SA designer Mzukisi Mbane wins Africa Fashion Up 2026, cementing Balenciaga backing for Imprint

The Citizen | 03.07.2026 18:02
Khayelitsha-born fashion designer Mzukisi Mbane has been named this year’s recipient of the Africa Fashion Up award. The award is a Paris-based recognition backed by luxury house Balenciaga that has become one of the most closely watched launchpads for African design talent on the international stage.