A trailblazer is a pioneer, an innovator and a lifelong game changer. These trendsetters in every sense of the word trailblazers are changing the modern-day of fashion and beauty.
For the past decade they have shaped the fashion and beauty industry in South Africa. Here, we celebrate the amazing creators in their areas of expertise. Let’s meet them.
MIHLALI NDAMASE
Not only is Mihlali South Africa’s top beauty influencer, she’s also a multi-award winning content creator, brand ambassador and co-founder of an NGO called the Siyasizana Foundation. Her most popular platforms are YouTube and Instagram, and each week she inspires her million followers with all things beauty, lifestyle and travel. Her success on social media has landed her multiple magazine covers and secured her as brand ambassadors for popular beauty and lifestyle brands. @mihlalii_n
Your one-stop shop for all things beauty and fashion related in a collective feed that makes you want to scroll for days.
LERATO SEUOE
Content Producer, Lerato has gone on to cement her voice in roles at both local and international magazine titles such as Cosmopolitan SA, Destiny, You, Huisgenoot, Drum and True Love. Her decade long work experience in Marketing, Events, Publishing and Media has positioned her as an expert lifestyle curator. @lerato-seuoe
With a lavish lifestyle, Lerato emanates confidence in her posts. Follow her for outfit inspo and let her love for beauty inspire you every day.
DAVID TLALE
One of the country’s most respected designers, Tlale has showcased his collections in Cape Town, Paris and New York Fashion Week. His work has been described as both daring and elegant as he continues to astound with his knowledge of fabric, colour and texture. Tlale has partnered with notable influential brands in South Africa, and is also renowned for his Philanthropic work as well as inspiring the youth today. @davidtlale
Be enticed by a fashion label that embodies beauty with bold and elegant designs.
CYNTHIA GWEBU
Cynthia has been occupying space online as a digital content creator since 2011. Exploring and sharing her experiences related to various lifestyle categories such as beauty, travel, culinary and culture. With a successful YouTube channel under her belt as well as a flourishing Instagram account and blog, her platforms continue to grow through curated visual storytelling to South African audiences. @cgwebuofficial
Cynthia’s page takes you on a beautiful journey of curated images. Follow her to stay up-to-date with all the latest beauty, fashion and lifestyle tips.
RICH MNISI
Soweto-born designer Rich Mnisi has proven himself a mercurial talent. His bold designs and his use of colour and texture has placed him in the forefront of the fashion Industry in Africa, seeing him win the Young Designer of the Year Award when he first established OATH Studio. Recently Mnisi has taken his talents to the furniture industry and continues to create pieces that are not only beautiful, but also tell a story. @therichmnisi
If you’re into street style that’s pushing the boundaries and fashion that makes you take a second look, then this ostentatious page is for you.
Related article: 5 Young Designers Making it Big
I SEE A DIFFERENT YOU
They’re a collective of Soweto born creatives who sort out to change the world’s view of Africa through photography. “As Africans our story has always been told by others and as I See A Different You we want to tell our own stories through art.” I See A Different You continues to collaborate with major brands to tell their story through photography, videography and fashion. @iseeadifferentyou
A prodigious collection of African culture, fashion and community.
Related article: Innocent Mukheli and Vuyo Mpantsha are Taking the World by Storm
ZOZIBINI TUNZI
The youth of today look up to trailblazers like Tunzi, who won the Miss Universe title in 2019. She inspired many with her natural beauty as she encourage women to teach young girls the importance of taking up space and cementing them self in this world. @zozitunzi
As the current Miss Universe, you’ll follow this beauty as she lives out her reign in New York as Queen of the people and Queen of our hearts.
Related article: Zozibini Tunzi: Owning her Throne
GEMAÉN JORDAN TAYLOR
TV host and co-producer of the Weekend Hangout on GauTV, DSTV channel 265 has been chosen as GQ Magazine’s Best Dressed Man of 2019 in South Africa and scored a magazine style cover for Men’s Health Style Guide 2020. His blogging, social influence, and digital entrepreneurship has led him to work and collaborate on various local and international campaigns, and his trendsetting style is unstoppable. @gemaentaylor
With a killer smile, handsomely good looks and stylish attire, it’s no wonder people flock to his page to get the latest on what’s what in men’s fashion.
CANDICE-LEE
Candice has stared her career in women’s magazines 15 years ago, heading up the fashion & beauty departments of titles such as Fairlady, Sarie, Destiny & True Love. Now managing her own blog, inmybag.co.za, has grown to be one of South Africa’s most recognised beauty blogs. As a specialty beauty and fashion stylist, she loves nothing more than creating beautiful content – both for stills & video – to inspire her readers & followers. @candiceleekan
A thought-provoking page that gives us informative reviews on must-have beauty products that’s in the now.
