INSPIRATION 15


She believes there’s a movement of corporates


and people rallying behind local designers and names the Spier Wine Estate and renowned designer Marianne Fassler as two of her own recent clients. “Getting Marianne was a very cool moment for me, because back in 2014, I actually worked backstage at one of her fashion shows as a runner/dresser/steamer!” she laughs. The Tutu 2.0 is part of her Pieces of Me


collection of lampshades. “The rich colours and bold prints are influenced by everything that feels like home, while the forward-thinking, clean lines of the pieces are a nod to global trends


“REPRESENTATION IS


EXACTLY WHAT I WANT. IT MATTERS, AND BEING A PART OF THAT IS SUBLIME.”


I admire. What makes the collection special is the ‘sweet spot’ where my two worlds meet – a Western approach to design with an African spirit to anchor it.” Competing in the international market


opens more opportunity, she says. “But it hasn’t impacted how I tell my story. Instead, it’s shown me that there’s value in being my authentic self. That’s what sets me apart from other designers. On the technical side, it’s teaching me to design more cleverly: to make things more compact, because I need to consider shipping costs. This is the point where design meets business and I’m still trying to master it.” Her main priority is learning how to run


a business successfully, making it profitable and creating jobs. Later this year, she’ll launch her second-biggest project ever with another international company. “It’s still confidential, but it’s stretched me in ways I never thought possible. I can’t wait for people to see it!” she grins. Email: thabisa@mashtdesignstudio.com


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