Designer and stylist Shaldon Kopman founded Naked Ape in 2005, blending African heritage with his eco-conscious philosophy. After a notable hiatus he returned to the runway and relaunched Naked Ape with the AW25 Afro Monks collection at SA Fashion Week in 2024. His SS25 collection, "Urban Camo", created with botanical artist Ira Bekker, is a powerful meditation on slow fashion and conscious luxury.