TREVOR STUURMAN
Kimberly born artist, Trevor Stuurman, is an award-winning contemporary multi media visual artist who sees the world through his creative sense. Trevor has cemented himself as a creative force to be reckoned with and has changed the game of fashion in South Africa. @trevor_stuurman
A visual artist and storyteller of African Fashion, lifestyle and world travels
MIHLALI NDAMASE
Not only is Mihlali South Africa’s top beauty influencer, she’s also a multi-award winning content creator, brand ambassador and co-founder of an NGO called the Siyasizana Foundation. Her most popular platforms are YouTube and Instagram, and each week she inspires her million followers with all things beauty, lifestyle and travel. Her success on social media has landed her multiple magazine covers and secured her as brand ambassadors for popular beauty and lifestyle brands. @mihlalii_n
Your one-stop shop for all things beauty and fashion related in a collective feed that makes you want to scroll for days.
LERATO SEUOE
Content Producer, Lerato has gone on to cement her voice in roles at both local and international magazine titles such as Cosmopolitan SA, Destiny, You, Huisgenoot, Drum and True Love. Her decade long work experience in Marketing, Events, Publishing and Media has positioned her as an expert lifestyle curator. @lerato-seuoe
With a lavish lifestyle, Lerato emanates confidence in her posts. Follow her for outfit inspo and let her love for beauty inspire you every day.
DAVID TLALE
One of the country’s most respected designers, Tlale has showcased his collections in Cape Town, Paris and New York Fashion Week. His work has been described as both daring and elegant as he continues to astound with his knowledge of fabric, colour and texture. Tlale has partnered with notable influential brands in South Africa, and is also renowned for his Philanthropic work as well as inspiring the youth today. @davidtlale
Be enticed by a fashion label that embodies beauty with bold and elegant designs.
CYNTHIA GWEBU
Cynthia has been occupying space online as a digital content creator since 2011. Exploring and sharing her experiences related to various lifestyle categories such as beauty, travel, culinary and culture. With a successful YouTube channel under her belt as well as a flourishing Instagram account and blog, her platforms continue to grow through curated visual storytelling to South African audiences. @cgwebuofficial
Cynthia’s page takes you on a beautiful journey of curated images. Follow her to stay up-to-date with all the latest beauty, fashion and lifestyle tips.
RICH MNISI
Soweto-born designer Rich Mnisi has proven himself a mercurial talent. His bold designs and his use of colour and texture has placed him in the forefront of the fashion Industry in Africa, seeing him win the Young Designer of the Year Award when he first established OATH Studio. Recently Mnisi has taken his talents to the furniture industry and continues to create pieces that are not only beautiful, but also tell a story. @therichmnisi
If you’re into street style that’s pushing the boundaries and fashion that makes you take a second look, then this ostentatious page is for you.
Related article: 5 Young Designers Making it Big
I SEE A DIFFERENT YOU
They’re a collective of Soweto born creatives who sort out to change the world’s view of Africa through photography. “As Africans our story has always been told by others and as I See A Different You we want to tell our own stories through art.” I See A Different You continues to collaborate with major brands to tell their story through photography, videography and fashion. @iseeadifferentyou
A prodigious collection of African culture, fashion and community.
Related article: Innocent Mukheli and Vuyo Mpantsha are Taking the World by Storm
ZOZIBINI TUNZI
The youth of today look up to trailblazers like Tunzi, who won the Miss Universe title in 2019. She inspired many with her natural beauty as she encourage women to teach young girls the importance of taking up space and cementing them self in this world. @zozitunzi
As the current Miss Universe, you’ll follow this beauty as she lives out her reign in New York as Queen of the people and Queen of our hearts.
Related article: Zozibini Tunzi: Owning her Throne
GEMAÉN JORDAN TAYLOR
TV host and co-producer of the Weekend Hangout on GauTV, DSTV channel 265 has been chosen as GQ Magazine’s Best Dressed Man of 2019 in South Africa and scored a magazine style cover for Men’s Health Style Guide 2020. His blogging, social influence, and digital entrepreneurship has led him to work and collaborate on various local and international campaigns, and his trendsetting style is unstoppable. @gemaentaylor
With a killer smile, handsomely good looks and stylish attire, it’s no wonder people flock to his page to get the latest on what’s what in men’s fashion.
CANDICE-LEE
Candice has stared her career in women’s magazines 15 years ago, heading up the fashion & beauty departments of titles such as Fairlady, Sarie, Destiny & True Love. Now managing her own blog, inmybag.co.za, has grown to be one of South Africa’s most recognised beauty blogs. As a specialty beauty and fashion stylist, she loves nothing more than creating beautiful content – both for stills & video – to inspire her readers & followers. @candiceleekan
A thought-provoking page that gives us informative reviews on must-have beauty products that’s in the now.
TREVOR STUURMAN
Kimberly born artist, Trevor Stuurman, is an award-winning contemporary multi media visual artist who sees the world through his creative sense. Trevor has cemented himself as a creative force to be reckoned with and has changed the game of fashion in South Africa. @trevor_stuurman
A visual artist and storyteller of African Fashion, lifestyle and world travels
10 INSPIRING FASHION AND BEAUTY TRAILBLAZERS IN SA
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February 22, 2021
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Reviewed by Michelle Pienaar
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February 22, 2021
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