Laduma ngxokolo on his xhosa fashion line design indaba. Laduma ngxokolo is a south african textile and knitwear designer, best known for his mens knitwear range inspired by traditional xhosa beadwork. Maxhosa knitwear pays tribute to african heritage moneyweb. Beautiful products and their creative makers sme south. Born in 1986, he was taught by his mother how to use a knitting machine. Maxhosa africa is a south african knitwear brand founded in 2012 by laduma ngxokolo. Guest speakers such as dr helen mccormick, university of manchester, laduma ngxokolo, maxhosa by laduma former sdc winner 2010 and richard ashworth, colour experience manager, sdc all gave extremely inspiring presentations, and the students and guests were. Laduma ngxokolo of the brand maxhosa is seeking legal advice to take action against the international retail brand zara over an alleged copycat design. Xhosa knitwear design goes global brand south africa. The buyelembo collection reminds of the xhosa phrase the elders often use when talking about the rural lifestyle, they used to have at the original xhosa homelands. South african knitwear designer laduma ngxokolo started out as one to watch in. Modern xhosainspired knitwear collection to go global.
Laduma ngxokolo on his xhosa fashion line laduma ngxokolo incorporates traditional xhosa beadwork designs into his range of wool and mohair garments for men. Maxhosa by laduma has had a profound impact on the fashion and art landscape and has seen him showcase his proudly south african designs on runways from berlin to paris. Fashion designer laduma ngxokolo of the luxury knitwear label maxhosa opened a. Named scouting for africa 2020, the project is a collaboration with nonprofit organisation african fashion foundation aff, with the support of impact fund for african creatives, and is aimed at supporting emerging designers hailing from the african continent. Johannesburg south africas preeminent knitwear designer laduma ngxokolo is on a mission to expand his brands footprint, maxhosa by laduma, across africa and the world as theres a. Iconic fashion brand maxhosa by laduma, known for its signature bold and graphic knitwear designs, showcased their new op artinspired autumnwinter collection at the recent afi fashion week in. Laduma ngxokolo laduma is one of africas finest knitwear designer and innovator of the xhosa one of the south african dominant ethnic group inspired knitwear brand maxhosa by laduma. The talented knitwear designer has joined forces with beadwork designer, vukile batyi to create iphone. The nmmu assisted laduma to manufacture his knitwear and start his business. Upon finalising this process, notification thereof. Leading knitwear designer laduma mgxokolos colorful african heritage patterns are changing all that in more ways than one.
At the cape town wild cotton team, we do our best to create a classic range of interesting wild cotton cotton garments and accessories in cape town, south africa, for our customers from around the world. Dr john kani making mzantsi proud, introducing isixhosa to marvel studios black panther. Laduma ngxokolo of maxhosa, what design can do, amsterdam. At the world premier alongside atandwa kani, pushing culture forward and representing africa. The brand includes knitwear with africaninspired patterns. Luxury knitwear label maxhosas steep prices cause a stir on twitter. Hazelbird post maxhosa by laduma the wearable luxury brand. Maxhosas designs are inspired by xhosa beadwork patterns that typically grace the new mans garment. Its a brand designed to cater to the immediate fashion needs of men who have transitioned into manhood through traditional ceremony.
Sme, 5 apr 2017 maxhosa knitwear pays tribute to african. My studies technically changed the vision of my business, i changed the direction of where i wanted to take my business, because of the awareness and experience i had at csm. How laduma ngxokolo battled cultural appropriation and is. Laduma ngxokolo is a textile and knitwear designer from the eastern cape he is known for his xhosainspire brand called maxhosa he won the fashion designer of the year in africa award this weekend. View laduma ngxokolos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Maxhosa by laduma, knitwear designer laduma ngxokolo is one of africas finest knitwear designer and innovator of the xhosa one of the south african dominant ethnic group inspired knitwear brand maxhosa by laduma. Central saint martins, university of the arts london. Maxhosa by laduma knitwear was born in 2010 with designer laduma ngxokolos desire to explore knitwear design solutions that would be suitable for amakrwala xhosa initiates. Designer label maxhosa by laduma is bold, edgy knitwear inspired by beadwork from south africas xhosa community. He recently won the 2015 vogue italia scouting for africa prize to showcase his collections at the palazzo morando show in milan, italy and was awarded the. This was with desire to explore knitwear design solutions that would be suitable for amakrwala xhosa initiates. The young knitwear designer and his maxhosa brand have appeared in all the major fashion weeks. View ntuthuko shezis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. One such designer is the one and only laduma ngxokolo, the founder of maxhosa by laduma.
