FIKILE SOKHULU

FIKILE SOKHULU

ABOUT

FIKILE SOKHULU is a South African womenswear brand rooted in elegance, artistry, and the celebration of African femininity. Founded by Durban-based designer Fikile Sokhulu, the label reflects her passion for illustration, craftsmanship, and storytelling through fashion. A graduate of the Durban University of Technology (2017), Fikile’s designs are inspired by nature and the nuances of femininity, blending delicate forms with intentional structure.

A milestone moment in Fikile’s career was her collaboration with Mr Price, marking her first partnership with a major retailer. It was a dream realized and a stepping stone toward building a broader presence in the fashion industry. With eyes set on future collaborations and growth, Fikile continues to design with hope, purpose, and a deep commitment to her craft.

COMPANY INFORMATION

LOCATION: Durban, Kwazulu-Natal

LOOKBOOK AW25

Model wearing a red and white checkered, ruffled dress walking on a runway.
Model wearing a denim outfit with fringe details on a runway
A model walking down a runway wearing a red and white ruffled dress with a bold pattern. The dress has a checkered and floral design, featuring voluminous sleeves and a layered skirt. The model is wearing white shoes.
Model walking on runway wearing a black and white patterned outfit with wide sleeves and matching pants, paired with red shoes.
Model walking the runway in a black and orange top with a white dress and white sneakers.
Fashion model wearing a blue denim jacket and wide-leg pants on a runway.
Fashion model in a long denim coat with red shoes on a runway.
A model walking down a runway wearing a red and white checkered dress with ruffled details, featuring prominent puffed sleeves and a mid-length hem. The dress is adorned with intricate patterns. The model is also wearing white shoes.
Fashion model on runway wearing a pink top and layered yellow skirt
Runway model wearing a white layered dress with sheer pleated sleeves.

AW25 video

LOOKBOOK SS24 | the cruz collective

Model wearing a red and white outfit on a runway, including a red coat, white shirt, and patterned skirt.
Model wearing an oversized light blue ruffled shirt and a black layered skirt on a fashion runway.
Model wearing blue and white patterned jumpsuit on runway
Fashion model walking the runway in a beige trench coat, blue striped shirt, wide-leg black pants, and metallic shoes.
Person wearing a white asymmetrical shirt, black skirt, and black sandals.
Model wearing a red and white patterned dress with abstract designs, walking on a runway.
Model walking down runway in light blue sleeveless dress set with long vest, wearing black shoes.
Model on runway wearing a black belted jacket over a white dress.
Model wearing a black asymmetrical dress with cutout details, walking on a runway; paired with black oxford shoes.
Model walking in a white sleeveless top and wide-leg pants on runway.
Model wearing a blue shirt with ruffled sleeves and black wide-leg pants on a runway.

SS24 VIDEO | the cruz collective

LOOKBOOK AW24 | the cruz collective

Model wearing a yellow and white striped outfit on a runway, consisting of a short-sleeved jacket, matching top, and pants with ruffle details, paired with gold shoes.
Model wearing a white dress with bow details on a runway.
Model on runway wearing a white blouse with ruffled sleeves and a yellow and white striped skirt with ruffles.
Fashion runway model wearing a white blouse with voluminous sleeves and olive green wide-leg pants, walking on a white runway.
Model wearing a bold red fashion ensemble on the runway, featuring a long-sleeved jacket with a belted waist and an asymmetrical ruffled skirt.
Model wearing black pinstripe dress with asymmetrical hem and ruffle detail, paired with black ankle boots, walking on runway.
Model walking on a runway wearing a yellow and white striped dress with a ruffled design and black heels.
Model walking on runway wearing a black dress over a white blouse with long sleeves and metallic sandals.
Fashion model walking down runway in yellow and white striped dress with gold shoulder accents.
Model wearing white cropped jacket and asymmetrical skirt on runway.

aw24 VIDEO | the cruz collective

LOOKBOOK ss23 | the cruz collective

Model in a white asymmetrical top with voluminous sleeves and black wide-leg pants, wearing black heels, walking on a runway.
Model on runway wearing a bright pink blouse with voluminous sleeves and a flowing red skirt, holding a small clutch.
Model wearing a vibrant pink off-shoulder top, asymmetrical black skirt, and black heels on a runway.
Model walking runway in a white outfit with ruffled sleeves and pants, wearing high heels.
Model walking on runway wearing a bright blue fashion outfit holding black shoes.
Fashion model in black outfit with red accents on runway
Model wearing a cream-colored, layered dress with puffed sleeves and fringed skirt on a runway, holding a small black handbag.
Model walking down the runway in a black top with puffed sleeves and a layered blue skirt, holding a blue handbag.
Model walking runway in avant-garde white outfit with ruffled details

SS23 VIDEO | the cruz collective

lookbook AW23 | the cruz collective

Model walking runway in black outfit with gold detailed sleeves
Fashion model wearing a gold and white designer dress on the runway.
Model wearing black outfit with ruffled sleeves on runway
Model in black top with oversized sleeves and green layered skirt on runway
Fashion model walking on runway wearing a black outfit with exaggerated sleeves and sandals.
Model walking on runway wearing a green ruffled top with a black skirt and bronze sandals.
Model walking on runway in brown ruffled top and white pants
Model walking on a runway wearing a white outfit with ruffled long-sleeve top and high-waisted pants, paired with black sandals.
Model wearing an elaborate white dress with ruffles and fringe, walking the runway.
Model wearing a gold ruffled gown with voluminous sleeves walking down a runway.

AW23 VIDEO | the cruz collective

lookbook ss22 | the cruz collective

Model walking down runway wearing a black dress with ruffled details and white sneakers.
Model walking on runway in white ruffled dress and shoes
Model on runway wearing lime green outfit and white sneakers
Fashion model wearing a green top with puffed sleeves and a white skirt on a runway.
Model wearing a zebra-print dress on a fashion runway
Model walking in a fashion show wearing a black dress with voluminous sleeves and layered skirt
Fashion model walking on runway wearing a black dress with lavender ruffled sleeves and white shoes.
Model wearing a black, layered outfit with long, puffy sleeves and white shoes on a runway.
Fashion model walking on runway wearing a geometric patterned dress and black shoes.
A model walking on a runway wearing a black and white checkered outfit consisting of a crop top with puffy sleeves and a tiered skirt, paired with white ruffled shoes.

SS22 VIDEO | the cruz collective

LOOKBOOK AW22 | FASHION BRIDGES I PONTI MODA INSTALLATION

Model on runway wearing a white blouse with puffed sleeves and a textured black and red dress with fringe details.
Fashion model on runway wearing a black dress with abstract patterns and large fabric accents, standing on a textured platform.
Model wearing a white blouse with voluminous sleeves and a red-black avant-garde skirt on a runway.
Model wearing a fashion outfit with white blouse and layered skirt on runway

AW22 VIDEO | FASHION BRIDGES I PONTI MODA INSTALLATION

LOOKBOOK SS21

Model wearing an orange and white patterned dress with long sleeves, ruffled shoulders, and a mid-length skirt, paired with black sneakers and white socks, walking on a runway.
Model wearing red dress with white animal print and black sneakers on runway.
Model wearing a white ruffled dress walking on a runway in a fashion show.
Model wearing a red layered tulle dress over a white blouse with puffed sleeves, paired with black and white sneakers.
Model wearing a red and white floral jumpsuit on a runway.
Model on runway wearing white outfit with long sleeves, layered top, and flowy skirt, paired with black and white sneakers.
Model walking on a runway wearing a red and white patterned top with black ruffled skirt, white socks, and black sneakers.

SS21 VIDEO