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Apart from the hair-like design motifs on the garments and models with half-shaved heads walking down the runway, another prominent fixture in Dlamini’s collection are the androgynous shapes and non-binary aesthetics. An exploration of identity that was inspired by the work of acclaimed South African photographer Nontsikelelo Veleko, who she referenced throughout her Master's degree dissertation.
While what the future holds for Dlamini in fashion remains to be seen, one thing that is clear is that Dlamini would appreciate the opportunity to showcase in eSwatini and SA.
“It’s all in God’s hands and timing. I would love to showcase in SA or Swaziland (eSwatini) because that’s where my identity began. I would want to demonstrate to a lot of the kids back home in Swaziland that they can make it in anything, as long as they trust in God,” she says.
Growing up in a Christian family, Dlamini is the firstborn of two and relocated to the UK with her mother and sister. Her grandmother remained behind and still lives in eSwatini. Dlamini, who considers herself as a tomboy, never thought her past-time of designing clothing for dolls would lead to her falling in love with fashion.
“As a kid, I was always a creative person. I never thought I would be in fashion but as a kid I loved designing clothing for dolls. I was raised in a household that was education based, such as you need to be a doctor or nurse.”
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