Frans Kies commenced his Fashion Design studies at GFD Design Emporium and graduated from LISOF in 2007. He is also an accomplished graphic designer and art director with several years experience in branding, locally and internationally.

In 2006 he won the unanimous approval of the judges at the Gauteng semi-finals of the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Challenge, securing a prized berth in the final of the Challenge. Furthermore, he was nominated as a design finalist in the Miss Earth Pageant 2006.

In addition to showing his first collection at Audi Joburg Fashion week, he has been appointed at Guess Inc. in a full time position