AFRICA ON LUXURY PODCAST
AFRICA ON LUXURY PODCAST
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EP 10: The business of luxury with Lihle Nqini
This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury.
MEET MY GUEST
Lihle is the Managing Director of MAXHOSA Africa, a trans-seasonal luxury knitwear brand founded by Laduma Ngxokolo. The brand is manufactured in South Africa, in a world class end-to-end production facility that employs over 300 locals over 7 boutiques and an atelier.
They are a key economic contributor to the agricultural and textile industries, exporter and fashion retailer sustainably sourcing their wool and mohair from local South African farmers. Their product range includes knitwear styles such as v-necks, crew-necks, cardigans, shawl-collar necks, water-fall cardigans, jackets and pullovers which are the main collection of the brand.
The brand image and growth is continuously sustained by designing new, cutting edge designs that showcases the brand’s signature Xhosa-inspired heritage designs. MAXHOSA has ascended to global ranks and pioneering the African fashion industry, through its brand ethos and vibrant collections.
IN THIS EPISODE
Expanding Maxhosa's luxury footprint globally and the exciting launch of the NYC flagship boutiqueCreating and inclusive and immersive retail experienceManufacturing, Logistics, Pricing and all the elements involved with running an international luxury businessThe power of community and it's significance to the brandBreaking the mould and growing beyond fashion to lifestyle and home offering
LINKS
Subscribe to our YT channel ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@africaonluxury⁠⁠Follow us on IG/ LinkedIn @nobleliving @africaonluxury For media and sales enquiries: experience@noble.africaFollow @maxhosa and @lihe_ngxokolo_nqini on IG
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EP 9: Becoming a global fashion icon with Laduma Ngxokolo
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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. MEET MY GUEST Laduma is a leading fashion designer, innovator and Creative Director at the helm of the luxury knitwear brand - MAXHOSA Africa. Established in 2011, the brand draws its inspiration from the Xhosa people of South Africa to mak...
EP 8: Pioneering change with Ofentse Pitse
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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. MEET MY GUEST A true pioneer, Ofentse is an orchestra owner, conductor, classical music arranger, producer, musician and curator of intimate musically inspired/ influenced spaces and experiences. She draws her inspiration from the matriarch...
EP 7: Showcasing Kenyan craftsmanship with Mark Stephenson
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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Mark began his career in advertising and communication disciplines, before joining Sandstorm for which he is now an investor and Managing Director. His relocation to Kenya was an introduction to manufacturing, lending his adve...
EP 6: The evolution of design with Adrian Jankowiak
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Adrian is a designer, facilitator and creative strategist. He is the Founder of Nairobi Design Week, annual design festival, community and design studio that creatives exceptional, unconventional experiences locally and globally. His work leverages people, ideas and technology to create design works that is structured and emphasises values such community, empathy and inclusivity. Some of the wo...
EP 5: Effective brand strategies for emerging luxury brands with Louise Darko
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A multi-hyphenate creative, Louise is a seasoned Brand Consultant with over 15 years experience, skilled womenswear designer, and a dedicated community curator with an unambiguous passion and perspective on consumer behavior and market trends. Her expertise lies in leveraging cultural insights to craft consumer-centric strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. As a British Ghanaian, born...
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An afroventurer who epitomises worldiness, our proud export and leading advocate for a brand-led African renaissance. Thebe is the founder of Brand Leadership Group, a multi-disciplinary branding advisory group at the intersection of strategy, creativity and law. He founded Brand Africa, a non-profit movement driving the advancement of the African agenda and the ‘Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best...
EP 3: Decoding sustainability for African fashion brands with Hadeel Osman
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Hadeel Osman is a Sudanese award winning creative director and sustainable fashion consultant, she is also the founder of multidisciplinary creative studio DAVU Studio. With vast professional and personal experiences across Asia, North America and Africa, Hadeel has worked in creative direction, visual communications, cultural management, sustainable fashion research and advocacy, styling, dire...
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