Raw township grit met runway flair at the latest Soweto Fashion Week SFW, reaffirming its reputation as a launchpad for young designers ready to break onto a bigger stage.
Now in its 15th year, the three-day autumn/winter 2026 showcase featured 20 designers and blended rising talent with established names in an explosive fashion affair held at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani last Thursday.
Seeking to build on SFWs legacy that includes alumni Floyd Avenue, Boys of Soweto, Sun Goddess and The Intern by David Tlale is former choreographer-cum-communications manager Kwanele Thusi and his Finchwear label.
