RICH MNISI
Fashion Designer | creative director | furniture designer
Bridging African Heritage with Global Pop Culture, Redefining Fashion, Art, and Design.
RICH MNISI
Rich Mnisi stands as one of Africa's most prolific creative multi-hyphenates, seamlessly blending his deep-rooted cultural heritage with a fervent passion for pop culture. As a proud member of South Africa's Tsonga tribe, his upbringing, rich with the influence of inspiring matriarchs, fuels his innovative spirit. Mnisi's contemporary designs have garnered global acclaim, with his fashion collections gracing icons like Beyoncé, Ciara, and Naomi Campbell. His furniture designs have also earned a prestigious spot at Art Basel Miami & lives in the homes of people like Pharrell Williams.
Mnisi's distinctive visual language showcases his multifaceted talent as a graphic surface and textile designer, storyteller, and creative director. His versatility shines as he effortlessly transitions across mediums. Recently, Mnisi has returned to film, leveraging his early experience directing his own fashion films. His collaborations with renowned brands such as adidas, BMW, and Johnnie Walker highlight his mastery of partnership and innovation. From the stark beauty of deserts to the mystique of dense forests, Mnisi's vivid dreamscapes captivate audiences worldwide, infusing each collection with a unique, vibrant energy.
A Visionary at the Crossroads of Tradition, Innovation, and Global Iconic Design.
We are thrilled to announce that RICH MNISI is proud to partner with Smiley collaborating on a capsule collection with the iconic brand that has influenced generations through social movements, pop culture, and its unwavering joyfulness in celebration of its 50th anniversary and the launch of the Smiley Future Creators Fund. This initiative aims to support visionary designers on their creative journeys while encouraging brands to adopt sustainable production models in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Future Positive movement.
First of its kind, adidas x RICH MNISI a collection that features a lineup of beautiful, bold pieces that celebrate Rich Mnisi's Tsonga heritage with pieces that support a range of sports including running, cycling, swimming, and training. HOMELAND is a symbol of returning oneself to the ancestral ground she rests on. The personification that is the continent of our birth and the home of humanity. A place that celebrates the spirit of her children. Her roots are the source of life.
Mega global retailer H&M joins forces with renowned South African fashion designer Rich Mnisi on a streetwear-inspired collection that explores themes of storytelling, inclusivity and spotlighting local talent. "For nearly two decades, H&M has been democratising high-fashion by offering customers the chance to own special pieces of high-end designers and we are thrilled to partner with Rich Mnisi on the next collection,” says Caroline Nelson, country manager of H&M South Africa.
Paris Fashion Week '24
Adidas x RICH MNISI for FIFA 23
RICH MNISI brand ambassador for the BMW XM
