Bonolo Chepape recently relocated from Mafikeng to her hometown of Rustenburg. The 27-year-old founder of design brand Lulasclan wanted to be closer to the manufacturing team producing the scatter cushions for her small enterprise. It’s a team of just two other people – her mother and an aunt –meticulously sewing every item, ensuring zips and stitches are of the highest quality.
Since then, Lulasclan has collaborated with Mr Price Home, Nando’s and SMEG, and created a unique textile print for fashion brand Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung, which made its debut at SA Fashion Week 2018. Last year also saw her win Best Textile Design at 100% Design South Africa, just two years after launching her first collection.
Says Laurence Brick, who sits on the Design Foundation board and is Managing Director of Platform Creative Agency, and Creative Director of 100% Design South Africa: “Bonolo has forged a unique handwriting, reflecting on and taking inspiration from different cultures within South Africa. Her prints have integrity and context yet her work can sit on an international stage. It’s totally unique, reflecting the spirit of a truly South African identity.
Yanni Vosloo, Merchandise Director at Mr Price Home, who worked with Chepape on the Mr Price Colab Collection for which she designed patterns that were applied to blankets and other items for the homeware store last year, highlights a key attribute to the designer’s approach: “She isn’t afraid to experiment and explore new avenues. Her biggest differentiator is her inquiring mind.”
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