Hot off the fashion runways, here’s a look at the cross-cultural fusion of African designers overseas. The following pages explore fashion as cultural diplomacy; the designer pieces not only contribute to current global trends but also challenge stereotypes allowing for a broader understanding of heritage, history and innovation.
Photography: Manelisi Dabata ; Assistant: Bokang Khuto | Styling: Deneal Van Wyk | Hair & Makeup: SnehhOnline Beauty | Location: Houghton 1938, Johannesburg
TIA ‘TIMA REECE’ HERMAN
Performing Artist, Singer/Songwriter, Vocal Producer, Vocal Coach
TIA WEARS:
Gold Statement Earrings; ZAR480/$27, House of Ayi Pink Peony Corset Dress; ZAR21,999/$1,207, Nolanga Made Gold Oval Bracelet; ZAR1,000/$55, House of Ayi Poppy Red Tote Bag; ZAR8,490/$466, Tory Burch, Preview Designer Collection Black Heels; ZAR5,290/$290, Europa Art
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KURT HERMAN
Music Producer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer, Singer/Songwriter
KURT WEARS:
Denim Jacket; ZAR15,000/$823,
TSHEPO Jeans Purple Knitted Pullover; ZAR3,600/$198,
GUGUBYGUGU Denim Jeans; ZAR10,000/$549,
TSHEPO Jeans White Sneakers;
ZAR3,690/$202, Europa Art
KURT WEARS:
Printed Suit Jacket; ZAR25,000/$1,372, MAXHOSA Printed Pants; ZAR17,500/$961, MAXHOSA
Brown Shoes; ZAR3,190/$175, Europa Art
TIA WEARS:
Sheer Dress; ZAR9,800/$538, Viviers Studio Gold Blazer; ZAR28,000/$1,538, Viviers StudioGreen Diamante Bag; ZAR6,990/$379, Karl Lagerfeld, Preview Designer Collection Gold Court Heels; ZAR3,690/$202, Europa Art Gold Oval Dome Ring, ZAR350/$19, House of Ayi
TIA WEARS:
Printed Blouse; ZAR11,500/$631, MAXHOSA
Printed Skirt; ZAR14,000/$769, MAXHOSA
Gold Chunky Bangles (each); ZAR1,000/$55,
House of Ayi Red Square Toe Heels; ZAR3,490/$192, Europa Art
KURT WEARS:
Black Blazer With Button Detailing; ZAR5,500/$302, GUGUBYGUGU
Mesh T-Shirt; ZAR300/$16, GUGUBYGUGU
Black Tailored Pants; ZAR1,820/$100, GUGUBYGUGU
Black Suede Loafer; ZAR5,490/$302, Europa Art
KURT WEARS:
Double Breasted Blazer: ZAR5,060/$280, GUGUBYGUGU,
Black Shirt, ZAR500/$28, GUGUBYGUGU
Black Cargo Pants: ZAR1,456/ $80.4 GUGUBYGUGU, Black Loafers:
ZAR2,990/ $165, Europa Art
TIA WEARS:
Black Flower Detail Corset; ZAR18,999/$1,043,
Nolanga Made Black Flared Tailored
Pants; ZAR1,820/$100, GUGUBYGUGU Gold Tote Bag; ZAR6,000/$330, Tory Burch, Preview Designer Collection White Embellished Loafers; ZAR2,690/$148, Europa Art
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