South African designer Thebe Magugu is making waves on the international stage.
The contemporary designer caused a fashion frenzy on the streets of France during his Paris Fashion Week presentation which recently took place at the Palais de Tokyo.
The City of Light hosted the world's renowned designers to present their Autumn/Winter 2020/21 collections but it was Thebe Magugu, the winner of the LVMH Prize who stood out the most on the Presentations category.
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His collection, "Anthro 1" pays homage to South Africa as it reminisces the life he lived while growing up in a small township called Ipopeng in Kimberly.
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Speaking to Vogue Business, Magugu said all he did was create one project using art and fashion design.
“I love working across disciplines,” Magugu said, standing in a theatre in the bowels of the Palais de Tokyo contemporary art museum surrounded by his tailored fashion collection and the stark photographs, which depict the heritage and ethos behind his work. “I see it as one project.”
Anthro was well received by the people, including President Cyril Ramaphosa who gave a nod to Magugu for his hard work.
@_ThebeMagugu_ is the 1st African designer to win the highly coveted LVMH prize. His debut at Paris Fashion Week pays homage to his home country South Africa. The level of consciousness he brings to his artistry is most inspiring and distinguishes him from his contemporaries. pic.twitter.com/YClA2W3e9c
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) February 28, 2020
What did Thebe Magugu just do in Paris?
— Desire Marea stan account (@thobekambane) February 26, 2020
Wow ❤️🙆🏾♀️ pic.twitter.com/spF5FGb5IG
In other news, whilst at Paris, Magugu attended Kanye's Sunday Service and we're jelly.
Thank you @kanyewest for an incredible Sunday Service this morning - feeling lifted and inspired, May you all have a Blessed Sunday as well!