Imprint ZA
Imprint ZA is a South African fashion brand founded by self-taught Cape Town designer Mzukisi Mbane. It makes Pan-African inspired menswear, womenswear and accessories built around bold prints and colour.
| Founder | Mzukisi Mbane |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| SA Fashion Week debut | April 2024 |
| Signature | Bold African prints |
| Website | imprintza.com |
What is Imprint ZA?
Imprint ZA, also presented as Imprint South Africa, is a South African fashion label founded by Mzukisi Mbane, a self-taught designer from Cape Town. The brand describes itself as Pan-African and Afro-futuristic, inspired by music, people and places across the continent.
Products and positioning
Imprint ZA is known for bold silhouettes, expressive colour and African prints, which the designer uses as a way to share African stories. His work draws on Xhosa heritage. The range spans menswear, womenswear and accessories, including shirt dresses, suits, T-shirts and scarves.
The Spring/Summer 2024 collection, which marked the brand's debut at South African Fashion Week in Midrand in April 2024, introduced pastels and muted tones inspired by Nguni beadwork, alongside gold fading into browns and tans. It was accompanied by the brand's first handbag collection, featuring ruching, pleating and oversized circular and rectangular shapes.
Distribution
Imprint ZA sells through its own online store, priced in South African rand.
Why it matters
Imprint ZA is one of the South African labels using print and heritage references to build a distinct identity, and its move into handbags shows a young brand broadening into accessories.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Imprint ZA?
Imprint ZA was founded by Mzukisi Mbane, a self-taught designer from Cape Town.
What does Imprint ZA sell?
It sells menswear, womenswear and accessories, and launched its first handbag collection in 2024.