A Durban fashion visionary, Luyanda Majozi recently clinched victory at the prestigious GISU Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in China for his sustainable streetwear clothing brand.
Guangzhou, China (04 November 2024) – Luyanda Majozi, a budding entrepreneur with a creative flair, clinched victory in the Start-Up Category at the prestigious GISU Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in China on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) student and owner of sustainable streetwear apparel label Enigmatic Cotton, said that reaching the finals of the 2024 Alliance Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition was an exhilarating milestone for him and his brand.
Luyanda’s triumph is more than just a win; it’s a testament to the power of youthful ambition and sustainable fashion.
“It validates our vision of creating a sustainable fashion hub and showcases the impact of our innovative approach to the fashion industry.
“This achievement means that our efforts to blend sustainability, style and community empowerment are being recognised on a global platform, giving us the momentum to push further towards our goals,” shared Majozi.
According to DUT, the Alliance of Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU), which connects universities globally through collaborative initiatives, hosts an annual Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.
Open to full-time students and graduates from GISU’s member and affiliate universities, the competition provides a global platform for young innovators to present their solutions to real-world challenges.
Game-changers like Majozi are paving the way for a generation of adaptive graduates who will make transformative contributions to society, uplifting lives and livelihoods in impactful ways.
The university extended gratitude to everyone involved in supporting Majozi, acknowledging the dedication of faculty, mentors and peers who have played an instrumental role in helping him achieve success.
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