Busi Mhlongo Urban Zulu

Legendary Honour: The late Busi Mhlongo being honoured with a capsule collection by fashion brand, Urban Zulu. Image: SA Government Twitter

Fashion brand honours the late music legend Busi Mhlongo

Fashion meets music as internationally renowned fashion brand Urban Zulu pays homage to the legendary, Busi Mhlongo in a capsule collection.

Busi Mhlongo Urban Zulu

Legendary Honour: The late Busi Mhlongo being honoured with a capsule collection by fashion brand, Urban Zulu. Image: SA Government Twitter

Fashion and music collaborations have always been the running thread since the sixties, and it’s been amplified in 21st century with celebrities creating their own fashion lines or collaborating with designers. Busi Mhlongo, the late music legend is being honoured by SA fashion brand, Urban Zulu.

Founder and designer of Urban Zulu, Papy Kaluw creates a capsule collection in honour of deceased legendary musician, Busi Mhlongo. Image: Supplied.

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URBAN ZULU HONOURS BUSI MHLONGO

With Africa being the next creative hub, designers in the continent are putting their best foot forward with beautiful collections. Papy Kaluw, founder and designer of fashion brand, Urban Zulu is turning up the fashion heat as he honours the iconic Busi Mhlongo who passed away in 2010 due to breast cancer.

“The collection is very youthful, and colourful, and very street representing Africa. It was very important to create a collection that represents what the iconic musician stood for,” said Kaluw.

“In 2020, the Fashion brand showcased a summer collection paying homage to Mam’ Busi Mhlongo and some of the items were modelled by great artists such Bongeziwe Mabandla, Wanda Baloyi and Max-Hoba- all of whom are inspired by the late South African music icon.” added Kaluw.

This seems like a poetic capsule collection for the designer. Our time is really here, Africa!

Fashion Bonanza: Urban Zulu honours Busi Mhlongo in a capsule collection. Image: Supplied

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A MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR THE BOOKS

December’s around the corner and festivals will be a buzz this summer. the Busi Mhlongo Festival brings a Mzansi flair with music, fashion and the best food Mzansi has to offer.

“The festival will take place at the Soweto Theatre on the 14th of December 2022 .The festival curation is cemented with loads of lifestyle expressions, insightful urban-cultured conversations as well as  music celebrations,” said Kaluw

The experience is planned to be a memorable event, featuring Mam’ Busi Mhlongo’s long-time friend and band mate Madala Kunene and the cultural enthusiast and composer Mbuso Khoza, among others,” he continued.

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