Siphelele Nketo
A FASHION designer from the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality took top honours in the Ready-to-Wear category at the Dundee July last weekend, with eye-catching garments.
The award-winning fashion designer from eMakhuzeni in Bulwer, Thobisile “Vithi” Magoso, won the outstanding achievement after being crowned 1st place while competing against talented designers from across the KZN province.
She demonstrated her exceptional creativity and craftsmanship. She has been in the fashion industry for many years and sometimes hosts beauty pageants and fashion shows. Her work has been showcased at big platforms such as the Durban July.
This year’s Dundee July celebrated excellence in fashion and design and offered a platform to emerging talents. Magoso expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality for the support she has been getting and said that this latest achievement adds to a list of awards she has earned throughout her career. Mayor of the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality Sindi Msomi said that the municipality empowers local entrepreneurs, and at the same time supports small businesses and creates opportunities that stimulate economic growth and job creation.
“The municipality extends its warmest congratulations to Magoso on this well-deserved victory. She continues to put our municipality on the map through her remarkable talent, determination and hard work,” Msomi stated, and further explained that Magoso has been creating opportunities for local models and inspiring young fashion designers.
