The Weylandts collaboration with Thebe Magugu beautifully showcases a cross-industry dialogue, highlighting the synergy between their creative energies and the importance of purposeful design.
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Weylandts‘ striking new collaboration with award-winning designer Thebe Magugu is the result of months’ worth of ideating, designing, and crafting, and marks a bold step for both brands.
The centrepiece of their latest collaboration is a bespoke Sofa and Duffel Bag. The sofa seamlessly blends Magugu’s unique aesthetic with Weylandts’ vision of bold, authentic design. The fabric draws inspiration from fashion designer’s heritage and history, taking cues from the unique patterns of the Basotho blanket. Featuring a locally woven jacquard in Cape Town, the corn motifs and twin stitching seen throughout are a subtle nod to the fruitfulness and fertility that collaboration can bring.
Thebe Magugu’s first physical showroom, Magugu House, with its expansive grounds and 1931 residence, served as a perfect canvas to unveil the fruits of the collaboration. Weylandtstudio played a crucial part in curating and contributing to the cohesive design of the atelier when it opened its doors in 2024.
“We are incredibly proud to partner with Thebe Magugu, whose work truly embodies our commitment to design and craftsmanship,” said Anna Weylandt of Weylandts. “Furnishing Magugu House has allowed us to integrate our exceptional pieces into a space that celebrates African heritage and contemporary design. This collaboration underscores our dedication to creating emotive, meaningful living spaces.” Magugu House has served as a canvas to showcase this unique partnership, with plans to extend the collaboration across various projects throughout the year. weylandts.co.za | thebemagugu.com
Weylandts x Thebe Magugu at Cape Town Furniture Week 2025
Weylandts will be hosting an intimate panel discussion with Thebe Magugu at their Castle Street atelier for Cape Town Furniture Week 2025. Anna Weylandt and Thebe Magugu will talking about the inspiration behind their limited edition sofa collaboration and fruitful partnership.
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