SA Designer Discusses Sewing for Sorisha Naidoo and La Conco and Taking Dress-Making Personally

Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 10:06 AM by Rutendo Masasi

Limpopo-born dressmaker Victoria Thulare-Maphumulo talked about her journey in the fashion industry
The talented designer spoke to Briefly News about the trials and tribulations she has faced since her first design as a teenager
Victoria Thulare-Maphumulo also explained how much it meant to work with the celebrities she has in South Africa

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Owner of a bridal and evening dress brand, designer, Victoria Thulare-Maphumulo, was open about the ins and outs of the industry. The businesswoman had a sit down with Briefly News and said her passion began right after high school.

Sorisha Naidoo by The XVII Victorian — The owner of The XVII Victorian regularly makes dresses for Sorisha Naidoo. Image: THE XVIII Victorian
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Victoria's career jumpstarted when she drew a dress for her sister-in-law's wedding. She continued to design at school as soon as one person recognised her talent in her first-ever sketch.

Johannesburg-based bridal and evening atelier discusses working with Sorisha Naidoo and La Conco

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Victoria Thulare-Maphumulo owns The XVII Victorian, a formal dressmaker in Gauteng. She explained that her biggest break came from designing for Sorisha Naidoo, a well-known South African actress and La Conco, former Vuma FM radio presenter and media personality.

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Victoria explained that working with both stars meant a lot to her career. She said:

"What I got from it was definitely build an audience. People started seeing me, and I am grateful for that because TV allows people to see you. The moment I got those oppotunaties, I knew I had no choice but to run with it, I had to push and make sure I give them the best of the best."

See her latest design for Sorisha below:

Thanking both Sorisha and La Conco, who are both her regulars, she said:

Victoria Thulare-Maphumulo on how she runs THE XVIII Victorian

The business owner runs a tight ship and said she starts her business day with her team's daily meetings. Victoria also recommended that aspiring designers have patience and be willing to listen and learn from the team they may have. Watch the full interview below:

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