Thula Sindi

Thula Sindi is a South African designer womenswear label based in Johannesburg. Launched by designer Thula Sindi at South African Fashion Week in 2006, it is known for modern, timeless ready-to-wear.

What is Thula Sindi?

Thula Sindi is the eponymous ready-to-wear label of the South African designer Thula Sindi. Based in Johannesburg, the brand is known for a modern, sophisticated and timeless signature, which the designer describes as aimed at "a woman of consequence". He has dressed prominent South African personalities from entertainment and business.

History

Sindi was born and raised in Klerksdorp in North West province. He studied at the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg and earned a fashion design degree from LISOF, now Stadio School of Fashion. He began his career as head designer for the Dutch textile company Vlisco, moved to Johannesburg in 2005 and launched his label at South African Fashion Week in 2006. He was named SA Tourism Designer of the Year for 2012 and appeared on a Forbes Africa list of the continent's best young entrepreneurs.

Distribution

Sindi's studio is in inner-city Johannesburg, where he also opened Africa Rise, a boutique on Loveday Street that sells his label alongside more than 24 South African and African designer brands. The label has also traded from a store in Sandton City.

Why it matters

Thula Sindi is one of the established names of contemporary South African fashion, and Africa Rise shows a designer using retail space to build a shared platform for other African labels.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Thula Sindi?

Thula Sindi is a South African fashion designer from Klerksdorp who launched his eponymous Johannesburg label in 2006.

Where can I buy Thula Sindi?

The label is sold at the designer's Africa Rise boutique on Loveday Street in Johannesburg, which also stocks other African designers.

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