Fashioning Modern Africanism

The family of Quiteria Kekana honour his life in a 50-piece collection. The family of late international fashion designer remembers him the best way they know-how, on the runway. Before his untimely passing due to Multiple myeloma on 17 April 2022, designer, Quiteria was invited to showcase at the Kings and Queens Of Baobab (13 May 2020) in Polokwane and was unable to work on the collection. His motivation to push his dream, even during the roughest times of his illness led his family; brother Thabang Kekana (Quiteria Atelier Creative Director) and Mother Violet Kekana to be inspired to continue his legacy and pick up where he left off. “It is what my brother would have wanted. Even on his last days, he pushed us to continue working,” Thabang says. “He would not have wanted us to just give up and be sad. We have also decided to keep the studio open and work towards the vision. We have been working as a family for over a decade together and we have been part of the vision. All we wish t

Trending SA presenter Lesego Tlhabi has been left broken-hearted after celebrity fashion designer Quiteria Kekana (Quiteria Atelier) allegedly told her she was a “fatty boom boom” after a failed tried-on at his store! The gorgeous Lesego Tlhabi who was scared to mention the “famous designer” said: “So today (Wednesday) I went to a famous designer who was told my sizes way beforehand because it’s for TV. Does he not then declare very loudly in the store after a failed try-on that he has nothing for me & then uses words like “fatty boom boom” to describe how I’d look in the designs. Yoh.” Being scared to lose the bag Lesego Tlhabi said: “When I’m off contract, I will name him. For now, I don’t know what the job requires.” Irked to the core, Lesego Tlhabi ended up naming the designer: “Actually Nah. It’s Quiteria and George. What happens from there is above me. It was shit shit shit. If I lose this opportunity, I lose it. I will never ever wear something from there. And it was “Q” him

International Fashion Designer Quiteria Lebohang Kekana (36) introduces the new faces of his Fashion powerhouse "Quiteria Atelier" The Exchange Lofts , an upmarket penthouse in Johannesburg draped in exaggerated layers of couture garments. Everyone is styled in upright ponytails by  Darling hair  to keep the focus on the layers of costume. A light breeze blows the long trains of the dresses as they each strike a pose.   “Everyone is regal and ready to take on the journey ahead. This look cements the power that lies in every African child,” says Quiteria. Scandal actress on e-tv  Mapaseka Koetle  says working with Quiteria has been a dream come true,  “I have seen his work in the past. His passion lies in every piece of fabric. Who would have imagined a girl from Bloemfontein would be dressed by the same hands that touched Beyoncé for the Global Citizen. Rhythm City actress  Mapula Mafole  says experimenting with fashion gives her a sense of bravery.  “It’s amazing how powerfu