EP 2: Evolving the definition of sustainable fashion with Lukhanyo Mdingi

Eponymously named after the designer himself, the Lukhanyo Mdingi (LM) brand is a transcendental fashion label of global standing. He debuted in 2015 and has made notable strides in the fashion industry, presenting his seminal collections at New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week to acclaimed reception. The LM label is an experience of creative ingenuity, constantly evolving the boundaries of fashion harnessing the human spirit and draws from consideration, community and timeless design to define its sustainability persona. They are premised on preserving the essence of African craftsmanship, continually collaborating with Artisans from across the continent and employing symbiotic creative relationships to conceptualize their collections.
LM has exhibited select archival bodies of work in the Victoria & Albert Museum (London) and Brooklyn Museum (New York), been the recipient of the LVMH Karl Lagerfeld Prize in 2021 and most recently named the honorary recipient winner of the 2023 AMIRI Prize.
In this episode
1. Discovering sustainable African fashion luxury
2. Role of culture, heritage and traditions in shapin our perspectives of fashion
3. Preserving African Craftsmanship and defining brand essence
4. The power of African fashion and it’s role on the world stage
5. How the Lukhanyo Mdingi has build a considered brand that transcending fashion and evolving the boundaries of sustainability
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I love this interview. I am and have been a firm believer (read: fan) in the LM brand. It is incredibly inspiring to witness his beautiful trajectory in the fashion industry. As a young designer myself, I find myself very much inspired and in awe of his journey and consequently, success within the international fashion community . I am excited to see the future of this brand that weaves a poignant African story as it redefines what true African luxury is. Well done, Lukhanyo!

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‘Fashion is an instant language’ I love that🤗