

The 48 Collection: The Mathanda Shirt — Black
A garment that speaks before you do.
The Mathanda Shirt is a limited-edition short sleeve shirt from the Africa Unite/d: The 48 Collection — a love letter to the nations of the world, told through the language of considered African design.
At the chest, a constellation of international flags orbits a proudly African centrepiece; each shirt features one participating African nation at its centre, surrounded by the other nations in a symbolic expression of solidarity, support, and shared success. As the central country changes, the message remains the same: united in spirit, united in support.
The back reveals the shirt’s defining detail: a structural centre belt that transforms the silhouette entirely. Wear it loose for a relaxed, editorial drape. Fasten and blouson it for a cropped, sculptural look. One shirt. Many conversations.
Designed as unisex wear and crafted for the individual who refuses to be defined by a single identity, much like the collection itself.
Made to Order — Crafted Exclusively for You.
- Fabric: 100% Tencel
- Colours: Black / White
- Fit: Unisex — relaxed through the body
- Styling: Multi-style — wear the back sash loose, fastened, or blousoned
- Origin: Made in South Africa
- Edition: Limited Edition — Africa Unite/d: The 48 Collection
Also available in White — coming soon.

