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    An illustration with photos of South African designer Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa; former president Nelson Mandela; and a model wearing Mantsho on the runway.
    News
    26 April 2024

    Eight Fashion Labels Redefining Style in a Post-Democratic South Africa

    As the Rainbow Nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of Freedom Day, OkayAfrica takes a look at some of the fashion labels who are weaving threads of what it means to be South African.

    Dorcas Mutombo designer
    Fashion + Beauty
    05 May 2022

    The New Vanguard: South Africa’s Rising Stars in Fashion

    We talked to three rising South African designers about their rise on the scene, their challenges as emerging designers, and their hopes for the future in fashion.

    Model wearing orange coat Lagos Fashion Week 2021
    Fashion + Beauty
    10 December 2021

    Here's Our List of The Continent's Best Fashion Moments of 2021

    We finally received the green light to play outside again, and Africans have wasted no time in grabbing the fashion world's attention.

    ​South African designer Thebe Magugu in Paris on February, 2020. Magugu is the first African designer to win the LVMH 2019 award at the age of 26.
    Fashion + Beauty
    05 March 2021

    Thebe Magugu's AW21 Collection 'Alchemy' Is An Exploration of African Spirituality

    Magugu collaborated with Kristin-Lee Moolman to create a '70s-style B movie called Banyoloyi A Bosigo

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    News
    19 February 2021

    South African Fashion Label Maxhosa Stands Out in Upcoming Movie 'Coming 2 America'

    South African designer, Laduma Ngxokolo's Maxhosa knitwear has been spotlighted in the exciting upcoming film 'Coming 2 America'.

    South Africa's Best Dressed At STR CRD 2013 [OKATV]
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    29 October 2013

    South Africa's Best Dressed At STR CRD 2013 [OKATV]

    Watch Okayafrica TV's recap video for STR CRD 2013 in Joburg, the premiere festival for South African fashion, music and streetwear.

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