What Thebe Magugu is known for
Thebe Magugu designs womenswear from his Johannesburg studio that draws directly on South African heritage, including a line of lobola dresses referencing Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Venda, Ndebele, Tsonga, Swati and Pedi dress traditions. The label's Faculty Press arm publishes essays on African design history alongside its seasonal collections.
How ORBIS reads this city
Best for — Contemporary womenswear rooted in South African heritage
Johannesburg, South Africa
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