South Africa’s creative landscape is experiencing a dynamic transformation, driven by an interconnected ecosystem of physical spaces where fashion, music, art, and community intersect. Also see: YOUNGSTACPT WEIGHS IN ON THE MODERN CREATIVE INDUSTRY Across the country, and particularly in culture hubs like Cape Town and Johannesburg, these curated spaces offer creatives a home base […]
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South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu is once again bringing his creative vision closer to home, with a collaboration with Woolworths that places local design and heritage in the spotlight. Also see: ‘Top Billing’ explores collaboration between Thebe Magugu and Bonang The partnership comes as South Africans prepare to celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September, […]
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Thebe Magugu, a luxury South African fashion brand, collaborated with the iconic Bonang Matheba for the brand’s tenth anniversary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thebe Magugu (@thebemagugu) Also see: Date-night beauty and fashion ideas for winter On last night’s Top Billing episode, new presenter Zozi Tunzi joined Theba Magugu and Bonang Matheba […]
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This December, Thebe Magugu, one of South Africa’s brightest fashion stars, will bring his signature Afro-modernist aesthetic to Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel, A Belmond Hotel, with the launch of his very first interior design project: the Thebe Magugu Suite. Marking the tenth anniversary of his celebrated brand, the suite promises to be a transformative […]
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When South African Fashion Meets International Music At the recent DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, South African designer Thebe Magugu’s creations stole the show, literally. American music legend Lauryn Hill and Haitian superstar Wyclef Jean graced the stage wearing Magugu’s striking designs, bringing Mzansi fashion to the global spotlight. Hill wowed the crowd […]
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Renowned supermodel Naomi Campbell has turned her attention to South African designer Thebe Magugu. In a recent interview with i-D Magazine, the runway legend, who’s strutted for Versace, Chanel, and Dior, was quick to praise Magugu’s groundbreaking work. When asked about the designers she’s watching, Naomi didn’t miss a beat, calling Magugu someone who is […]
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South African fashion designer, Thebe Magugu, needs no introduction. Named after him, his luxury fashion brand has garnered acclaim over the years for its ready-to-wear collections rooted in education, and continues to explore parallel concepts through multidisciplinary capsule projects. Recently announced as a Création Africa programme finalist, Magugu is now setting his sights on capital […]
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After rising to prominence upon winning the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize in 2019, Kimberly-born designer Thebetsile “Thebe” Magugu has been making waves in fashion. He is making headlines once again as he has partnered with the non-profit organisation ‘RED‘ for the second edition of his heirloom project. According to their website, ‘RED‘, “founded by […]
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Time Magazine has released its highly anticipated annual World’s Greatest Places list. This exclusive list highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit, categorised into either accommodations to stay or locations to visit. Time Magazine‘s website explains the process of choosing each location, ” To compile the 2024 list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, […]
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South Africa’s darling of fashion Thebe Magugu must have been shouting from the rooftops after his collection was chosen, among others, to be exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, just in time for the prestigious Met Gala. Interestingly, this is the fourth time the brand has been featured in a Met exhibition. The […]
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South African fashion designer Thebetsile “Thebe” Magugu has launched a new collection titled “Heritage III: Lobola Negotiation”, inspired by the formal process of negotiation between two families to come to a mutual agreement on the “bride price”, which is the essential practice in most customary communities. Taking to Instagram, Magugu shared: “Exclusive to British Vogue […]
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Former First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama, wore local luxury designer brands, MaXhosa AFRICA and custom Thebe Magugu, during her philanthropic visit to Cape Town. While seated alongside influential women such as former First Lady of South Africa and Mozambique Graça Machel, global philanthropist Melinda French Gates, and human rights lawyer […]
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