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Lookbook: Thebe Magugu debuts at Pitti Uomo 100

Lookbook: Thebe Magugu debuts at Pitti Uomo 100

MPHO RANTAO THEBE Magugu made his menswear debut at Italy’s Pitti Uomo showcase, with his latest collection titled “Doublethink”.  Inspired by Western films and George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, Magugu gave the audience a gaze into the gaucho-masculine world of exposing corruption in Africa, turning the Florentine salon, at the Fortezza da Basso, into an interrogation room. 2019 LVMH winner Thebe Magugu. Picture: Instagram Magugu was chosen as Pitti’s first black guest designer for its 100th show edition. “I like to express my opinions through my clothes and reflect what happens in my own country and continent,” he told WWD. …
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Thebe Magugu featured at NYC’s MET Museum

Thebe Magugu featured at NYC’s MET Museum

MPHO RANTAO THEBE Magugu’s success continues to shine in the global fashion spotlight. The South African fashion designer announced on his Instagram that one of his pieces, ‘Girl Seeks Girl‘ from his Autumn/Winter ‘18 HOME ECONOMICS collection, had been selected to be displayed in New York City. Magugu made history with one of his fashion pieces being acquired by the prestigious Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Commonly known as The MET). The award-winning designer explained in his post that ‘Girl Seeks Girl’ was a collaborative piece created by him and artist Phathu Nembwili, who…
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