Lele Dhlamini

founder & creative director @ezokhetho • food stylist @umpheko

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

People don’t determine your destiny. They cannot stop the calling on your life. They may look bigger, more powerful, more influential. Don’t go by what you see; go by what God says. He says, "You’re more than a conqueror." He says, "The trap the enemies set for you, they will fall in themselves.”

[Proudly South African @ProudlySA]

Meet The Judges!

As the founder and Creative Director of Ezokhetho, Mpumelelo Dhlamini has built a contemporary African luxury brand that celebrates identity, heritage, and the strength of the modern African woman.

Every collection is an exploration of culture, history, and the stories that connect us - crafted with intention, exceptional craftsmanship, and a commitment to conscious design.

Through bold storytelling and timeless elegance, Mpumelelo continues to redefine African fashion on the global stage, proving that clothing can be both a statement and a legacy.

#LocalFashionPolice2026 #LovedHereMadeHere

[Fairlady Magazine @FairladyMag]

South African label Ezokhetho has taken Paris by storm. Founder Mpumelelo Dhlamini debuted his Mapetla Ext. '27 collection at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac after winning Africa Fashion Up 2026 alongside Imprint, earning a Balenciaga mentorship.
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[tt✮⋆ @Bluebirdeyessss]

All credit goes to God for everything

[TOBOH🪖 @Tobzzy212]

We cannot kneel before GOD and end up in shame , never !!!

[Confidence Ufuoma Adjarho @globalconfy]

Never leave this Earth without Knowing Jesus. Pass it on your timeline

[Italian 🚅🇮🇹🇻🇦 @Italian347]

In the beginning was the.... Word, you say?

[𝐐𝒎𝒂𝒙 ✰ @itzQmax]

One thing I love about God is, He is the only one who can see the mess you’ve made of your life and still look at you with eyes full of promise. He never holds your history against your future. I weep at such overwhelming kindness. 😭😭

[D. @Lush_Beauty1]

“Nobody’s coming to save you”

My God is definitely coming to save me.. idk what yall be talkin bout 😂

[Cowboy DD ★ @DeviDubz]

She’s actually an underrated artist and people don’t give her a chance simply bc of the stature of her name and what it embodies.

[SpongeBob's Wife🥹🥹 @ToxicSideChick_]

Goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life

[Talk Church @churchtalkative]

Role of the Holy Spirit.

[BEYSALÍA @SantaBeysalia]

One thing about Rafael Pavarotti, he knows how to shoot Black women.

[Pastor West @Pastor__West]

You’re about to cry like a baby because God just Answered your Prayer!

[T O N I 𐚁 @sydneysgroove]

not gonna entertain the bs surrounding the met gala appearance anymore because i'm trying to bask in it. like look at her, you wanna be negative about THIS???????

[Ajijo A. Charles @Jimerald1]

People throw around fashion icon while being so illiterate on what a fashion icon is. We’re yet to see any one replicate their fav looks at the met gala.

This is what a fashion icon is baby.

[𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗲𝗲 ♛ @muheediva01]

Beyoncé really ate when she said, "a lot of who I am is reserved for the people I love and trust" because, yeah. Not everyone deserves the open, vulnerable, free part of you. Not everyone deserves your commentary, your mind, your ideas, your personality.

Keep parts of you to yourself and those who earn it and deserve it.