The Shady PHodcast, Laduma Ngxokolo, MAXHOSA, Monaco GP, Paris Fashion Week
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In this episode, we sit down with the iconic *Laduma Ngxokolo*, founder of the globally celebrated fashion brand *MAXHOSA AFRICA*. From bold Xhosa-inspired knitwear to international acclaim, Laduma opens up about the *realities behind building a luxury fashion empire*.
We dive deep into:
- Fighting the **counterfeit market** and protecting original African designs
- The bold decision to position *MAXHOSA as a luxury brand* – and what justifies the price tag
- The intense process and *political red tape* of showcasing at *Paris Fashion Week*
- Expanding MAXHOSA into *new global markets* and navigating cultural and business dynamics
- Plus, we get Laduma’s take on *President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent trip to the USA* and what it means for local brands like his
This is one for the visionaries, the designers, the entrepreneurs, and the dreamers.
*Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE – and hit that bell icon, so you never miss a shady moment!*
We dive deep into:
- Fighting the **counterfeit market** and protecting original African designs
- The bold decision to position *MAXHOSA as a luxury brand* – and what justifies the price tag
- The intense process and *political red tape* of showcasing at *Paris Fashion Week*
- Expanding MAXHOSA into *new global markets* and navigating cultural and business dynamics
- Plus, we get Laduma’s take on *President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent trip to the USA* and what it means for local brands like his
This is one for the visionaries, the designers, the entrepreneurs, and the dreamers.
*Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE – and hit that bell icon, so you never miss a shady moment!*