The launch of the Thebe Magugu Suite marks Thebe Magugu’s first foray into design as he brings his creative vision to the redesign of one of Mount Nelson’s historic wings. Image credit: LVMH
LVMH’s Belmond hospitality brand has collaborated with South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu for the launch of the Thebe Magugu Suite at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town.
Located on the city’s iconic Palm Avenue, the reimagined suite is a trove celebrating South African culture and art. The launch of the Thebe Magugu Suite marks Thebe Magugu’s first foray into design as he brings his creative vision to the redesign of one of Mount Nelson’s historic wings.
“Together, the Mount Nelson and I have crafted a space rooted deeply in place and purpose, with a strong commitment to preserving the culture from which we draw inspiration,” said Thebe Magugu in a statement.
Interior of the Thebe Magugu Suite at Belmond's Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. Image credit: LVMH
Adjoining the suite, the Magugu House Cape Town concept store and cultural institute has opened a dynamic hub for aesthetic exchange.
The space serves as a showroom for Mr. Magugu’s collections, as well as a gallery for sought-after artists, celebrating the sophistication and nuance of African creativity.
This collaboration underscores Mount Nelson’s commitment to championing contemporary African culture, while providing a space for the continent’s next generation of creative visionaries, per LVMH.