10 South African Entrepreneurs In The Luxury Goods Market
10 South African Entrepreneurs In The Luxury Goods Market. These entrepreneurs are not only making waves in South Africa but are also positioning their brands on the global stage, contributing significantly to the growth and recognition of the South African luxury market. Below are ten South African entrepreneurs who are making significant strides in the luxury goods market.
Johann Rupert
Chairman of Richemont, which owns several high-end brands including Cartier and Montblanc. Richemont is a major player in the global luxury goods market.
Ntsiki Biyela
As one of South Africa’s iconic winemakers, Ntsiki Biyela has forged a path to become a highly respected and widely admired name in the world of wine. In 2016, she established Aslina Wines, inspired by the strength and determination of the biggest influence in her life, her grandmother. Today Aslina is renowned for its range of premium wines and is the realisation of Ntsiki’s dream to create an exceptional world-class brand.
Inga Gubeka
Inga Gubeka is the founder of Inga Atelier. This brand manufactures luxury leather bags and has been featured on prominent platforms like Beyoncé’s website and SA Fashion Week, highlighting African luxury’s global appeal.
Tshepo Mashego
Founder of Relevance For Men, a formal wear brand catering to men with luxury shirts, chinos, and tailored suits, aiming to make men feel relevant and confident in their spaces.
David Tlale
Renowned for his innovative and dramatic designs, David Tlale has made a significant impact on the global fashion stage, showcasing at events like New York Fashion Week.
Tshepo Mohlala
A lifestyle brand founded in South Africa, TSHEPO offers a range of bespoke denim clothing and ready-to-wear products. The brand has established itself in the hearts and minds of ordinary South Africans and people across the world, where the brand has been applauded.
Siwela Masoga
Siwela Sweetness Masoga is a biotechnologist, winemaker and owner (CEO) of Siwela Wines Pty Ltd. Siwela Wines Pty Ltd is a proudly South African, female black owned wine company. The company is passionate about what it does and strives to produce unique and accessible wines with consistent quality.
Rich Mnisi
Founder of RICH MNISI, a contemporary multi-disciplinary brand known for its creative designs that explore African heritage and modern aesthetics. Mnisi’s work has been showcased globally and is highly regarded for its innovation and cultural storytelling.
Nelson Makamo
Johannesburg-based artist, Nelson Makamo is best known for his charcoal and oil paintings that redresses decades of images that have portrayed African children in destitute. Makamo’s career spans sixteen years since the year he received his formal training at Artist proof studios, in Johannesburg. However, he has managed to solidify an iconic signature and a subject matter that has steadily placed him on a global stage, making him one of the world’s young and most sought-after visual artists of our times.
Laduma Ngxokolo
Founder of MaXhosa Africa, a high-end knitwear brand that celebrates Xhosa culture through modern interpretations of traditional beading patterns and colors. The brand has gained international recognition for its craftsmanship and quality.
