Renowned South African fashion designer and LVMH Prize winner Thebe Magugu is partnering with Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, to launch the THEBE MAGUGU SUITE and MAGUGU HOUSE CAPE TOWN this December. The partnership – which marks Thebe Magugu’s debut into luxury hospitality and Belmond’s first Designer Residence concept – brings Thebe’s distinctive Afro-modernist vision to one of Cape Town’s most iconic hotels. It also underscores Mount Nelson’s commitment to championing contemporary African culture while providing a space for the continent’s next generation of creative visionaries.
The THEBE MAGUGU SUITE: Where Afro-British Design Comes Together
Renowned for celebrating African identity and contemporary sophistication – and with his work showcased globally from Paris Fashion Week to the Metropolitan Museum of Art – Magugu brings his creative vision to the redesign of one of Mount Nelson’s historic wings. Set across two floors, the THEBE MAGUGU SUITE will feature a striking lobby leading into a characterful lounge and dining area, designed for intimate gatherings and evenings of celebration, complete with a cocktail cabinet. The terrace upstairs offers sweeping views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and the Nellie’s iconic palm-lined entrance. Upstairs, the THEBE MAGUGU SUITE is a secluded retreat with a king-size bedroom draped in patterned fabrics, opening onto a balcony that frames views of the Mount Nelson’s rolling lawns.
MAGUGU HOUSE CAPE TOWN: A Celebration of Cultural Exchange
Launching alongside the THEBE MAGUGU SUITE is MAGUGU HOUSE CAPE TOWN, a curated atelier space co-created with StudioLandt, showcasing limited-edition pieces, archival garments and accessories from the acclaimed designer, rotating seasonally. MAGUGU HOUSE CAPE TOWN will be a vibrant hub dedicated to collaborative projects and emerging artists, also featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of books and objects, celebrating African design, literature and craft. Visitors can also look forward to salon-style events, screenings and exhibits, transforming MAGUGU HOUSE into a dynamic platform for the creative community.
Mount Nelson Hotel: A Cultural ‘Force’ in Cape Town
The anticipated collaboration is born from Mount Nelson’s Confections x Collections – an annual celebration of Pan-African fashion curated by sustainability platform Twyg – a respected voice in the African sustainability movement. The launch of Magugu’s landmark project marks a significant evolution in Mount Nelson’s Confections X Collections- now in its fourth year, the initiative debuted in 2022 with Magugu as its inaugural designer so an authentic and natural evolution of the relationship with Thebe.
The THEBE MAGUGU SUITE will be part of Belmond’s Signature Suites and Villas and will be available to book from December 2025. MAGUGU HOUSE CAPE TOWN will be open to the public from 10th of November 2025.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
76 Orange St,Gardens
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
+27 21 483 1000
