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Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana was born on 21 September, 1987 in Lesotho, is a South African fashion designer (born 1987). Discover Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
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21 September, 1987 |
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Lesotho |
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Lesotho
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She is a member of famous Fashion Designer with the age 36 years old group.
Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana height not available right now. We will update Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana worth at the age of 36 years old? Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fashion Designer. She is from Lesotho. We have estimated Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana (21 September 1987) is a fashion designer known for her designs which fuse African and Western styles, with a focus on Basotho culture
Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana was born in Lesotho but moved from Lesotho to South Africa when she was three years old and have since lived there.
She has lived in Mahikeng, Johannesburg ,Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth and currently resides in Cape Town, Western Cape province of South Africa.
Thabo Makhetha studied at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth where she graduated with a National Diploma in Fashion.
In 2009 she founded her self-named brand at the age of 21, inspired by her grandmother who was a seamstress.
It was her mother who saw her talent at an early age and went further to purchase for her, her first sewing machine.
Her designs are inspired by her Basotho heritage, with a particular focus on the traditional Basotho blanket, which she incorporates into her clothing designs.
She is also known for her use of vibrant African prints and patterns.
Thabo Makhetha made her runway debut in 2014 at Vancouver Fashion Week in Canada, where she was praised for the quality and creativity of her work for the Kobo ea Bohali "Blanket of Prestige" collection.
In 2014 Makhetha-Kwinana was honored with the 2014 Impact Award.
She has been honoured by The Nelson Mandela Chambers as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Achievers of 2014 and included in the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans list for 2017.
In 2015 she showcased at South Africa Fashion Week and had since showcased in Lesotho, the United Kingdom and Milan , Johannesburg and the United States of America.
In 2016 then editor of Elle Magazine nominated Thabo's starburst coat for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa.
In 2017 Louis Vuitton caused headlines by producing a men's collection using a similar print as Basotho blanket, a controversial move that sparked accusations of cultural appropriation.
Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana took part in artist-in-residence programme of the exhibition: “Breaking Down the Walls – 150 years of collecting at Iziko South African Museum, which commemorated Africa Day on 25 May 2023.
In October 2023 Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana collaborated with CTM, South Africa's leading tile retailer to launch a limited edition tile collection in honour of their 40th birthday.
In 2020 she was featured on Black Parade, a Platform by US Superstar Beyonce to showcase Africa's top designers.
She has been featured in various publications, including Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire.
