I had the honour of styling and curating the wardrobe for Nike’s Front Runners campaign, alongside my incredible family at @manor.africa photographed by @nondumisoshangee
It’s so powerful to witness Black women being seen, celebrated, and leading, like not just featured, but truly centred in campaigns like these. Being part of that process is not only refreshing, but deeply inspiring. Young girls deserve to see themselves reflected in the forefront of important conversations, to know that it’s possible, and that they belong there too.
Women shape culture, they influence music, arts, sports and a lot of other things, everything and that contribution should be respected and represented every day, not just on Women’s Day. Black women deserve a seat at every table.
I’d also like to say thank you to my assistants, your dedication, sharp eyes, and hard work didn’t go unnoticed. I’m so grateful for you.
Happy Women’s Day.
FULL CREW:
Creative Director: Trevor Stuurman
Photographer & Retoucher: @nondumisoshangee
Lighting Technician: Hlengiwe Lala
Lighting Assistant: Tsoseletso “Jeff” Mahlatsi
Digital Technician: Gomolemo “Jimmy” Moloto
Videographer: Sibusiso “Cheddar” Kgokane
Executive Producer: Neo Chabedi
Producer: @giselladangazele
Assistant Producer: Nothando Nxumalo
Makeup Artist: @amka.tonia
Assistant MUA: @monlouw
Hairstylist: @kelvintakudzwa6
Assistant Hairstylist: Ncumisa “Mimi” Duma
Stylist: Thobeka Mbane
Styling Assistants: @siyababaatelier@sanda_helebe
Nail Tech: Gosboi Nails
Brand: Nike South Africa
PR Agency: Sinnamon PR
Catering: Olives and Plates
Had so much fun putting these top billing looks for this week’s episode
@bamcollective on the black 1st leather dress
@imprint_za on the purple luxurious kaftan
@thebemagugu on the black two piece
Cape Town thank you for showing up for us in numbers at @samenswearweek and for experiencing The Jozi Collective presentation, your support means everything.
To our incredible sponsors
@vogueeyewear@sinnamon_pr@europaart@rrraw.choco
thank you for believing in our vision and helping us bring this moment to life. Your support, collaboration, and trust are deeply appreciated.
To our phenomenal designers:
@siyababaatelier@oyama_gonintebe@_movundlela@musawenk0si@thabo_kopele
To the amazing team that helped me put it all of this together, without you none of it would’ve happened
@maipelo_@queenlohaanda@leletu_baba@zizela_damon_@youvaaaani@opedac0sta
thank you for bringing your talent, passion, and creativity into this project. Your work is a true reflection of the future of South African fashion.
When I started The Jozi Collective, my goal was to create a platform that celebrates South African creativity, especially young designers, by empowering them through collaboration and opening doors to greater opportunities.
After years of working as a stylist, I’ve witnessed firsthand how much local talent often goes unsupported, and how many brilliant creatives struggle to progress due to limited resources. The Jozi Collective is my contribution to changing that narrative even in a small way.
The Jozi Collection showcase this past weekend was a testament to the power of collaboration. Thank you to each designer for your dedication to the craft and for sharing your story with us.
We couldn’t have elevated the experience without our sponsors:
• Model Styling: The runway looks were completed perfectly by @vogueeyewear and @sinnamon_pr@europaart for sponsoring one of our designer @thabo_kopele footwear
• Guest Experience: A sweet thank you to @rrraw.choco for the goodie bag treats.
We are also so Grateful to the teams at @glamour_sa and @gqsouthafrica for their support in making our gift bags a success.
This show wouldn’t have been what it was without an amazing team of amazing creatives
@opedac0sta for doing everything and anything that needed to be done
@maipelo_ who made sure production is running smoothly and producing the show from our point of view
@queenlohaanda who was project managing the project
@zizela_damon_ who was our backstage head
@leletu_baba who was handling it all as our head of PR and communication
@youvaaaani for assisting us with so much and so much more with everything
Our special collaborators who collaborated with some of our designers and contributed @ladyskollie and @okbaddiek
Each and everyone’s contribution was just as important and we are so lucky you were part of it all
We cannot wait to share more from this past weekend showcase at @samenswearweek
We’re proud to announce Vogue Eyewear as the official partner for our runway presentation “ Home As We Know It” at @samenswearweek
We’re calling on presence, perspective, and personal style because this time, the audience isn’t just attending, you’re part of the show.
