The spotlight is on Cape Town designers at a global V&A showcase

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Cape Town-based designers are taking on the world, and as part of a first-of-its-kind exhibition at the V&A Museum in the UK, the spotlight is on these creatives and African Fashion.

for some of the coolest designers whose designs will be featured. Amongst them stand Johannesburg gems and Capetonian creatives.

Thebe Magugu, based in Joburg will naturally be featured. Magugu, who is originally from Kimberly, has shaken up the fashion world and is no stranger to accolades. He was the first African designer to be crowned with the LVMH prize in 2019 and has dressed everyone from Zozi Tunzi to Miley Cyrus, Kylie Jenner and Rihanna.Thebe Magugu limited-edition Heritage Dress

From Cape Town, Sindiso Khumalo reigns in sustainability, aesthetics, and integration of Zulu culture in her works. African history has always played its part in her design, and her architectural background has certainly seen an influence on the construct of her designs. She has spoken at the United Nations and European development Forum, and her work has graced many spots from Zeitz MOCCA to the Smithsonian. Khumalo also won the LVHM prize shared amongst other finalists in 2020.

 

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