SA Fashion Designer Palesa Mokubung Showcases Her Collection ‘Mantsho’ At Africa Fashion Week Middle East
SA Fashion Designer Palesa Mokubung Showcases Her Collection ‘Mantsho’ At Africa Fashion Week Middle East. South Africa’s very own Palesa Mokubung, the founder and designer behind the South African brand, Mantsho, displayed her brand at Africa Fashion Week Middle East. The brand is known for its distinctive signature prints and carefully curated textiles, echoed a collection that is based on confident African aesthetics with an international sensibility.
Mantsho designs have appeared on runways in Nigeria, Botswana, Senegal, the United States, Greece, India and Jamaica and Mokubung has dressed a variety of public figures including Bonang, Lira, Somi, Thandiswa Mazwai and Dr. Same Mdluli. Palesa Mokubung is a South African fashion designer. She is the founder and creative director of the Mantsho, a South African Fashion Label. She is the first African designer to collaborate with the Swedish fashion company H&M to create a collection.
Aser Levron, Co-Founder at AFWME commented “We are proud to bring together such a wealth of talent and creativity under one roof and to share with our audiences all the wonderful creations that exist in the African continent. AFWME’s mission is to widen the circle and welcome even more talented individuals to join us season after season. At AFWME we aim to play a significant role in creating a sense of unity and awareness with Design and Art, allowing several customs to come together and create a community.”
The event included a variety of activations such as panel discussions, workshop activities, and a runway show. Guests witnessed designers debut an array of exquisite designs, showcasing the essence of creativity, industrial craft and a unique portrayal of fashion genius through timeless pieces at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations.
