The fashion industry is mourning the loss of acclaimed designer Sandile Mlambo, founder of the Johannesburg-based House of Alfalfa fashion label, who died suddenly last week. Mlambo, 47, will be laid to rest at his family home in Mtubatuba this weekend.
The South African fashion industry is in mourning following the untimely death of celebrated Johannesburg-based designer Sandile Mlambo, founder of the acclaimed fashion house House of Alfalfa.
Mlambo, 47, died last week while in the midst of preparations for this year's Hollywoodbets Durban July, one of the country's premier fashion and horse racing spectacles.
His passing has sent shockwaves through the industry, with fellow designers, media personalities and loyal clients paying tribute to a creative whose work was synonymous with originality, impeccable craftsmanship and an unapologetic celebration of African identity.
Known for his avant-garde aesthetic and theatrical storytelling through fashion, Mlambo built a reputation for producing garments that blurred the lines between art and couture, earning admiration on runways and red carpets alike.
