Scam style

House Of Zwide’s fashion whizz Lazarus compromises his job after he falls for fraudulent stylist J’adore’s antics.

- IPELENG RAKGANTSHO

As head designer at fashion empire House Of Zwide, Lazarus (Khaya Dladla) has seen and done it all. His over-the-top gowns have featured in countless runway shows, graced covers of glossy magazines and been worn for sky-high billboard photo shoots. However, Lazarus hardly gets credit for his innovative designs. Instead, it’s his boss and mentor Funani Zwide (Vusi Kunene) who receives the fame and glory. “Funani draws the rough garments and Laz brings designs to life. He is as much of a creative genius as Funani but all he gets is a pat on the back,” adds the actor.

But living in Funani’s shadow ends this fortnight when celebrity stylist J’adore (Niza Jay Ncoyini) waltzes into House Of Zwide and makes Laz a suspicious yet tempting offer that’s simply too good to be true…

DESIGNING FOR RUPAUL?

J’adore sells Laz a dream, wrapped in a little bow and outright deceit. After going through Laz’s portfolio, J’adore makes the former a proposal: to design outfits for the upcoming Milan Fashion Week for one of his international celebrity clients – it’s none other than reality TV star