The Makoti Dress is a beautifully sculpted knit dress made with figure-shaping Anatoknit technology from the very first AZ Factory MyBody story, featuring oversized bell sleeves and a mod-inspired cut-out. Makoti means bride in South Africa, and Thebe used references from his upbringing to create this bride-inspired image.

What if Africa were the birthplace of couture? This was the central question for our collaborative product story with Thebe Magugu, INTERSECTION. As the birthplace of Alber and Thebe, Africa is a foundational starting point for both designers and holds key aspects of luxury, such as generational craft and storytelling as core elements of its culture.

For this product story, Thebe juxtaposes nu-Africa aesthetics with the notable principles of couture: classic garments are reinvented in smart fabrics, bold prints and modern, versatile silhouettes to create new hybrid shapes, intended for all women.


- Turtleneck
- Circular chest cut-out
- Designed with AZ Factory’s AnatoKnit technology to smoothly shape the waist
- Flared hemline
- Length: 120 cm