Fashion meets legacy in the Foschini x RICH MNISI capsule collection, a powerful collaboration that honours 100 years of Foschini dressing South African women and 10 years of RICH MNISI redefining African luxury. The limited-edition range is more than clothing, it’s a tribute to the generations of women who shaped South Africa’s style story.
A Timeless Conversation Between Brands
For a century, Foschini has dressed women through life’s biggest milestones: weddings, birthdays, and everyday memories woven into fabric. In parallel, Rich Mnisi’s decade-long journey in fashion has centred women as muses of memory and power. This capsule becomes a dialogue across time—linking grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and creatives through intentional design.
“Women have always been my starting point,” says Mnisi. “This collection is a love letter to them, to the resilience woven into their wardrobes… It’s about the power that women hold and how generational it is.”
From kitchen tables to catwalks, from lay-by culture to luxury ready-to-wear, the collection reflects on the icons of home, heritage, and hope.
Nostalgia in Design
Mnisi’s creative process began with memory rather than mood boards. “The first reference I pulled was definitely the feeling of nostalgia,” he explains. “I thought of my grandmother walking in Sophiatown… pleats, blouses, silks—a chilled, elevated look with a lot of print.” The result is a capsule that feels familiar yet bold, modern yet deeply rooted.
Inside the Capsule Collection
The Foschini x RICH MNISI capsule reimagines some of Mnisi’s most distinctive elements in accessible silhouettes:
- Signature dresses that merge vintage elegance with modern lines
- Tailored separates and soft knits for everyday luxury
- Statement prints and wrap silhouettes inspired by family gatherings and quiet resilience
- Accessories that offer subtle tributes to intention and identity
Each piece reflects Mnisi’s sculptural aesthetic and daring use of print—now offered at Foschini’s reach and price point.
More Than Fashion: A Cultural Homecoming
“This collection isn’t just about style, it’s about remembering,” says Mnisi. “It’s about how we show up and carry forward the women who came before us.” For Foschini, this milestone is a reflection of its deep cultural roots.
“Turning 100 in retail isn’t just about longevity,” says Robyn Wenlock, Managing Director of Foschini’s Ladies Fashion & Beauty Stack. “It means we’ve been part of South African lives for an entire century. Few brands can say they’ve dressed grandmothers, mothers, and now their beautiful daughters.”
Luxury Meets Accessibility
This partnership marks the first time a Rich Mnisi design—worn by global icons like Beyoncé and Naomi Campbell—is available at a mainstream South African retailer. “We want every woman to feel like she can own a piece of the story,” says Wenlock.
“As Foschini celebrates 100 years, collaborating with Rich Mnisi at his 10-year milestone creates a natural synergy. Together, we honour women, connect heritage to the future, and reaffirm our commitment to making exceptional design accessible to all South Africans.”
Availability
The Foschini x RICH MNISI capsule launches in selected Foschini stores and online at bash.com on 9 October 2025.
Foschini 100 x RICH MNISI 10 Strauss & Co Charity Auction
On 30 October, Foschini and RICH MNISI will host a charity auction in partnership with Strauss & Co, transforming fashion into a force for change. Celebrating Foschini’s 100-year legacy and RICH MNISI’s 10-year milestone, the collaboration bridges heritage and reinvention through a dual collection, the Foschini x RICH MNISI retail capsule and the RICH MNISI x Foschini 15-piece auction series.
While the retail line reimagines Foschini’s classics with Mnisi’s prints, the auction features one-of-one pieces designed entirely by the designer, with all proceeds supporting Move Africa’s mission to combat period poverty. Rooted in nostalgia and propelled by “becoming,” the collection draws inspiration from the 1970s, an era of rebellion and self-expression, and embodies a communal spirit of excellence. Beyond couture, the auction also features contributions from other TFG brands, from custom jewellery to tailored suits, each reflecting a shared purpose: turning style and legacy into social impact.
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