Five Things To Know About Tshepo Jeans!
Tshepo Mohlala, founder of high end denim clothing brand, Tshepo Jeans has proven just how much the hustle game rewards those that put in the actual work.
After years of selling his unique jeans from his backpack and using his bike for deliveries, the brand Tshepo Jeans has grown to be one of the most visible and viable fashion staple in the land. The presence and relevance of this denim brand recently caught the attention of giant retail company, Woolworths. The collaboration was centered around producing fun and proudly South African T-shirt range called, ‘We The People’.
Here are some cool facts about Tshepo Mohlala.
1. Family Inspiration:
Tshepo Mohlala is a young fashion designer from the Tsakane township in Gauteng. He always looked forward to dressing up for church on Sundays. Many of his family members are quite fashionistas, including his grandmother and aunts.
2. A Touch Of Royalty:
The Duchess of Sussex, Meagan Markle was gifted with a cool pair of Tshepo Jeans, during her official trip to South Africa last year.
3. A University Drop Out:
After dropping out from the University of Johannesburg, Tshepo and few of his friends believed they’d learnt the basics of fashion, such as sewing and pattern making. He later acquired extensive knowledge and techniques at, Amsterdam Jean School.
4. His Store:
For those who are not big on online shopping, head over to Tshepo Mohlala’s store in Victoria Yards, Johannesburg.
5. The Future:
The future of all things Tshepo Jeans, pertains to creating new ready to wear clothes. In an interview with Vogue, Tshepo said the following regarding the future of his business: “In South Africa, what type of denim that you wear represents who you are. Denim here is as much of a staple as it is in the UK and America. “
