A Sesotho word for shack – A type of small shelter or dwelling constructed by hand using available materials, such as abandoned construction debris, repurposed consumer waste and other useful, accessible, discarded objects.

Mekhukhu is a South African based contemporary fashion label founded by fashion designer Botshelo Molete. Known for its quirky print designs characterised by simple line drawings of faces, Mekhukhu embraces DIY elements such as appliqué by way of recycled fabric scraps, creating one of a kind collages. Molete’s use of design elements seeks to provoke feelings of optimism and playfulness. Mekhukhu supports women in their quest to be resilient and optimistic as they work through the stuff of life.

Articles from MARS is an gender- and age-inclusive brand.

While exceptional quality, attractiveness and functionality are priorities in the production of our garments and other articles, we aim to promote in our endeavours all four pillars of sustainability, viz. human, social, economic and environmental – all four at once if possible. We are a user-centred brand in both custom-made and ready-to-wear garments. We specialise in streetwear and formal and semi-formal looks. We relate to art as ‘therapy’, therefore we intend to incite designs, collaborations and displays that result in not only timeously effective but sentimental and evocative products and engagements.'

Loice founded the self-titled brand Lo’Ice in 2015 as an artistic expression of high street fashion, a space to continuously experiment with how clothes are worn in the current cultural landscape while looking to the future for inspiration.

Lo’Ice offers a look into African culture and heritage yet remaining accessible to a broad global audience. The brand offers clothes that enhance the everyday experience through bold and distinctive prints and sustainable fabrics with the aim to promote the kind of eco-consumerism that gives back to the earth, and to use technology as a vehicle to drive humanity towards the future.

Xolani Mawande, formerly known as XM Creations, is a versatile brand that caters for stars, working class, cool kids and basically anyone who doesn’t want to feel naked even when they’re clothed.

With every thread, Xolani Mawande hopes to touch the lives of people who wear their garments. The brand is named after co-founders, Xolani

and Mawande Xolani Mawande, originates from the names of the brand’s
co-founders.

Welcome to XHVNTI, a luxury menswear brand that redefines traditional notions of gender and fashion. With a focus on tailored and structured looks, XHVNTI is renowned for its unique blend of classic elegance and contemporary design.

Founded by Xhanti Mpu in 2018, XHVNTI quickly gained recognition for its commitment to quality and attention to detail. Every piece in the collection is crafted using only the finest materials and fabrics, ensuring that each item is not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting.

ABANTU is a South African based contemporary fashion brand founded by Thandazani Nofingxana.

It showcases the culture of the Xhosa nation through fashion and textile design. The collections and capsule offerings are proposals for a renegotiation of the past, reimagining the present and the future by highlighting the nuances and cultural narratives of the Xhosa nation referencing its language, music and lifestyle in general. After winning mohair Knitting student competition, has set out to start an African luxury brand that would celebrate and elevate South African cultures. Achieving this by using sustainable knitwear techniques and eco-friendly printed textiles as the primary medium for his collections.

Sixx6 is a sustainable high end ready to wear brand that promotes an unrestricted concept of self-expression through clothing.

A lot of the brands inspiration come from vintage corporate suiting, how it was styled during the pre “born free” era, upcycled and made edgy for the current millennial/generation X who is explicitly expressive. Our indigenous African ancestor were the perfect example of self-confidence, a celebration of body positivity, leaving nothing to the imagination based off of their pre-colonial attire/silhouette’s. Sixx6 promotes the same aura by celebrating explicit sex appeal, an entity that has been demonized by centuries of colonial oppression that has brainwashed people into thinking sophistication is that of the European concept where multiple layers of clothing is the standard.