Robyn Agulhas is one of the most exciting young designers originating out of Cape Town. Having graduated from fashion school in 2019, her astounding graduate collection is now a fully-fledged brand under the name SinCHUI, pioneering a sartorial wave known as “tech-utility” – in which functional streetwear merges with technological accentuation, such as the incorporation of iridescent reflective fabric and QR codes into the garments. Inspired by social media, and the ever-blurring and merging virtual reality with our own physical perceptions, Robyn embodies her generations fearlessness around the digital acceleration of the 21st century – utilizing its presence for the development of her own curiosity and creativity. 

I began my career in the film industry working as an assistant stylist, later becoming a stylist – I was always deeply drawn to fashion, but it took me quite a long time to figure out that fashion was meant to be my life path. I worked in corporate and tried many things, but nothing seemed to fuel my commitment as much as when I finally decided to go to fashion school and study design. Now I am running my brand, SinCHUI, and continue to style - among also having a lot of amazing collaborations on the go. 

Things didn’t come easy for me in terms of academics, and struggled for a long time to find out what I was good at – and so finding fashion as this incredible space in which I can thrive and be creative continues to inspire me. I wake up every day knowing that I am doing what I am meant to do – it’s definitely not always easy, but every aspect of what I do is part of my passion, such as sourcing textiles and building my collections. I get to push myself within fashion, and still remain loving it so much even when things get tough – and it has taught me to never give up and to always give fully of myself in whatever I do.