SUPERMODELS Tinyiko Mathusa and Thabiso Mthethwa believe they have conquered the international and local ramps and are now ready to conquer the business side of modelling as well.
The beauties have seen it all in the cutthroat world of modelling and are proud of being young, black, bold and beautiful.
"We have modelled a lot already and realise we cannot model forever. That is why we plan to go into the business side of modelling.
"We are still young and have the energy and inside information to succeed," Mathusa said.
The two have launched a modelling agency, an academy and a clothing range they claim will define young South African women's taste for classy clothes.
Called Blossom Beauty, the modelling academy currently has 24 aspiring models. Their clothing range, called B-Sqaure, will be officially launched on November 24 at the News Cafe in Blue Hills, Kyalami.
The models turned heads when they came to Sowetan's offices dressed in white minis "representing summer wear for young, bold, and beautiful women for everyday use".
"Both of us have been modelling for years," said 23-year-old Thabiso, who first made her name in Durban. "I have personally been modelling since I was 15.
"I have represented several big brands, including Foschini, while Tinyiko has worked here and abroad.
"We met four years ago while she was doing a Guinness commercial.
"She represents the essence of African beauty with her distinct features."
Mthethwa deals with the design side of their business, while Mathusa handles the aesthetics.
"The 24 girls who are part of the B-Sqaure Academy have undergone strict screening," Mthethwa said.
"For example, they must have features that say they are confident and genuine. But they should not be pretentious."
The models said they were successful because they had partnered with their mentors.
"Two of our mentors are Eric Gensen, founder of Danish international sports wear Hummerl, and Dr Andrew de Vries, who advises us on quality control," Mathusa said.
"People often have the wrong idea about models. They think models are uneducated and unsophisticated women with no morals," Mthethwa said.
"I suppose this view of models is based on things the public think take place behind the scenes.
"We are different and want to change this false perception. I have a diploma in marketing and have worked as a marketing executive in the corporate world."
"We currently have a studio in Blue Hills, Kyalami. We do our own designs and our distribution will soon spread to the rest of the continent."
Local lasses aim high
SUPERMODELS Tinyiko Mathusa and Thabiso Mthethwa believe they have conquered the international and local ramps and are now ready to conquer the business side of modelling as well.
The beauties have seen it all in the cutthroat world of modelling and are proud of being young, black, bold and beautiful.
"We have modelled a lot already and realise we cannot model forever. That is why we plan to go into the business side of modelling.
"We are still young and have the energy and inside information to succeed," Mathusa said.
The two have launched a modelling agency, an academy and a clothing range they claim will define young South African women's taste for classy clothes.
Called Blossom Beauty, the modelling academy currently has 24 aspiring models. Their clothing range, called B-Sqaure, will be officially launched on November 24 at the News Cafe in Blue Hills, Kyalami.
The models turned heads when they came to Sowetan's offices dressed in white minis "representing summer wear for young, bold, and beautiful women for everyday use".
"Both of us have been modelling for years," said 23-year-old Thabiso, who first made her name in Durban. "I have personally been modelling since I was 15.
"I have represented several big brands, including Foschini, while Tinyiko has worked here and abroad.
"We met four years ago while she was doing a Guinness commercial.
"She represents the essence of African beauty with her distinct features."
Mthethwa deals with the design side of their business, while Mathusa handles the aesthetics.
"The 24 girls who are part of the B-Sqaure Academy have undergone strict screening," Mthethwa said.
"For example, they must have features that say they are confident and genuine. But they should not be pretentious."
The models said they were successful because they had partnered with their mentors.
"Two of our mentors are Eric Gensen, founder of Danish international sports wear Hummerl, and Dr Andrew de Vries, who advises us on quality control," Mathusa said.
"People often have the wrong idea about models. They think models are uneducated and unsophisticated women with no morals," Mthethwa said.
"I suppose this view of models is based on things the public think take place behind the scenes.
"We are different and want to change this false perception. I have a diploma in marketing and have worked as a marketing executive in the corporate world."
"We currently have a studio in Blue Hills, Kyalami. We do our own designs and our distribution will soon spread to the rest of the continent."
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