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Multidisciplinary Fashion Studio Offering Contemporary Women's Ready-To-Wear
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THEBE MAGUGU is a contemporary South African fashion brand primarily operating within the field of women’s ready to wear, while having a firm footing in accessories and small multidisciplinary projects. Together with our pillar values of quality, novelty and culture, we constantly seek new ways of presenting women with clothing that both complies with and enhances the everyday. Sleek, forward-look

ing design intersects with motifs from our continent’s storied past, providing smart, multifaceted clothes as valuable as their woman.

12/02/2026

Fashion Model & DJ Ponahalo Mojapelo () wears the Deconstructed Striped Shirt Dress from our SS26 collection, now available at Magugu House Johannesburg & Magugu House Cape Town.

In the back, a ceramic Papillon looks on.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse: Pona ()
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kaila Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

11/02/2026

Magugu House Cape Town is officially open to the public.

Part art gallery, part fashion showroom, Magugu House is Thebe Magugu’s spatial embodiment of the brand’s intellectual and cultural ethos - creating a space where African creativity and cultural exchange can happen in an intimate, considered way.

Magugu House Cape Town’s first exhibition - titled “By Our Own Hands” - is an exploration of authorship, labour as creative practice, and the material intelligence embedded in acts of making. Featuring the work of Zanele Muholi, Zizipho Poswa & Thebe Magugu, the exhibition foregrounds process over product - tracing how craft, collaboration and embodied knowledge shape contemporary cultural production across photography, art and fashion.

Key pieces from Thebe Magugu’s SS26 ‘Alchemy II’ collection are also available.

Curated by Thebe Magugu & Julia Buchanan

Magugu House at the Belmond Mount Nelson is open to the public with no prior appointment needed. The space includes two art gallery spaces and the Thebe Magugu showroom. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00 Magugu House, Mount Nelson, 79 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

04/02/2026

We are honoured to present the first-ever Thebe Magugu Suite + Magugu House at the Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town - a balance of English grandeur merged with African sensuality:

“For those who may not know, my name ‘Thebe’ means shield, and my surname ‘Magugu’ means treasures - together forming ‘he who protects our treasures.’ This is what I believe I do through my work, both in fashion and now in interiors. My ambition has always been to showcase the nuance and sophistication of what it means to be African, capturing histories, peoples, and cultures at risk of being forgotten, yet immortalised through the power of cloth. It has been a great pleasure to distil all of this into space.

Upon entering the suite, olive green tones and stone floors create an immediate sense of grounding. A custom artwork by Mmangaliso Nzuza anchors the space, while references to my Sotho heritage appear throughout the lounge and dining area - from hand-drawn wallpaper by Cara Saven inspired by the mountains of Lesotho to light pendants shaped like oversized Mokorotlo hats.

Pleats, central to the Thebe Magugu brand, recur in upholstery, textiles, and sculptural lighting. Upstairs, works by Lorenzo Plaaitjies, Banele Khoza, Lulama Wolf, Trevor Stuurman, and Zandile Tshabalala unfold within a deepened palette of ‘luxury stoep red,’ reflecting themes of love, resilience, and contemplation. The Thebe Magugu suite was done in collaboration with StudioLandt, who executed my vision

Next door to the private suite is Magugu House (public) - our art gallery and fashion showroom. The inaugural exhibition, By Our Own Hands, curated by myself & Julia Buchanan, explores authorship, labour as creative practice, and material intelligence - featuring works by Zanele Muholi and Zizipho Poswa.

This year marks 10 years of Thebe Magugu. Thank you to our community, clients, and peers. I hope these spaces offer not just beauty, but intention - shields protecting our stories, honouring labour, and holding space for culture and imagination.

Photography by Inge Prins Words by Amy Verner for Vogue

Magugu House is open to the public, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00 79 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town

07/01/2026

Fine Artist Terence Ntsako Maluleke () wears the Men’s Vanilla & Red Monogram Set from our SS26 collection, now available at Magugu House JHB

He foregrounds the ‘Airtime Advance Swan’ behind him, painted by muralist Mr Mark Muzinga on the Magugu House grounds.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse: Terence Ntsako Maluleke ( )
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kaila Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

27/12/2025

To our family, friends, and special clients who walk this journey with us - thank you for the love & support you’ve shared throughout the year. As we progress further into the festive season, my team and I wish you rest, laughter and safety with friends and family who either are or feel like home.

