South African designers are winning as they cement themselves on the international stage.
One of the biggest fashion shows in the world, Paris Fashion Week, saw two South African designers, Maxhosa Africa and Thebe Magugu, unveil their latest collections.
Familiar with the international fashion spaces, the award-winning Thebe Magugu brand unveiled its spring/summer 25 collection titled “Reparations” at the Tranoi show at Paris Fashion Week.
Magugu is known for using fashion to share parts of his life, and this season, he was inspired by his previously estranged father and how they reconciled their relationship.
Some of the statement pieces in the collection include a shawl and cargo trousers set in silk with an image of the hide of a Nguni cow sublimated onto it.
There is also a medium-weight cotton mini dress in sulphuric yellow, featuring a corseted back which bustles into intricate folds, producing two panels that extend down the back legs.
Also featured in this collection is a sheer satin double-plisse dress in chocolate brown, with pleats that run from straight but crash at the hemline.
The Thebe Magugu “Reparations” collection was well received by fans- even the likes of Charlize Theron were mesmerised.
“What a beautiful collection, Thebe. Your talent never ceases to amaze me,” said the South African-born Hollywood actress.
Meanwhile, Maxhosa Africa also unveiled its SS25 collection at Paris Fashion Week.
Titled Maxhonassaince, the collection was inspired by Renaissance art to explore the rebirth of Africa.
“This collection is a testament to our efforts of redefining and reimagining the bounds of African fashion. We always try to highlight new and different narratives of African cultures and break down the boundaries between Africa and the rest of the world,” said Laduma Ngxokolo, creative director of the brand.
In other news, model coach and fashion producer Kgomotso Seboko also attended Paris Fashion Week as a producer for the Lizah Chanda Crochet showcase at the Tranoi Show.
Paris Fashion Week SS 25 collections started on September 23 and will last until October 1.
