Sunday, June 29, 2014

Up and Coming Designer: Mpumelelo Dhlamini


I studied with Mpumelelo Dhlamini at the Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy and I remember in our second year he won the most improved award and I knew after that moment that great things were waiting ahead for him. In our 3rd year he produced a collection fit for an African Queen. Using leather, steel wool and washers he not only created a couture collection that stood out but he stood out loud and proud showing the fashion world that simple house hold items can be high fashion.

Q: Who is your style icon?

A: Tilda Swinton 

(love the androgynous influence...)

Q: Which store is your go to store?

A: Truworths, Edgars and sometimes Stuttafords (reason being you get access to a lot of brands).

Q: 3 items you can’t live without

A: Bible, cellphone, skinny jeans

Q: What is your new year’s resolution?

A: Push harder in terms of making my dreams/goals a reality.

Q: Outdoors vs indoors

A: Both

Q: Fastfood or gourmet?

A: Gourmet

Q: What advice do you have when it comes to guys being on trend and not costing too much?

A: Don't try and do trends as they are. Be yourself. Trends are there for you to take from and incorporate that into your style...








Facebook: Mpumi Dhlamini 
Twitter: @MpumiDhlamini
Instagram: @MpumiDhlamini


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