Studio · est. 2015 · Pretoria → JHB

The Artistic.
A mixture of cultures.

Founded by Brandon Sandile Thambekwayo. A fashion brand designing hoodies, caps, jackets and more — built to let people express the version of themselves they want the world to see.

The Artistic mascot — orange dreadlocks, checkered headband, blue gas mask, green tears.
Executive summary

Fashion for everyone — men, women and kids.

The Artistic is a fashion brand that designs different types of fashionable clothing — hoodies, caps and jackets, just to name a few.

Our brand allows consumers to express their personalities, or a version of themselves that they want to achieve.

Our target market is diverse, because we serve men, women and small children.

A short timeline
  1. 2015
    Brand established

    Brandon Sandile Thambekwayo starts The Artistic while still in high school in Pretoria.

  2. 2019
    Cassper Nyovest · Fill Up Royal Bafokeng

    Career milestone — we styled Cassper Nyovest for his Fill Up Royal Bafokeng moment.

  3. 2020
    Stylist + retail

    Working at a clothing store styling celebrities across the SA music industry.

  4. 2021
    Butterfly Effect

    Released the Butterfly Effect collection — a turning point in the brand's print language.

  5. 2022
    Drip Season · Chicano

    Two collections in one year — Drip Season and Chicano.

  6. 2024
    Let's Play

    The Let's Play collection drops — new colourways released throughout 2025 / 2026.

Brandon on stage in the green THE ARTISTIC vest, mid-air with a microphone.
About us

Adaptable design.
Entertainment culture.

The Artistic is identified by its adaptable design style, which finds expression across diverse entertainment-industry cultures.

Despite the trends, the outfits are everlasting and capture the character of the customer.

The brand specializes in clothing with an eye on the fashions of the entertainment business — striking a balance between designer and streetwear, unstructured and fitted, and allowing both sexes to express their natural sense of style.

Our mission

Good quality clothing — day or night, any age, any gender.

The art of fashion is an expression of personal style. Our customers value originality, are fashionable and self-assured.

The Artistic mascot in green — orange dreads, checkered band, blue gas mask, green tears.
Woman in a clean white tee with embroidered mascot, white pants, blue laces.
Design

Simple, clear, excellent.

Our designs are simple, clear, yet excellent — using materials that hold a unique look.

They provide a comfortable yet sophisticated feel that highlights the wearer's personality.

A blend of comfortable, designer and streetwear. The body is the focal point — the vehicle for the visual expression of both security and freedom.

Our products

Original prints. Real quality. Fair price.

Our products stand out for their fashionable design and a flawless balance between real quality and cost.

We design clothing for those with a sense of style who favour a laid-back but stylish look — the voice of creative people who want to adhere to a single brand while experimenting with various styles.

All of the prints are original creations of the brand.

Orange hoodie with dripping THE ARTISTIC graphic on the back.
Quality control

A QC system runs the entire production process — every finished piece delivered lines up with our guidelines and promises.

For everyone

Men, women and small children. Day or night. Streetwear or designer — your call.

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Pretoria · Johannesburg

Recognised across Gauteng. Get in touch and we'll come back to you.

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