Quick Facts
Biography
Darryl Jagga is a South African fashion designer. "43.46 aggaj" is his contemporary fashion line. He is lives in New York City.
Career
Jagga studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. To gain experience from some of the best designers in the industry, Jagga worked for top American labels such as Victor Costa, Calvin Klein, Castle Starr and Chaiken.During his tenure as a Senior Designer at Apparel Holding Groups, Jagga launched the very successful CJ label. After he left Apparel Holding Groups,Jagga worked extensively in the world's fashion capital such as London, Paris, and Hong Kong.
In 2009, Jagga debuted his premiere collection for Resort and Summer 2010, inspired by the South of France. Among the celebrities who have worn Darryl Jagga's designs are Anya Monzikova, Bai Ling, and Natasha Alam.
Critics
Darryl Jagga is renowned for linking art and architecture to his designs. His signature elements are ruffles or bold zippers on his dresses. One critic said, "My favorites are his ruffled creations".