Friday Fuzhaan Fashion Feature

Mapule Mohulatsi is a poet, writer, student and activist. She was born and raised in Soweto and attended The National School of the Arts where she majored in Dramatic Arts.

She began writing at the age of 19 and since then she has progressed to stages around Joburg. She is currently studying at the University of Witwatersrand where she majors in Sub Saharan history and African Literature with English as an elective. She is also the founder of Maps and Mics which aims to open more mics to the South African youth and allow more word to travel, to allow more of the youth to be politically active. However the project is still under construction.

Mohulatsi also writes short stories, articles, journals and anthologies; these are made available on her blog.

We met up with Mapule through cyber world for a digital interview about herself and of course her style and what inspires it. This is how it went.

Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What is your educational background? What are your general professional and non-professional.  interests?

I'm from Mofolo, Soweto, I went to The National School of the Arts, and am currently completing a degree in History and African Lit at the University of the Witwatersrand. Professionally and unprofessional a writer :)

What does style mean to you?

Self value.

Do you style yourself?

I wish I had enough money to, so the answer is no.

How would you describe your city’s fashion and sense of style?

Some people are just weird, but then again most time I'm not looking at other people. I've seen some pretty dope shit though.

How long does it usually take you to compile an outfit?

Uhm, I don't compile outfits. If I do for an event or something its usually a one piece, like a nice dress or something.

Who is your favourite stylish person in the industry? It can be local/international or both.

Uhm, none. I don't watch TV so I don't know what's up and what's not.

What are your favourite clothing stores/
websites/catalogues/magazines?

My mothers wardrobe :)

Do you consider yourself an artist and why?

No I don't, I am beyond even the most beautiful of labels. I love life, I was born into a forest of beautiful creations. I can't put myself into a box of 'artistry' when I was born into one more beautiful and beyond any expectations.

What’s your favourite part about conceptualising an outfit?

Accessories.

Do you remember your first ever outfit attempt and was it successful? LOL

No and of course not!

Have you ever had a ‘worst dressed day”?

Lol who doesn't though?

How would you describe your personal style?

Mantra.

When it comes to your style, who and what inspire you?

My mothers wardrobe .

What are your favourite colours to work with and why?

Beige. It looks so beautiful on skin.

To anyone who would like to become a fashion designer, a stylist or who just wants to make a daily statement in their dress code, what is your advice to them?

Do you dawg!