From gender-fluid designs to powerful activism through clothing, these six brands are reshaping the fashion landscape and championing LGBTQ+ rights.
For example, at the 2023 Feather Awards where Mavundla won the Best Styled Individual, she wore a dress printed with articles about queer killings.“Dress hand painted using different shades of @plasconsa paint, different shades of gold and design representing layers of work we put in to be seen, heard and celebrated as black women, transgender women and all those who are marginalised,” she said.The Joburg-based designer has always been an advocate for the LGBTQ + community.
“Unifying these themes through my own visual language and adidas’ iconic performance and lifestyle pieces is a powerful combination – making the collection a symbol for self-acceptance and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. We saw it with her South African Fashion Week debut collection in October last year, where she showcased football inspired ready-to-wear garments that were influenced by her footballer father.Mzukisis Mbane, the founder of the brand, has always been vocal about using fashion to raise awareness.
“Fashion makes the message of HIV prevention approachable and relatable, especially for young people.
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