South Africa and Africa in the global market," Chris Vogelpoel, designer men Friday. With the 18th July will be to buy the customers in the United States and Canada in a position, shirts, pants and dresses with an African touch. Blazer with a map of Africa in the lining or T-shirts with collars that come to reveal the iconic number 46664, after the number Mandela in prison on Robben Iceland named. The start date is with the 94th Anniversary of the anti-apartheid icon together. The current collection was inspired by Nelson Mandela's love for writing. The designers were from a photo of Mandela on Robben Iceland in 1977 cells, which was packed with inspiring books. "The whole message of support to 46 664 and to receive his legacy," said Vogelpoel. The message could not on T-shirts with the word "dignity" is printed, or to find the icon open palm, placed discreetly on the garment, is concerned with Nelson Mandela's message synonym: it is in your hands to make a difference . Seven percent of global investment by the fire brand in projects supervised by the office of Nelson Mandela, including a campaign for the opening of three container libraries in disadvantaged communities throughout South Africa, said Vogelpoel generated. The clothing range is initially available online, but should be in stores in February 2013. The label hopes to expand even further year for other countries, including Angola, Mozambique, Portugal and Brazil.