Celebrating the Brilliant Woman in Business & Leadership + African Fashion
The House Of Diva as a clothing label was established in 2009 by Phiwase Nxumalo The brand has its headquarters in Jhb, and currently supplies the Burgundy Fly chain of stores and is available online at 8th Avenue. The House of Diva offers high quality ready to wear women’s clothing that is timeless, inspired by …
Sheila-Madge Bakker won first prize in the Lufthansa First Class Collections earlier this year. “It was a true Miss World moment. Going to Germany opened up a whole world of new possibilities. Being exposed to different details and cultures was a life changing experience.” Sheila-Madge reconciles concept and avant-garde with wearability, “Fashion is Art.” The …
“My approach revolves around making my muse part of the design process. Creating simple and flattering pieces with a touch of whimsy, I aim to provide my clients with elements that complement their personal style. Fabric draping and strong shapes play a vital role in my design – creating something organic from the feel and …
EKTA celebrates life, playfulness, and sophistication. Meaning ‘Unity’ in Sanskrit, EKTA taps into her Indian culture, fusing old crafts and techniques with contemporary design. Her brand represents youth, fun and positivity, which comes through in the play of colors and modern clean lines. Ekta studied at LISOF, in Johannesburg. Ekta participated in the South Africa …
RICH MNISI was founded in 2014 by LISOF graduate and Africa Fashion International Young Designer of the Year 2014, Rich Mnisi. With a global view catering for an aspirational market, the brand is young at heart and explores the treasures engraved within Africa and the world of modern culture and heritage. Packaged in extremist yet …
LUMIN Lumin was the winner of the Sunglass Hut New Talent Search in 2016. Established in 2014 by Amy Liu and James Barrett-Poulsen, both studied at LISOF. “We consider ourselves a studio that explores contemporary South African fashion. Our mission is to encourage and support high-end fashion manufacturing in South Africa. We focus on experimenting, …