RICH MNISI and top fashion retailer unite for charity: where style meets purpose

When heritage meets reinvention, something remarkable happens.

To celebrate Foschini’s 100-year milestone and RICH MNISI’s 10th anniversary, the two have joined forces for a cause that’s bigger than fashion itself.

On Thursday, October 30, RICH MNISI x Foschini will host a charity auction in partnership with Strauss & Co, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces designed by the acclaimed creative himself.

But this isn’t just about couture or collectables, it’s about turning art into access.

All proceeds will go to Move Africa, a non-profit dedicated to ending period poverty and ensuring young girls never miss school because of a lack of menstrual care.

Strauss & Co, known for bridging art and culture, brings a touch of prestige to this auction.

Their expertise in collectable design and curatorial storytelling ensures that each piece from Mnisi’s one-of-one garments to exclusive lots from The Foschini Group brands is not just a purchase, but a legacy investment.

The 15-piece auction capsule reimagines nostalgia through Mnisi’s bold, emotional lens. Inspired by the 1970s, an era of rebellion, individuality and expression, the collection captures what the designer calls “the spirit of becoming”.

“This is the girl I am, and this is the girl I want to be,” he says, reflecting on a century of women’s evolution through fashion.

The pieces merge Mnisi’s signature use of earthy tones, vibrant contrasts and storytelling prints, creating garments that feel both deeply personal and universally empowering. It’s wearable art, rooted in memory yet made for the now.

While the Foschini x RICH MNISI retail capsule brought designer flair to everyday wardrobes, this follow-up auction elevates that connection into purpose.

Mnisi sees it as an act of communal excellence, echoing his Tsonga upbringing where “showing up and showing off” was about celebration, unity and pride.

“Legacy is the echo of intention,” Mnisi reflects. “This collaboration allows me to hold hands with history and give back to the communities that shaped us.”

Beyond Mnisi’s exclusive garments, select lots from across The Foschini Group will also go under the hammer from Markham’s made-to-measure suit experience to @home’s Bugatti Breakfast Pack, blending lifestyle, luxury and philanthropy.

RICH MNISI x Foschini is a reminder that style can be both beautiful and transformative, stitching together creativity, community and care.

• The RICH MNISI x Foschini Charity Auction takes place on Thursday, October 30, with all proceeds benefiting Move Africa’s mission to eradicate period poverty.