TSHEPO THE JEAN MAKER

Tshepo Mohlala, creative director & founder of Africa’s premium denim brand, Tshepo The Jean Maker

WHY?

My fondest memory growing up, was that i was considered a stylish kid, and my grandmother would often tell me that “Tshepo, you look like a gentleman, you look presidential”. That made me feel like a king, and my brand is me sharing that feeling with the rest of the world. I chose Denim because it is iconic and timeless.

TRACTION

We sold our first 100 jeans in the first 6 months. We have featured on nearly all of your media channels, including Forbes, Drum, Destiny Man and many more. We partnered with J & B Hive to release our Wenawedwa range which we are currently selling.

WHY WE ARE RAISING?

We want to capacitate our next production of the signature Presidential Slim Fit Jean.

REWARD FOR CONTRIBUTING?

Each contribution gets the Men’s Presidential Slim Fit Jean. This retails for R1400. This is discounted to R650 only on The People’s Fund.