Also, may 2026 be the year your quiet hopes are heard and your dreams find their way to you.

With love always,
Thebe

Photographed: Life & Business Coach Didi Magoshoa () wears the Deconstructed Blade Blouse with Distressed Edging in Wool and Cashmere. The Bone White Pleated Skirt has the ‘memory’ of the Blade Blouse permanently sublimated to its surface. This ensemble is from our SS26 collection.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()

24/12/2025

Muse Jordan Mbuyamba () wears the Sky Blue Khanga Set, paired with the Utility Khanga Camping Bag, from our SS26 collection.

The Short Sleeve and Shorts Khanga Set (on the 3rd slide) is available exclusively at Magugu House JHB.

The Bone White background is painted by muralist Mr Mark Muzinga, and has written on it the Magugu House Trading Hours, as well as the imaginary promise of “Airtime Sold Too”.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse: Jordan Mbuyamba
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kaila Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

23/12/2025

Muses Connie Moore () and Syntiche Kabuya () wear the Tufted Cotton Midi Skirt & Matching Bralette from our SS26 collection, which is available exclusively at Magugu House JHB.

The Bone White background is painted by muralist Mr Mark Muzinga, and has written on it the Magugu House Trading Hours, as well as the imaginary promise of “Airtime Sold Too”.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse: Connie More & Syntiche Kabuya
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kaila Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

19/12/2025

Fine Artist Terence Ntsako Maluleke () wears the Collegiate Knitted Set from our SS26 collection, crafted in pure cotton. It has dotted on it the Sisterhood logo embroidered in a clay brown, matching some of the ensemble’s accents.

The Collegiate Knitted Set is available at Magugu House.

Terrence stands in front of the cobalt blue mural painted by Mr Mark Muzinga, while the Magugu House goat darts out the scene.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse: Terence Maluleke Ntsako ()
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kaila Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

18/12/2025

Actress and Star Personaity Nomalanga Shozi () wears the Mock-Denim Pleated Mini Dress, crafted in a lightweight crepe that mimics the appearance of denim. The dress features an attached pleated panel that emerges from the back waist.

She pairs the look with the unreleased Thebe Magugu Denim Beak Heels.

Nomalanga is seated in front of a mural painted by Mr Mark Muzinga, in a setting that evokes the ambient sounds of a club scene in downtown Johannesburg.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse:Nomalanga Shozi ()
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kayla Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

17/12/2025

Dr Langa Mngoma () wears the Tiered Khanga Dress from our SS26 collection, which is available exclusively at Magugu House JHB.

The Bone White background is painted by muralist Mr Mark Muzinga, and has written on it the Magugu House Trading Hours, as well as the imaginary promise of “Airtime Sold Too”.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse: Dr Langa Mngoma ()
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kaila Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

16/12/2025

Our House Model Syntiche Kabuya () wears the Cherry & Vanilla Sisterhood Set from our SS26 collection, featuring feathers hand-applied onto each emblem. The full ensemble took 144 hours to complete.

The cobalt blue background is painted by muralist Mr Mark Muzinga.

This Ensemble is available through pre-order only - please enquire on [email protected]

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse: Syntiche Kabuya()
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kaila Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

11/12/2025

Fine Artist Nandipha Mntambo () wears the Crocheted Fringe Dress from our SS26 collection, now available at Magugu House JHB and www.thebemagugu.com.

She also wears the unreleased ‘After Tears Kitten Heel’ in Salamander Orange, which mimics the beak of the ‘Airtime Advance Swan’ behind her, painted by muralist Mr Mark Muzinga on the Magugu House grounds.

Photography: Tatenda Chidora ()
Styling: Amy Zama ()
Muse: Nandipha Mntambo ()
MUA: Annice Roux ()
Styling Assistant: Nadia Omar ()
MUA Assistant: Kaila Lamprecht ()
Lighting Assistant: Lerato Ntiso ()
Digital Assistant: Lethabo Machele ()
Retouching: JP Hanekom ()
Location: Magugu House ()

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