Biography
Rich Fumani Mnisi (born 14 December 1993) is a South African fashion designer and entrepreneur.
This talented fashion designer was born in Johannesburg. He is often called Rich Mnisi.
This South African fashion model has appeared in ELLE, Dazed and Confused and GQ online.
South African Businessman
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| Full name: | Rich in Fumani Mnisi |
| Stage name: | Rich in Mnisi |
| Born: | December 14, 1993 (age 30) |
| Place of birth: | Johannesburg |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Wife • Girlfriend: | Boity Thulo |
| Job: | Fashion Designer • Businessman |
| Net worth: | $700,000 – $1,500,000 |
Early life
Rich Mnisi was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 14, 1993.
He got his fashion inspiration from his sister after she turned a pair of jeans into a skirt. He started designing magazine paper and curtains by cutting and mixing them to make them look better.
Rich Mnisi’s mother wanted him to pursue a different career path as fashion design was not her choice but he still pursued fashion.
His passion for fashion grew with age and his education was based on his love of fashion.
Education
Rich Mnisi graduated from the prestigious Leaders in Science with a BA in Fashion Design and Business Administration.
His education was largely influenced by his love of fashion.
Career
Rich Mnisi founded his design brand OATH Studio in 2014. Over time, he rebranded the brand and changed his name to Rich Mnisi. That same year, he won the international young designer award for African fashion.
The following year, he presented his fashion collection at the Design Indaba Exhibition. He depicted the story of African culture through his fashion designs and his fashion creations had a close resemblance to ancient African history.
Rich Mnisi’s brand is a fusion of modern music, art and nature with African culture and this unique style has taken him beyond the walls of Africa and he is recognized worldwide. He is credited with designing fashion for Beyoncé and Naomi Campbell.
His clothing line has popularized African traditions and includes both menswear and womenswear. His first cross-season collection called Xingelengele was introduced in 2017 and his most recent fashion collection is called Alkebulan.
He also launched a furniture line named after his great-grandmother Nwa’Mulamula, which includes a sofa and a stool. He has received several collaborations, most notably with Coca-Cola.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rich Mnisi started a nose mask project called Rich Mnisi mask project and also opened his online store. You can find his clothing and fashion products on the website richmnisi.com
Prize
- Essence Magazine’s Emerging Designer of the Year 2019 Award
- Forbes 30 Under 30 List 2019
- International Young African Fashion Designer 2014
Social media
Rich Mnisi has an active online presence with over 127,000 followers on his Instagram account @therichmnisi.
He is loved by his fans as can be seen in his reactions and comments.
Personal life
Rich Mnisi is outspoken and has spoken out about his views on feminism, masculinity and gender roles.
He has a personal goal of conveying stories of African heritage, culture and traditions through fashion.
He threw a lavish birthday party in 2019 themed 2 Million Icons at the Wonderland Club attended by Bonang Matheba, Boity Thulo, Trevor Stuurman and other South African celebrities.
Rich Mnisi is married to a famous South African media personality and actress, Boity Thulo.
Net worth
Rich Mnisi, who has made his name on the list of South Africa’s richest entertainers, has an estimated net worth of between $700,000 and $1,500,000.
