This left a great mark and influence on me, and I was aware of it. It definitely influenced my design. Part of the decision to name the brand MAXHOSA was the fact that I also had undergone the traditional initiation ritual, which also informed which clothes would be worn.
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Ooooota:Describe your earliest childhood memories of seeing the traditional attire of the Xhosa people. Were you aware of the imprint it would leave on your consciousness and the influence it may or may not have had on your decision to create MAXHOSA?