Nelson mandela university innovolve our innovators. Brazilians are absolutely loving xhosainspired knitwear by local designer laduma ngxokolo. Interior designer tracy lee lynch nominated this striking shawl as one of the 10 most beautiful objects in south africa mboisa prior to the start of the design indaba festival from 17 19 february 2016 it was announced on friday 19 february that the shawl designed by laduma ngxokolo of maxhosa was voted as this years winner. Vogue talents, vogue italias fashion talent scouting arm, has announced a new project dedicated to african creatives. He started his brand maxhosa by laduma in early 2011 with a thirst to find knitwear design solutions for amakrwala xhosa initiates. Maxhosa by laduma ngxokolo fashion designer thecreativexmaxhosathecreative shoeszara, skirtmaxhosa by laduma, necklacesisters wardrobe, polo neck moms closet,earringstopshop. Maxhosa by laduma words palesa kgasane images courtesy of afi the coronation of maxhosa is a celebration of africa and the vivid signature print designs that have seen this local brand celebrated all over the world. Maxhosa knitwear pays tribute to african heritage a passion for knitwear, backed up by education and hard work, has led laduma ngxokolo to success in a niche market. That is the heritage that became ladumas inheritance, as he creates wool and mohair knitwear pieces with south african stories threaded through each design. Arise fashion week 2018 maxhosa by laduma bn style.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Electronic funds transfer eft may be made into maxhosa by laduma s bank account, the details of which will be provided on request. Maxhosa by laduma, knitwear designer dnafrica magazine. Laduma designs xhosainspired knitwear a brazilian pop group has used his designs in its latest music video brazilians are loving the designs. But that is exactly what happened to laduma ngxokolo, a young man from the xhosa tribe, whose colourful range of knitwear had lit up the catwalk. Laduma ngxokolo creative director at maxhosa by laduma knitwear. Maxhosa by laduma knitwear is proudly knitted in south africa with south africa mohair and merino wool. You started maxhosa by laduma in 2010 and completed your ma in 2016. Xhosa inspired knitwear is high fashion watsupafrica. Innovative xhosainspired knitwear brand, read more. Brazilians are absolutely loving xhosainspired knitwear.
Maxhosa knitwear is a south african knitwear label for men started in 2010 by laduma ngxokolo the creative director behind the brand. Laduma ngxokolo of maxhosa by laduma presented at what design can do conference in amsterdam. Return to maxhosa by laduma ngxokolo fashion designer. Computer science, notre dame, knitwear, software, tricot, knits, computer technology. When laduma ngxokolo, a textile graduate from south africas nelson mandela metropolitan university, decided to create a range of mens knitwear as part of a research project for his studies, he had no idea his love of knitting would cause such a stir in the fashion industry. To connect with maxhosa africa, join facebook today. Maxhosa knitwear maxhosa by laduma is a range of knitwear inspired by traditional xhosa designs summary maxhosa by laduma is a range of knitwear created by laduma ngxokolo who completed his btech at the nmmu in 2010.
Maxhosa by laduma the wearable luxury brand august 16, 2017 by hazelbirdpostadmin in business i was on twitter the other day and there was a lady who was complaining about how black designers like laduma ngxokolo expect to be supported but yet their clothes are overpriced. But that is exactly what happened to laduma ngxokolo, a young man from the xhosa ethnic group, whose colourful range of knitwear had lit up the catwalk. Sweaters from south african knitwear brand maxhosa by laduma. Twitter blows hot and cold after maxhosa opens new store. His initial vision was to create a modern xhosainspired knitwear collection that would be suitable for this market. Sme, 5 apr 2017 maxhosa knitwear pays tribute to african heritage segment 12 a passion for knitwear, backed up by education and hard work, has led laduma ngxokolo to success in a niche market. Maxhosa by laduma is a south african knitwear brand founded in 2012 by laduma ngxokolo. It is a great joy when we come together and have an oppotunity to celebrate the nature of our unique culture and heritage. Speaking on the relevance of debunking the myths about africa. Laduma ngxokolo bags fashion designer of the year in.
1290 1333 245 1318 333 1323 1134 1154 1021 640 1528 860 39 692 57 196 531 727 1536 988 1507 1161 453 99 890 1425 513 219 877