SIZEMBIZA

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Home, Alone is a Folktale Johannesburg original series that visits creators, innovators, and tastemakers alike in their spaces where they have been quarantined during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In this specific episode, Folktale imagines an unofficial ad-campaign for Levis in partnership with ‘Home Alone’ to bring awareness to self-isolation and social distancing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the campaign is to show that people can still be creative, inspired, and stylish in the comfort of their own homes.

We visit cultural curator, content creator, and DJ, Liziwe Kwanini AKA Mamthug in her aesthetically pleasing Johannesburg apartment.

Watch the video above for more information.

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Rockefeller en Noir // Amuna Suit by @elast.o See the full collection of images on www.sizembiza.com Model: @donmakon_ Styling: @aldridge_elasto #photography #fashion #vsco https://www.instagram.com/p/CLoEht4jLpV/?igshid=giczd4ez0dx1

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Introducing the HOMESICK "Clouds" T-Shirts The T-Shirt is inspired by our HOMESICK visual project from 2020. You can place an order on the hand tie-dyed T-Shirt via DM or [email protected]. Limited stock available ❗️❗️❗️ (at Braamfontein) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIkRueKD3cp/?igshid=1o27mb94kikcd

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Kuyambira By Aldridge Elasto

Introducing a forthcoming collection by Aldridge Elasto aptly named “KUYAMBIRA”, which means the beginning in Chichewa.

Model: @muusa_tm

Stylist: @aldridge_elasto / @cocona_africa

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Check out my latest photographic series titled “Lost In Translation” featuring the knit collection turtleneck and beanie from local South African brand called “NotGoodEnough”.

See more from this series here -- https://www.sizembiza.com/work#/lost-in-translation/

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https://www.folktalejhb.com/work/homesickFolktale Johannesburg presents HOMESICK - The Story Of Takatso

HOMESICK is an on-going project that aims to dive deep into the desire to reconnect with one's roots. HOMESICK will focus on Johannesburg as a case study and look the cultural effects that migration to the city has had. 

Folktale Johannesburg compiled a short survey with young Johannesburg residents about the idea of homesickness. 75.5% of respondents feel like they do not know enough about their respective cultures and 91.8% would like to know more about their culture and roots. 

In this short editorial, we introduce and follow the story of a fictional character named "Takatso" who longs to reconnect with people from her tribe.

Credits: Starring: Alizwamazizi Mnyatheli Producer & MUA: Mamello Mokhele Creative Direction & Photography: Sizwe Mbiza Creative Direction & Styling: Didintle Ntshudisane Editor: Neo Twala Assistants: Lizwe Kwanini & Aldridge Elasto Hair Stylist: Nikiwe Dlova

See more here -- 

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Check out the unofficial lookbook for the South African brand Beautiful Boys, featuring the brand’s 2020 Pink Cotton Candy Tie-Dye Shirt.

See more images here -- https://www.sizembiza.com/work#/beautiful-boys/

Model & Stylist: Aldridge Elasto.

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The Glory Days Of Bra Cry

By myself and @cocona_africa. This is a short editorial inspired by Bra Cry’s lavish style and demeanor. See more of the photo on https://www.sizembiza.com/work#/glory-days-of-bra-cry/ Muse: @ejo.tomiwa & @all_tall20gladwin Stylist: @aldridge_elasto for @cocona_africa #glorydays #photography #fashion

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Tamzin Thomas for Nike South Africa

See the full editorial for the new women’s Air Max Silhouette - Nike Air Max Dia on https://www.sizembiza.com/umoya-nike-air-max-dia

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Gug’ Othandayo - A Tribute To The Air Max.

This project aims to celebrate the women of Gug’ Othandayo - A theatre play that embodies the same ethos as the Nike Air Max. There are undeniable similarities between the women of Gug’Othandayo and Nike Air Max. The Nike technology that is known for reforming itself and not being bound to the restrictions of age. Gug’Othandayo is an attitude of being “young at heart” and expressive in the most honest way possible.

Creative Direction & Styling by @didintlen

Photography & Film by @sizembizablog

Edit & Grade by @_twala

Makeup by @mamellomokhele

see more at www.sizembiza.com/gugothandayo

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The Mien - An Homage To The Cheese Boys

A Collaboration By Didintle Ntshudisane and Size Mbiza

This series is a dialogue with the youth of the hood, who despite throwaway economic and political conditions are not disposable, or incapable of finding beauty and grace. The interpretation of Puma in this series is to highlight the freedom and possibility of personal style. Clothing and style are powerful forms of expression with which we used to shape our subjectivities.

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Nomasonto - Sunday’s Best is a fictional story that follows a character named ‘Nomasonto’ (can be directly translated to ‘daughter of Sunday’) who is a young Lady from the Eastern Townships of Johannesburg. Nomasonto is very passionate about design and her love for fashion is rooted. Her love for this art stems from the unofficial South African township practice of donning the best threads on a Sunday. The concept of wearing your best fashion pieces on a Sunday is a very old practice in her family, her father (Mr. Mkhize) was well known for his immaculate taste in fashion. This became dear to Nomasonto, she made it her mission to carry on this tradition.

Credits

Starring - Miya Twala

Narration - Liziwe Kwanini

Direction and Cinematography - Size Mbiza

Producer/Co-Director and Editor - Neo Twala

Styling - Miya Twala

Music - Badulah Jo Exho Alvarez

Assistant - Bongani Manganyi

Hats by Simon & Mary

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Behind The Scenes for Unlabelled Magazine // Phendu Kuta

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SIZEMBIZA • Photo by @tostri

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This is a minor setback •• Wakhe Dzingwe Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Inner City Johannesburg • Tumelo Lekalakala (2018)

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Being Sash EST. 2017 • Bree Street CPT