Andile "Scotch is Dope" Cele, founder and owner of DOPEstore. He collaborates with local clothing designers to create masterpieces. In the interview, he speaks to Smash Afrika about his fashion journey.

“Black Excellence”. A phrase developed over the years and used to describe inherent potential and achievements - this is what Legends Barber stands for. They live this and use the phrase as a verb for the consistent hard work put in towards celebrating the pioneers of Mzansi culture and the “new school” trailblazers of the Kotini movement. From humble beginnings with just a clipper and a chair on a stoep in Eldorado Park, the name "Legends Barber” was born in honour of the elders in this community and beyond.

Kimberley born, Trevor Stuurman, 28, is an award winning contemporary multimedia visual artist, AFDA graduate with a BA (Hons) motion picture & live performance who sees the world through his creative lens and finds beauty in that which reminds him of home - a place that is imbued with colour, love and belonging that reflects Africa. Ever since he burst onto the creative scene scooping the Elle style reporter title in 2012, Trevor has easily cemented himself as a creative force to be reckoned with

Palesa Mokubung is a widely accoladed fashion designer who is today the founder and Creative Director of her own marque, Mantsho – having studied and graduated with a degree in Fashion Design, Palesa, alongside her talented team, is shaping styles and trends for tomorrow.