In early 2002, Strangelove proved their might when pitted against highly reputable South African talent, by winning best designer(s) on etv's The Summit: Cutting Edge documentary series.

Strangelove, presented their 2002 ranges in the turbine hall downtown Johannesburg, Newtown Precinct. The venue was incredible and once again Strangelove presented a creation that that closely resembled wearable art.

StrangeLove exploded onto the Fashion scene during SA Fashion Week 2001, instantly making both the public and media sit up and take notice. Their show was as much fashion as it was art, couture as much as streetstyle. Yet their streets are not those of London nor New York, but the sidewalks of downtown Johannesburg,

The annual Lyons Fashion Show attracts some of the top South African designers as well as huge sponsorship for charity. Designers were required to incorporate various household brands into their collections, and the theme for the evening was Affrodiziac. Carlo Gibson and Ziemek Pater from Strangelove scooped the title of Designer of the Show. This feat follows shortly on their recent success at the SA Fashion Week, where the twosome walked off as best men’s wear designers.