“Creating this collection was a spiritual process,” shares the designer. “It began as a way to honour my mother, not knowing she would pass just months later. In many ways, ZODWA became our nal conversation.”

First debuted on the runway at SA Menswear Week AW’25, ZODWA also marks a new era for the brand: the introduction of menswear into the Ezokhetho story. The collection speaks directly to the evolving identity of the modern African man; one who is condent, expressive, and deeply rooted in culture. The lookbook features standout pieces crafted in rich and tactile materials including; gold screen-printed velvet, sculptural mesh, faux ostrich leather, and detailed knitwear. Symbolism is at the heart of the design, with garments that reference familiar cultural elements such as inkomazi (fermented milk, a nostalgic staple

in South African homes), and Ezokhetho’s now-signature chicken foot motif — a nod to shared memory,community, and pride.

“We don’t follow trends, we follow truth,” says the brand. “Our goal is to reshape how African heritage is worn, not just on special occasions,