Two young fashion designers from Lwandle and Khayelitsha brought their sketchpads to life.

Designers Nomava Mgidi, 27 (of Lwandle) and Bulumko Siyavuya Roqoza, 27 (of Khayelitsha) consider the South African Queer -space through the lens of fashion, and seek to educate and upend stereotypes. Over the course of six weeks, the artists evaluated contemporary galleries and boutiques, refined their social message, and worked collaboratively to design a series of custom pieces, model, and set concepts.

Their vision was photographed at Roodebloem Studios in Cape Town, and will tour the Western Cape through 2021.

Photo credits to Zizo Bongekile Manona and Nontyatyambo Kubule, with modeling credit to Bayas Anjeba, Yamkela Pokwana, Thembekile Mabongo, Senzo Bacela, Thobela Langeni, and Yolanda Nqakala. Special thanks to Jess Holdengarde, Kateni Moreku, Proud to Sprout, Vuvu Luseti, Ella Petousis, Fezile Gqotile, Emeccaimages, Siki's Kofee Kafe, Jan Verboom, and Nwabisa Lisa.