The collection is titled “izimbokodo”, derived from the term imbokodo meaning rock in the South African traditional language of isiZulu which is a reference to the courage and strength of women, especially Black South African women. The collection is an ode to femininity – extended to berets, paying homage to women who wear them as part of their church attire. The collection highlights differents facets of women without the social constructs that are placed on women. The various prints envoking emotions and conversations of current social dynamics, traditional cultures, sub-cultures that came to be over periods of time. Not forgetting on reflecting on the times that we are in.

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