President Dover Street Market, Comme des Garçons
The retail innovator has grown Comme des Garçons into global multi-brand fashion business with revenues of over $320 million.
Co-Founders, Lalesso
Having met at fashion school in Cape Town, the designer duo emphasised traditional East African craftsmanship and textiles.
Founder & Owner, Merchants on Long & Okapi
The South African businesswoman opened a concept store stocking ethically-produced African design, art and fashion, as well as her own handbag line.
Chief Executive, Woolworths Holdings
The veteran retailer leads South Africa's largest department store and oversaw its acquisition of Australia's David Jones chain.
Chairman, Richemont
The former South African banker founded the world’s third-largest luxury goods group which owns Alaïa, Chloé and Dunhill.
Founder, Ndalo Media
After her departure from Luminance, the multi-brand luxury boutique she co-founded, the South African media mogul acquired the publishing rights for the South African edition of Elle magazine.
Editor, Apple Music South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa
As the first black editor of a major menswear magazine in South Africa, Khumalo pushed the boundaries of men's style across the African continent.
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