Black Our Stories is a fashion and visual storytelling project created in collaboration with GUGUBYGUGU, also known as the Graduation Collection.
The collection was created to celebrate the milestone of graduation and what it means for Black families. It honours the journey, resilience, pressure, struggle, failure, and excellence behind reaching this milestone.
Each of the fabric designs in the collection is named after a student who had to conquer insurmountable challenges in order to cross this milestone.
Fabric Prints
The Black Our Stories collection includes original print designs inspired by individual stories, identities, and the milestone of graduation.
NTLOKO PRINT
Inspired by Maswonabo Ntloko
CHASAKARA PRINT
Inspired by Rachel Chasakara
GUMEDE PRINT
Inspired by Londiwe Gumede
PRINT
Caption to be confirmed
NGWENYA PRINT
Inspired by Ayanda Ngwenya
DAYILE PRINT
Inspired by Rory Dayile
MBATHA PRINT
Sthabiso Mbatha
Credits & Collaborators
Collaborators
Co-Producer / Creative Director / Fashion Designer:
Gugu Peteni
Project Manager:
Tina Lauer
Project Assistant:
Bulumko Nyamezel
Fashion Designers & Accessories
QueenMstyleSA — Marenda Speelman, plus-size garments
VJJS Jungle — Visisa Jafta, bucket hats
ORNYX — Melisa Du Preez, bags
Photography & Video
Julie Aarts — Behind-the-scenes photography
Abo Ngalonkulu — Fashion collection photography
Banele Dlodlo — Photography creative assistant
Sally Malebana — Behind-the-scenes photography
Luyolo Msabane — Behind-the-scenes photography
Mwango Kondolo — Fashion film videographer
Elijah Benjamin — Behind-the-scenes videography
Models
Lwethu Tenge
Amber Lauer
Hlela Bunn
Sine Joy
Habi Doucoure
Praise Makhwelo
Zukiswa Tuswa
Cleo Solomon
Sponsors
Black Our Stories was made possible through the support and contribution of our sponsors and project partners.
