1. Who are you, what is your go-to tshirt?
My name is Gugu Khumalo, I work as a fashion stylist and costume designer. I’m not a huge t-shirt person but when I do go for one has to be very light fabric, in a loose fitting fit. Usually in a crew or round neckline.
2. What trends have you noticed in street fashion currently?
Sportswear is coming back in a major way, it’s translating from ramp to street vice versa. It’s great because you can dress it is and down. The styles are being played with whether it be a sweater or baseball jacket, even the mini skirt is getting it’s shine, I think is amazingly playful.
3. Some people feel that street fashion is a male dominated sphere in Joburg, do you agree? If yes, how do you propose to change it?
I agree from a certain perspective. I find our joburg guys are doing such a good job in dressing when they actually pay attention. But that’s not taking anything from my fellow females who do such a magnificent job in looking their best, which is I think not that difficult because we have so many options. Whereas great menswear boutiques and designers are a needle in a hay stack.
4. What women influence street style in Joburg?
I honestly love joburg magazine girls, Sheen Bagshawe, from Elle. Kellyn Fung, from Marie Claire. Palesa’s Mahlaba, from True Love. Very cool and glamorous ladies. And my Kitsi Sebati who’s a fellow stylist.
5. Where do you see Jozi street fashion in the next year?
Joburg has a temperament of its own, the cool kids will always remain. So I don’t want to predict wrong and lose the little coolness I have. So I’m gonna stick to don’t follow trends and do you. Comfort is always key.
6. What’s your theme song to looking good on a Saturday?
Tjoo!! Such a difficult question, when I jam to something different every morning, when I wanna feel thuggish I call on M.I.A, fun times Little Dragon, sexy times Jamie Cullum or my girl Joni Mitchell.
Thank you Gugu! Gugu is also a film guru, when she’s not being a fashion guru. Her latest film project is titled Lost In the World, you can find out more about it here:
Twitter: @gugufashionguru
Facebook: Gugu Khumalo
Instagram: fashiongurugugu
Blog: http://www.gugufashionguru.tumblr.com
JHBTshirtstore 