The collection is heavily inspired by traditional clothing, like draping and wrapping of fabrics. Magugu has done a modern take on the indigenous and created something new and memorable.
Working with a variety of textile crafters, the collection assembles many textures and materials. From South African botanical transfers on merino wool to fabrics with raised surfaces that also have braille and reads “what you do for your ancestors, your children will do unto you.” The slight extra details put into the fabrics used for this collection make it so much more special and meaningful.
“This season, I wanted to have a conversation with traditional healers, who have divinely been given powers to answer our most burning questions, and who act as a conduit between various realms, often by using objects of divination. It’s a very particular kind of strength, one that doesn’t show-off and relies heavily on the natural.”
Images: Courtesy of Thebe Magugu
