Muntu Jeanes by Afrikanswiss

Muntu Jeanes by Afrikanswiss

‘Jeanetically tied to our heritage’

ABOUT

Thato Matabane is the founder and creative director of Afrikanswiss, a high-end lifestyle brand redefining African denim. Inspired by the concept of Umtu – the spirit man – Afrikanswiss tells African stories through Jeanes, a fusion of the words, jeans, and genes. Thato’s journey began in 2005, repurposing old denim into jackets for friends and neighbours. After formal training at Sewafrica and early roles at Woolworths and House of Ole, he launched Afrikanswiss – a brand rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and global sophistication.

Since 2013, Afrikanswiss has grown into a movement, reclaiming African pride through expressive tailoring and premium denim. From opening Johannesburg’s first black-owned denim boutique to styling icons like 112 and Somizi, Thato’s impact is woven into every stitch. With seven seasons at South African Fashion Week and international showcases from Kenya to Italy, Afrikanswiss is shaping the future of African fashion.

LOOKBOOK AW25

Model walking on runway wearing a patterned jacket and pants with rolled cuffs, white sneakers, a beret, a scarf, and a printed shirt.
Model walking on a runway wearing a colorful patterned outfit, featuring a black beret, multicolored blouse, and a dark, graphic-print jumpsuit with sneakers.
Fashion model wearing a colorful patterned jacket and pants, black beret, and white sneakers on a runway.
Model walking on runway wearing colorful patterned jumpsuit and black beret.
Model on runway wearing patterned dark blue outfit with wide lapels, beret, scarf, and white sneakers.
Model walking in fashion show wearing black beret, white sweatshirt, distressed denim overalls, and white sneakers.
Model walking runway in colorful, artistic outfit with graffiti-style patterns, wearing a beret and white sneakers.
Model wearing eclectic fashion with beret, printed jacket, graphic t-shirt, colorful pants, and sneakers on a runway.
Model walking on runway wearing a dark blue outfit with gold buttons, rope harness, and white sneakers.
Model wearing a stylish outfit with a denim jacket and pants, a colorful patterned shirt, white sneakers, and a black beret on a runway.

AW25 VIDEO

LOOKBOOK SS22

Model walking on runway wearing a colorful patterned jacket, denim shirt, dark pants, and a black cap.
Model in yellow T-shirt and denim patchwork overalls walking down runway.
Model wearing a denim patchwork outfit with hat and white sneakers on runway
Model walking the runway wearing a stylish denim patchwork outfit with a jacket and pants, featuring various shades of blue and design details.
Model wearing a unique denim patchwork outfit with a white T-shirt and red suspenders on a runway.
Model wearing a denim outfit on a runway, featuring a denim jacket, patchwork denim pants, and a matching denim cap, paired with white sneakers.
Model walking down the runway in a blue patchwork denim outfit with a matching cap, featuring a jacket, ruffled skirt, and sneakers.
A model on a fashion runway wearing a white T-shirt and a navy blue utility-style jumpsuit with reflective accents, paired with white sneakers.
Model wearing a denim-themed outfit with matching hat and white shoes on a runway.
Model walking on runway wearing dark blue outfit with geometric patterns and blue socks

SS22 VIDEO

LOOKBOOK AW20

Model walking on runway in patterned zip-up top and capri pants with colorful knee-high socks and sneakers.
Person in a vibrant yellow outfit with patterned skirt, wearing colorful headscarf and striped socks with brown shoes on a runway.
Model walking the runway in a colorful patterned dress with knee-length socks and metallic sneakers.
Model wearing colorful patterned shirt with black overalls walking on runway
Person walking on runway wearing a colorful outfit with patterns, including a jacket, skirt, and knee-high socks.
A model walking runway wearing a colorful patchwork jacket, a dark skirt with large pockets, patterned socks, and bright yellow shoes, with a patterned headscarf.
Model wearing a colorful, layered outfit including a vest with abstract patterns, a dark skirt with yellow trim, multicolored socks, and yellow shoes on a runway.
Model in blue tie-dye outfit with multiple pockets, white headscarf, colorful socks, and sneakers on a runway.
Model walking on a runway wearing a black and white geometric-patterned outfit with a jacket, pants, and white sneakers.
Model wearing a patterned outfit on a runway, consisting of a blue jacket, matching skirt, multicolored geometric socks, red sneakers, and a matching headwrap.
Model wearing a stylish outfit on a runway, featuring a denim-like top with button details, black and gray pants, and bright red shoes with colorful socks.
Model walking down a runway wearing a futuristic black outfit with a colorful waist design, during a fashion show.
Model on runway wearing black vest, white t-shirt, patterned pants, and yellow shoes.
Model wearing a blue denim jacket with white buttons and tie-dye effect, paired with white pants featuring a blue floral pattern, and green shoes with red accents, walking on a fashion runway.
Model walking the runway in a colorful, geometric patterned outfit with matching socks and sneakers.
Model wearing a stylish dress with geometric patterns and colorful socks on a runway.
Model on runway wearing a denim outfit with patterned pants and yellow shoes.
Model walking on a runway wearing a denim jumpsuit with a jacket, red shoes, and another model in colorful attire in the background.

AW20 VIDEO

LOOKBOOK SS17

A shirtless man walking on a runway, wearing patterned pants with suspenders, black sneakers with red laces, a dark hat, and holding a wooden staff.
Male model walking on runway wearing colorful athletic shoes, patterned brown shorts, and a brown shirt with yellow designs. He has a dark head covering and suspenders.
Male model walking on runway wearing layered fashion with brown and yellow fabric, brown pants, black and red sneakers, and a dark blue cap.
Male model walking on runway wearing a black leather bucket hat, faded denim vest, beige shirt, beige pants, and black shoes with red laces.
Male model walking on runway, wearing a leather cap, striped long-sleeve shirt with suspenders, camouflage pants, and colorful sneakers.
Male model walking on runway, wearing a yellow shirt, denim overalls, a dark cap, and red and white sneakers
Male model walking runway, wearing dark denim beret, blue denim shirt, rolled-up sleeves, and distressed jeans with rolled cuffs, paired with blue and red sneakers.
A male model walks on a runway wearing oversized glasses, a black cap, a blue patterned blouse, black shorts, black and red sneakers, and black socks.
Male model walking on runway wearing dark denim vest with an orange logo, black pants with paint splatters, and white sneakers with red and black accents, in a fashion show setting.
Male model walking on runway wearing dark blue designer outfit, including a beanie, embroidered shirt, patterned shorts, and colorful sneakers.
Male fashion model walking on runway during fashion show, wearing black cap, denim jacket, yellow graphic t-shirt, distressed shorts, and sneakers.
Male model walking on runway wearing denim jacket, white patterned shirt, distressed jeans, and style sneakers, holding a cane.

SS17 VIDEO