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Sindiso Khumalo

  • Narrative prints
  • Textile craft

Sindiso Khumalo was raised in Durban and built a fashion practice in Cape Town that connects storytelling, print and craft. A 2020 LVMH Prize finalist, she drew on Harriet Tubman’s life for her spring 2021 collection, Minty.

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Five looks to know

Black blouse and olive skirt — Sindiso Khumalo, Spring 2021

Collection selection

Black blouse and olive skirt

Minty — Spring 2021

A representative outfit from Khumalo’s Minty collection, inspired by Harriet Tubman.

Courtesy of Press Office, via The Impression
Navy sleeveless dress — Sindiso Khumalo, Spring 2021

Collection selection

Navy sleeveless dress

Minty — Spring 2021

A representative outfit from Khumalo’s Minty collection, inspired by Harriet Tubman.

Courtesy of Press Office, via The Impression
Pink printed dress — Sindiso Khumalo, Spring 2021

Collection selection

Pink printed dress

Minty — Spring 2021

A representative outfit from Khumalo’s Minty collection, inspired by Harriet Tubman.

Courtesy of Press Office, via The Impression
Mint-green printed dress — Sindiso Khumalo, Spring 2021

Collection selection

Mint-green printed dress

Minty — Spring 2021

A representative outfit from Khumalo’s Minty collection, inspired by Harriet Tubman.

Courtesy of Press Office, via The Impression
Peach jacket and lavender trousers — Sindiso Khumalo, Spring 2021

Collection selection

Peach jacket and lavender trousers

Minty — Spring 2021

A representative outfit from Khumalo’s Minty collection, inspired by Harriet Tubman.

Courtesy of Press Office, via The Impression

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Minty — spring/summer 2021

1 piece

About Sindiso Khumalo

Collaboration with artist Shakil Solanki and women working in textile workshops brought that historical research into contemporary clothing.