Thebe Magugu, a young fashion designer from South Africa, born in Kimberly has once again come out on top amongst his peers. Winning the LVMH award for young fashion designers.
As young as he is, Thebe managed to win this prestigious award, early in September. Up against other international young and talented fashion designers, this made him become the first South African; in fact African to achieve this award.
Thebe obviously impressed the panel of judges, which had the renowned likes of Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, Louis Vuitton creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, US designer Marc Jacobs, and the executive vice-president of Louis Vuitton, Delphine Arnault.
The LVMH, is the Louis Vuitton and Moet Hennessy, French multinational conglomerate deeply rooted in luxury watches, jewellery and fashion. This award helps in supporting young and upcoming fashion designers and furthering their careers.
Thebe Magugu also had a few words to say, speaking about how there is much talent in South Africa, and the potential there is in the fashion industry; economically. Also how he wants to produce a South African brand that has a global standard.
With the help from LVMH with access to distribution, believing that is where we lack as South African fashion designers, we don’t have connections. Thebe wants to export his work from South Africa, Johannesburg, to European places like Paris and New York.
Thebe also mentioned that it is easier to get things into the country, rather than sending them out. With The Fashion Agent by his side helping him with distribution, has made his work a tad bit easier.
Not so long ago, Thebe won the 2019 International Fashion Showcase, earlier this year. Putting him on the map, as one of the prospects in the fashion industry in SA. His team, also his management, Fashion Agent are also very proud of him as well as his achievements.
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