The sky is the limit for South African designer, Laduma Ngxokolo. The textile designer, who specialises in knitwear, is heading to Milan in September this year and shortly thereafter, he’ll be involved in a showcase in Nigeria. He has not only showcased here at home but also in Paris and New York. His work has been featured in high fashion magazines such as Vogue, Essence, Elle and Design Boom.
Ngxokolo made SA proud when he announced on Tuesday afternoon that he had won the Vogue Italy challenge, Scouting for Africa. The project seeks to improve fashion careers in Africa and offer our local designers an international platform.
Laduma’s career kick started soon after his first showcase at the Design Indaba in 2011. The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University graduate moved to London in November 2014 after winning a scholarship to study a Masters degree at St. Martins. The fashion school boasts the likes of Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and other worldwide respected fashion names as alumni.
Laduma’s newest label, Maxhosa, is set to make an appearance in Paris and we look forward to supporting him all the way! Well done Mr Ngxokolo.
