Draft:Stephen Manzini

Stephen Manzini

Stephen Manzini (born April 1989, Johannesburg, South Africa)[1][2] is a South African entrepreneur and fashion industry figure[3][4]. He is the founder of Soweto Fashion Week[5], as well as Scents of Soweto and SM Manzini Holdings.

Early life and education

Manzini was born in Johannesburg and raised between Johannesburg and eThekwini (Durban)[6]. He attended Houghton Primary School and later Assemblies of God College in Gauteng South Africa. He went on to study Business Management, obtaining a BTech degree from the University of Johannesburg.

Career

Manzini is the founder of Soweto Fashion Week[7][8], a fashion platform based in South Africa. He has also established ventures including Scents of Soweto[9] and SM Manzini Holdings.

He established the South African Fashion Association, an initiative aimed at supporting and developing the local fashion industry.[10][11]

He has participated in international fashion initiatives, including involvement in the international committee of Moscow Fashion Week and the BRICS+ Fashion Summit held in Moscow, Russia[12][13]. He has also contributed as part of the BRICS bloggers team[14] affiliated with TV BRICS[15], where he shares insights on fashion industries in Global South markets.

  1. ^ "Designers in 1st Soweto Fashion Week inspired by South African township's creativity, history | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
  2. ^ Bryson, Donna. "Soweto gets its first fashion week". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
  3. ^ Africa, GQ South (2025-08-26). "South Africa to attend BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow". GQ. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  4. ^ "#Regional Session. South Africa · BRICS Fashion Summit 2025". program.fashionsummit.org. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  5. ^ Reporter, Staff (2012-05-25). "African fashion, Soweto style". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  6. ^ Manuel, Shannon (2017-05-19). "Stephen Manzini is building the bridge between township talent and global markets". GQ. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  7. ^ Haffejee, Ihsaan (2025-11-10). "Celebrating Soweto's fashion scene as designers unite to elevate local talent and industry growth". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  8. ^ Mathebula, Nonhlanhla. "SOWETO FASHION WEEK: Celebrating uncharted creativity". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  9. ^ Mazibuko, Thobile (2023-09-18). "Soweto Fashion Week partners with Lush Hair Nigeria and Scents of Soweto". IOL. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  10. ^ Nkonki, Anita (2025-09-08). "South Africa's creative talents contribute to rich conversations at BRICS Fashion Summit". IOL. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  11. ^ Klomegah, Kester (2025-08-27). "South Africa to Attend BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow". Business Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  12. ^ Klomegah, Kester Kenn (2024-09-30). "BRICS+: Behind Global South's Future Development". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  13. ^ Tiwane, Bonginkosi (2024-10-14). "'BRICS+ fashion summit has definitely seen growth,' says Soweto Fashion Week's Stephen Manzini [VIDEO]". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  14. ^ stephen, manzini. "TV BRICS Russia". tvbrics.com. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  15. ^ TV BRICS Russia, TV BRICS Russia. "BRICS Bloggers Team". tvbrics.com. Retrieved 2026-03-18.

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