Thebe Magugu
Xhosa Heritage Dress
- Description
- Details
Thebe Magugu's Xhosa Heritage dress is a long crepe dress featuring a plunging neckline, balloon sleeves and a neck tie. This dress tells the story of the divine AmaXhosa, tracing back to as early as 7AD in the wider Cape region. The AmaXhosa became known as 'The Red Ones', as they dyed their clothes in orange and red, depicted in this dress with the use of these bright tones.
- Made in: South Africa
- Composition: 100% polyester
- Model is 180cm and is wearing size small
- Fit: Relaxed
- Care instructions: Dry clean only
ABOUT Thebe Magugu

Thebe Magugu is an internationally acclaimed South African brand, known for ready-to-wear collections featuring contemporary aesthetics while reaffirming cultural honour. Our edit includes the Heritage Dress Capsule, a love letter to South Africa's rich cultural heritage.
Size Guide
This size guide should be used as a guideline. Sizes may vary due to individual variances that may affect sizing. For information specific to the product, please refer to the product details on the product’s page.
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WOMEN’S APPAREL
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
US | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
Combined Sizes | S - M | L - XL |
WOMEN’S APPAREL - Resort & Swimwear
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UK | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | - |
US | 0 | 2-4 | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12 | - |
Bikini Top | A | A/B | B/C | C/D | D | - |
MEN’S APPAREL - Coats, Blazers and Jackets
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UK | 34-36 | 38 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46 | - |
US | 34-36 | 38 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46 | - |
MEN’S APPAREL – Shorts and Trousers
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UK | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | - |
US | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | - |
SHOES – Men’s and Women’s
UK | EU | US |
---|---|---|
3 | 36 | 5.5 |
4 | 37 | 6.5 |
5 | 38 | 7.5 |
6 | 39 | 8.5 |
7 | 40 | 9.5 |
8 | 41 | 10 |
8.5 | 42 | 11 |
9.5 | 43 | 12 |
10.5 | 44 | 13 |
11.5 | 44 | 14 |
12.5 | 46 | 15 |
BABY APPAREL – Tops and Bottoms
AGE | HEIGHT (cm) | CHEST (cm) | WAIST (cm) |
---|---|---|---|
1 – 3 Months | 62 | 43 | 44 |
3 – 6 Months | 68 | 45 | 46 |
6 -9 Months | 74 | 47 | 48 |
9 – 12 Months | 80 | 49 | 50 |
12 – 18 Months | 86 | 40 | 51 |
18 – 24 Months | 92 | 53 | 52 |
24 – 36 Months | 98 | 55 | 53 |
BABY SHOES
AGE | UK | EU | US | Measurement (cm) |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 – 3 Months | 0 | 16 | 1 | 9 - 10.7 |
3 – 6 Months | 1 | 17 | 2 | 10.8 – 11.6 |
6 -12 Months | 2 | 18 | 3 | 11.6 – 12.2 |
12 – 18 Months | 3 | 19 | 4 | 12.4 - 13 |