Orapeleng Modultle is one of Africa’s most talented designers, for as far as I can remember, he has been a constant fixture at Fashion Weeks and fashion lovers and critics are always impressed by his designs.
His conceptual bravado is always matched by detailed showmanship which makes him the leader of the new age. Beyond his gorgeous gowns, there is a story of hope and resilience and we have decided to unpack the man behind the glamour in an in-depth Q&A that will shed light on the creative.
Growing up, have you always wanted to be a designer?
Definitely I would watch my mother & grandmother sew. They were very much into hand-stitching and needlework and that made my insatiable curiosity for design and creativity expand. The artist in me was born through those moments of watching my mom do what she did and I became very eager to learn more about painting, drawing, sculpturing; essentially, anything that would allow me to translate my creativity with my hands.
When did you design your first garment and when did you know that this is something you really want to do?
I designed my first garment in varsity, in my room for a young lady who was attending her matric dance. She was my first client and we literally had to sew the garment on her.
Who was your first celebrity client?
Bokang Montjane
When designing, what is your designing method?
My design method really begins with the theme. Once I have decided on the theme, my interpretation of it and the positioning that I want of it in my clothes becomes the focal point and then it’s just magic from there onwards.
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