Born and raised in Kimberly, young designer Thebe Magugu has made a name for himself with collections that redefine sartorial notions of masculinity and femininity for everyday wear. 
He recently showed at ARISE Fashion Week in Lagos, Nigeria. One of the most prominent fashion events on the continent, it showcased the talents of designers from various African countries, with high-profile models including Naomi Campbell and Imaan Hammam strutting the runway.
Magugu tells us more about the experience, talks us through his latest collection and shares some of his favourite things:
Being part of the recent ARISE Fashion Week was an incredible experience. It's a great platform to showcase authentic African clothing that merges our continent's storied past with our future. I was lucky enough to have the beautiful Imaan Hammam walk in my show. She is sweet and humble, but is also a very strong voice of the future. Another highlight from ARISE was seeing Naomi Campbell walk the runway. She truly has an iconic walk. 
My latest collection, 'Gender Studies' was an exploration of an issue I think many women face every single day: Expectations. I find that we have one of the world's most progressive constitutions, but women are still treated like they sit a rung below their male counterparts. They are constantly undermined and undervalued - and my collection was commentary on that.
The range is peppered with references to homemaking and consumerism, to communicate ideas of expectation and disposibility. However, there is an inherent strength in this season's woman, made so by the very difficulty she soldiers through in today's hostile sociopolitical climate.My favourite designer is Phoebe Philo, when she was at Celine. There's something about her clothes that doesn't make 100% sense, but it's the juxtapositioning of maturity and frivolity that excites me. She's an incredibly intelligent woman who can reference both Tennessee Williams and 2-Pac Shakur, and it shows in her work.
My favourite item of clothing is a polo-neck. It's something that makes anyone immediately chic.
My favourite fragrance is Marrakech from Woolworths, R323.
I am currently reading The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.If money were not an issue I would buy Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. I love its colour palette - a selection of nudes [literally even] and its cubist style makes its subject matter a 'suggestion' more than anything else. It's also beautifully confrontational.
My favourite city is Kimberley. It's a great place to reset and get grounded after Johannesburg's insane speed.
I listen to Muse every day. Their subject matter is incredible. They talk mainly about corruption, the problems with the American Dream, and how fools can be kings. I suggest people jump headfirst into Origin Of Symmetry - considered one of the best rock albums of all time...