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Thando Made

@thandomade

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Denim researcher, NOWstalgia lover, music and history of all things, past and present.
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Vinylcool brings you… @thandomade A Denim Researcher with an avid love for denim heritage, culture and the stories woven into what we wear. His approach to music is just as tactile—rooted in rich history and vinyl and a deep appreciation for the craft of DJing. Preserving the expressive art of the booth, ThandoMade brings needle drops, beatmatching by ear and hands-on cueing into every set. Expect carefully selected records, raw groove and a genuine connection between music, culture and the people on the floor. Come through and lets enjoy the music and good vibes together… 🗓️ 10 October 2026 🕰️ 15:00:00 till Late 📍 @sumthing_sumthing.jhb 🎟️ FREE ENTRY #deepsouljaevents #sumthingsumthing #vinylcool #daytimevibes #thandomade by @thandomade
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12 days ago
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Radical empathy under the Soweto sun. Love will save day, we will be okay! The true measure of a brand is not found in the silhouette of its garments, but in the sanctuary it builds for its people. This past Heritage Day, the open-air-landscape of the second annual @thesis_lifestyle A Day at Thesis Picnic at the Soweto Equestrian Centre offered far more than an exhibition of local style. Having been entirely blown away by the inaugural edition, l returned to be taken up higher. What unfolded yesterday peeled back an entirely new, visceral layer of what it means for a brand to commune with its people. The defining revelation did not happen under the main stage speakers or amidst the beautifully tailored streetwear crowds. It happened in the quiet, protective geometry of a routine, chivalrous act. Walking my lady to the restroom, a deliberate habit ensuring her safety, I encountered a level of foresight I have never witnessed at any mass gathering in my entire life. Staged just before the entrance was a beautifully appointed wellness station offering complimentary tampons, disposal tissues, and hand cream. By placing essential sanitary care directly at the threshold of the space, Thesis deliberately engineered a touchpoint of pure thoughtfulness, transforming a standard public amenity into a baseline for human dignity. In a society working tirelessly to correct, protect, and actively rewrite the narrative for women, this gesture went far beyond standard hospitality. It was a radical demonstration of spatial dignity. By anticipating a woman’s fundamental physiological needs and ensuring her comfort, Thesis showed how an environment can be engineered to make women feel profoundly safe, honoured, and shielded. Looking out at the collective vibration of the space, it became clear that this wasn’t just a corporate event; it was a living, breathing testament to a conscious community economy. It proved that true culture is never superficial, it is built on the active foundation of mutual respect, deliberate protection, and quiet, revolutionary care. #thesislifestyle #soweto #community #brand #cx by @thandomade
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24 days ago
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Unlike months that clearly belong to a specific season, September stands alone in its transition, possessing a quiet, solitary beauty that doesn’t fit neatly into standard categories. #gratitude #ground by @thandomade
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a month ago
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Sunshine in the city, yellow is the colour of sun rays, greener grass and trees and the bluest skies. #gratitude #sunshine by @thandomade
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2 months ago
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@itsarthurdlamini YOU SEE ME! One Love King! #gratitude #mutualadmiration #youseeme by @thandomade
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2 months ago
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What began as a quiet observation grew into a realisation of what true representation actually looks like. Thapelo Mokoena’s appearance on the cover of GQ South Africa represents a powerful paradigm shift. Contemporary representation is no longer just a superficial milestone, it is a testament to enduring architecture over fleeting fame. For over two decades, Mokoena has systematically built a career centered on longevity, transformation, and ownership. His journey provides a blueprint for how modern creative professionals shift from mere talent to the ultimate architects of their own narratives. The intersection of Thapelo Mokoena and Samuel L. Jackson’s careers reveals this exact shared architecture for professional navigation. While operating on different scales and in different eras, both men transitioned from being faces on a screen to architects of cultural empires. The deep parallel is that neither man stands on these historic covers merely as a model for someone else’s brand. Ultimately, Mokoena’s GQ cover acts as a celebratory mirror. It proves that when Black creatives break barriers today, they don’t just stand there to be photographed, they stand there as bosses, owners, and leaders who have fundamentally earned their space through undeniable, quiet execution. #gratitude #thoughts @bluecanvaslifejozisa by @thandomade
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2 months ago
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Received compliments for this get up, a great talking point at school drop off with the other dads and in the streets from other fashion guys and my daughter thinks I looked really cool and took this snap. Navy is my favourite colour and the monochromatic grid works for me all the time. A pop of red colour to add mischief. A pair of Persol shades to increase my face value 😆 Jacket: GSTAR exclusives - Kioto Mazarine Stretch denim. Chinos: GSTAR Correct chinos in Selvedge denim from Candiani fabric Mills Shoes: GSTAR Hat: GSTAR Shirt: GSTAR #denim #gstar #candiani #redbeannie #fashion by @thandomade
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2 months ago
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History in our roots, the present in our being, the future in our talk, and a quiet gesture with the loudest impact (a cup of coffee). Bless up young bloods and keep on keeping on @bhekibutnotcele @aluwani_net by @thandomade
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2 months ago
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Kith and Kin #gratitude #connect #mutualadmiration by @thandomade
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4 months ago
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Frequency check: the beat still keeping time and the song is still sung! 💫💥 #gratitude #light #being #lifeforce #existence by @thandomade
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4 months ago
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Spent the morning at Transwerke in Braamfontein, stepping into the 10:00 to 17:00 time capsule that is @bts_bts_studios Beautiful Things Studio (BTS). Whether you are a purist or a traveler tracking the evolution of Johannesburg’s style and art culture, make the time to pull up. There is an unwritten history being documented here by @bombisa Lazi Mathebula. It is a space where art doesn’t just sit on a wall to be looked at; it lives, breathes, and walks the street. Lazi’s work operates in a beautiful proximity between fine art and subcultural identity. The exact same post-digital linework and heavy South African narratives that anchor his large gallery canvases translate directly onto the textile prints of his limited garment drops. You are looking at clothing treated as a form of local knowledge production. Walked out with a dope, all-weather cap. The embroidery showcasing the BTS logos and symbols carrying a piece of the studio’s visual alphabet out onto the pavement. It’s functional, utilitarian, and deeply rooted in the city’s landscape. The environment doesn’t force anything on you; it simply invites you into a state of conversation and awareness. Jazz and hip-hop play softly, filling the room alongside an archive of books that asks you to stay a while. Green plants soften the raw, heavy industrial steel sculptures that anchor the studio’s storytelling. It is a quiet blueprint for building an active, purposeful career rooted in his passion. by @thandomade
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4 months ago
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J A P A N • D I A R I E S | O S A K A #osaka #japan #denim #momotaro #fullcount by @thandomade
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5 months ago
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