From meeting the French president to unveiling his latest collection, the young Kimberley-born designer has had a surreal week
for young fashion designers in 2019. Now he's done it again with his first presentation at Paris Fashion Week.
As part of his LVMH prize, an annual accolade handed out by the parent company of luxury brand Louis Vuitton, Magugu was given an official presentation slot at the Palais des Tokyo on Tuesday.during which he not only showcased pieces from his new autumn/winter collection,Rather than having models show off his latest creations, Magugu opted to dress mannequins in the tailored garments, which featured bold colours and some of his signature pleats.
Seated on chairs, these mannequins formed the audience for a screening of images shot in Ipopeng, the area of the township where Magugu grew up. “The name [Ipopeng] translates into ‘beautify yourself’ — a fitting name for the people and places who serve as my earliest and most poignant references,” he explained on
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