On the 25th and 26th of November 2023, Langaville’s Finest celebrated seven years of style with the Legends Of Summer 2023 edition at Dyambu Street Extension 6, Langaville, Tsakane.
Gift T Makeke, the founder of Langaville’s Finest, shared that it was a special moment for the brand as it was the first time hosting an event at Extension 6 Langaville. This marked the fourth time they organized such an event. Makeke reflected on the journey, mentioning, “In 2013, I fell extremely sick while residing at 8786 Dyambu Street Extension 6 Langaville. Neighbours witnessed my struggles. After working hard to build the brand and hosting events in Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg CBD, and Extension 1 Huhluwe Street Langaville, seven years later, the same neighbours witnessed my success. We took it back to the beginning.”
Makeke believes they’ve changed the Langaville Extension 6 scene, and the two-day event set a precedent for the youth of Langaville. The fashion show producer, Siyabonga Mandosela, photographers Madala Lyric and Snapshot Photography, and makeup artist Yolanda, all contributed from the local community.
Makeke highlighted the collaboration with the youth from KWATSADUZA and Brakpan, saying, “It was a joint effort by ambitious youth to improve our lives and our community.”
Langaville’s Finest is growing, worn by individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Makeke explained, “We currently sell through social media, social markets, and our events, and we are building our online store.”
At the event, models showcased garments from the Langaville’s Finest summer collection, a collaboration with Exclusivity Striker’s Style theme “Langaville’s Finest Exclusivity LUSSO,” and a collection from the collaboration with Thamsanga Michael Mfuphi, an award-winning visual artist from Kagiso in the West Rand Mogale City. Food and drinks were provided by partner Sfumato Foods.
Langaville’s Finest also invited the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA), offering bursaries to youth in Gauteng. Pamphlets were distributed, encouraging matriculants and unemployed youth to apply for funding for further studies.
To order Langaville’s Finest designs, you can contact them via WhatsApp at 076 8489 637.
By Manare Hopane