We’ll be selecting best dressed from the crowd and yes, there are surprises waiting, courtesy of Vogue Eyewear.
Pull up!
This has taken abit of time and a little over a year to finally decide to do.
I got diagnosed with spinal Tuberculosis as a child left me with permanent scoliosis and permanently affected lungs because my chest doesn’t get enough air because of my back. Since then, it’s been a journey of constant lung infections, recovery, another lung infection, recovery and repeat. I got Covid twice from set which didn’t help me very much.
I’ve learnt to live with that’s and I’ve found ways of making that work until I got clots on my lungs (late 2024) which was a second time which put me on a higher risk of a heart attack and a stroke or the clots coming back plus left me with a huge lung damage so I kinda have to spend on alot of chronic medication and supplement them with oxygen therapy here and there, physio (super expensive by the way) plus some medical debts I have found myself in trying to recover and staying afloat in the past two years.
Right now, I need the oxygen support to move safely, work on set, and even travel, I mean not always but I kinda have to always have around the portable oxygen with me incase of an emergency or even fly out of the city because I can’t get on a flight without it but the cost of renting it long-term has become rather financially overwhelming. Owning the portable oxygen machine seems like a big solve and much cheaper than renting it long term so it would change literally a lot for me and would mean one less financial strain.
I work really hard and I’m super grateful that I’ve still been able to work so the other stuff I’ve been able to manage here and there.
A lot of my friends have been asking me for the past year to do this and I’ve been putting it aside but I’ve decided to allow myself to ask for help where necessary which I rarely ever do.
If you’re able to support, contribute, or even just share this, it would truly mean a lot so shoutout ❤️
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Monarch
This series of visuals explores the concept of monarchs and the wealthy elite, highlighting the contrast between their luxurious lives and the struggles of the common people. throughout history, monarchs and the wealthy have often held significant power and privilege, while the majority of the population has struggled to make ends meet.
The imagery of gold and white clothes, symbolizing wealth and opulence as metaphor for the comfortable and beautiful life of the elite, while the locals suffer in poverty and hardship. The “white houses of gold” is a stark reminder of the grandeur and extravagance of the wealthy, while the common people struggle to find shelter and basic necessities.
This contrast highlights the systemic inequalities and injustices that have plagued societies throughout history, where the powerful and wealthy have often prioritized their own interests over the well-being of the majority. It’s a critical commentary on the persistence of social and economic disparities, and the need for greater equality and justice.
Wardrobe: Me
Videographer by @sokhaya
Photographer: @1454_
Make up: @skyedoesfaces
Assisted by @africanasanda x @mzukisimbane
Featured Artists: @theonly_lulubelle@thapelo.stylarjam@syntiche_kabuya
Titled: REVOLT
This is an Afrocentric reclamation of identity, power, and elegance within the architectural remains of colonialism.
The aim was to confront the colonial gaze by turning a colonial house into a stage for visual resistance and cultural pride with models wearing African brands @rich_mnisi@imprint_za@connade_@naoserati@mmusomaxwell . Through this transformative act, REVOLT asserts the power and elegance of Afrocentric fashion, challenging historical narratives and centering African identity and culture in a space that echoes the complexities of colonial history. By showcasing the stunning designs of these African brands in this setting, REVOLT becomes a celebration of African creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural resilience.
Credits:
Photographer: Dan Carter (@dancarter )
Photographer Assistant: Thapelo StylarJam (@thapelo.stylarjam )
Stylist: Thobeka Mbane (@thobekambane )
Stylist Assistant: Asanda Helebe (@sanda_helebe ), Peyton Basson (@peytonjoebasson ) , @my_fixedlifestyle
MUA: Alexandra Botha @alexandra_julliet_mua
Hair Stylist: Brandon Swanepoel (@zwannepoel )
Models: Bandile Masondo @chokochamp_ , Fatima Tsina @victoire_tsina , Leseli Nami @leseli_nami
Designer Credits:
Rich Mnisi @rich_mnisi
Nao Serati @naoserati
Mmuso Maxwell @mmusomaxwell
Imprint ZA @imprint_za ,
Connade @connade_
