10 Things You Didn’t Know About Fashion Designer Mothusi Lesolle

Botswana is slowly coming out of the cocoon when it comes to fashion. Mothusi Lesolle is the determined designer who is looking to setting new trends and to bringing new vibes and flavors to Botswana’s fashion industry. Armed with nothing other than passion, motivation and a burning desire to make clothes, this young man is flying our flag high. Lean more about him below.

1. Mothusi Lesolle is the founder and head designer of fashion house iZaura.

2. The origins of the name of his company are rooted in a  television series that he loved. Isaura, the heroine, was the beautiful daughter of a free white father and mixed race slave mother.

3. Mothusi Lesolle boasts a degree in Political Science but still made it big in the industry through passion and determination.

4. Mothusi Lesolle is a larger than life character, outspoken and very particular about what he likes or doesn’t like.

5. He is no newbie though, having been immersed in the local fashion industry for a long time as he is part of the team that bring us the Colour in the Desert Fashion week every year.

6. In 2014, he and another local designers Lesedi Matlapeng  went to showcase their designs at Kenya’s biggest fashion event, Festival for African fashion and arts.

7. Last year, he represented Botswana and himself at a fashion show in Washington DC. He went there with other 8 designers from different African countries

8. Mothusi dresses many celebrities in the country, among his loyal customers being Mpho Laing and and Nnunu Ramogotsi.

9. “I am aware that Batswana are still very timid regarding clothing, but iZaura intends to bring forth the versatility in clothing, which will enable them to dress up well,” he says.

10. He is part of The Masa Square Hotel Wedding Expo slated for May 28. He will be showcasing his designs as well as working behind the scenes.