If you’re into local fashion and art, these two household names should be familiar. Thebe Magugu is a renowned South African designer and founder of a self-titled luxury fashion brand that offers ready-to-wear collections while exploring parallel concepts through multidisciplinary capsule projects.

Nelson Makamo is an eminent artist based in Johannesburg, best known for his charcoal and oil paintings that challenge decades of imagery portraying African children in destitution. Both Nelson and Thebe have carefully honed their skills over the years, steadily elevating their brands to global prominence in their respective fields.

According to Time, in October, an exhibition and capsule collection by Thebe Magugu will launch in collaboration with Nelson Makamo. This collaboration promises to be one for the books, representing a beautiful marriage of two South African brands that aim to change the global perspective on what it means to be African through their diligent and authentic storytelling.

Both Thebe Magugu and Nelson Makamo’s brands are synonymous with luxury, celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship and rich authentic narratives. Their collaboration promises to yield a capsule collection that not only embodies high-end fashion and art but I believe that also offers a unique investment opportunity for connoisseurs of local culture.

For enthusiasts of South African fashion and art, this collaboration is set to be a coveted addition to their collections, embodying the rich cultural heritage and innovative spirit of the nation.