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10 Things you should know about Wandile Zondo
Wandile Zondo is widely known as the Co-Founder of the infamous Steet Wear Brand called Thesis. Here are 10 Things you should know about Wandile Zondo.
- Wandile Zondo is Co-Founder of the infamous Steet Wear Brand called Thesis.
- Over the years the brand has grown to become the largest and most distinctive Township Clothing Brand in the country, continuously re-inventing itself to have a place on the global stage.
- Thesis is initially a street wear brand inspired by local youth culture.
- The brand has evolved over time seeking greater influence on the communities it serves.
- Today the brand is expounded into 4 pillars (1. Clothing 2. Retail Store 3. Events 4. Social Impact- which is Running and Cycling).
- He worked at Edgars for 7 years before we opened our first store in Soweto.
- The experience gave HIM some broad insight into fashion and retail management.
- Galebowe Mahlatsi is also a co-founder of Thesis.
- Wandile says he took credit card debt to fund the business, which he would not advise anyone to do.
- His extended family was very supportive as two of my cousins helped invest some capital into his operation.