Sonwabile Ndamase is proud the Madiba shirts he designed for Nelson Mandela endure as a legacy of SA's first democratically elected leader.
Sonwabile Ndamase, who used to design and style for the late former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela and the designer of the original Madiba shirt, shows some of his latest designs in his studio in Johannesburg. Image: by Phill Magakoe / AFPSonwabile Ndamase, who used to design and style for the late former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela and the designer of the original Madiba shirt, shows some of his latest designs in his studio in Johannesburg.
Nelson Mandela wanted a style that would make him stand out among other statesmen and did not require a tie. The shirts often feature oriental-style patterns. Some boast deep colours such as burgundy, dark grey and royal blue, with playful designs; others are of cooler, tan hues, depicting elements from nature like leaves or twigs.
On the same trip, he will showcase his Vukani brand’s new collection at an event for celebrity and elite buyers that will pay tribute to the 30 years of democracy since South Africa’s first all-race election in 1994.
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