Durban-born fashion designer Sibu Msimang provides inspiration

Durban-born fashion designer Sibu Msimang is not only a talented designer, but she is also a qualified chef.

It’s not the most likely match, but food and fashion aren’t that far apart. Both niches focus on creating something that is appealing to the eye.

Msimang started in the food industry after joining while working at The Royal Hotel and training to become a chef. She is a professional chef who also lives a banal lifestyle and shares her meals on her Instagram page.

Sibu Msimang’s career spans almost two decades and her stunning work has been showcased in several local and international fashion shows.

The name Sibu Msimang is associated with exceptional craftsmanship and sharp style. Her work has been featured at several Durban Julys over the years and her clothes certainly have a racy appeal.

Her clothes are also available at various outlets across the country namely Edgars, Burgundy Fly and The Space.

She currently stocks her signature clothes at The Fifth, a boutique in Glenwood, Durban, where she is also a shareholder in the company.