F.I.T MUSEUM

When the head curator of the F.I.T (Fashion Institute of Technology) Museum e-mailed him to say that she liked his pink faux ostrich coat and wanted it to be part of the permanent collection at the New York Museum, “I felt really honoured.”

“The F.I.T Museum’s new exhibition is titled Pink: The History of Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color,” he said, adding that it felt unreal to have his work among that of Michele of Gucci and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons.

Mgugu presented his latest collection to the international media and buyers in a public exhibition during Milan Fashion Week this year.

“After Milan and the incredible feedback I got, I will make 2019 a time for exporting more, pursuing studio space and growing my brand beyond South Africa.”