Actress, TV presenter and radio personality Thando Thabethe launched her underwear and shapewear range last night at a star-studded event that brought the sexy to Johannesburg's skyline, as guests arrived in their best "pyjama chic" outfits to celebrate with the star.
Invitees were treated to a mix of cocktails from sponsor Cîroc, while watching "real women" walk the runway in Thabooty's shapewear and underwear. Body positivity was the theme of the night, as the women confidently showcased the new collection without a care for stretch marks, cellulite or the odd thigh-wobble. #IAmWoman is the message Thabethe hopes to bring across with her line of underwear, which includes a blend of pieces that resemble lingerie – adding a tantalising edge to underwear meant for women of all sizes – demonstrating that your measurements shouldn't be a factor when it comes to you being able to feel desirable. A point Thabethe was quick to make, however, is that the range was not created for men to look at, but for women to enjoy for themselves in order to feel irresistible when standing in the mirror in nothing but their Thabooty's garments.
"I wanted to create something women wouldn't be ashamed to wear, and something that would meet my functional needs. Whether it was to even out, control or contour, I needed something that wouldn't roll down my body or make me feel like I was wearing a blanket underneath my clothes," states Thabethe.
Photography courtesy of Austin Malema
The range also includes cute and sporty pieces with the word "Thabooty's" adorning large sections of the collection's bra and panty straps, reminiscent of luxury clothing brand, Moschino's, branding emblazoned on its most popular skivvies. And while Thabethe's fun and sexy creations were undoubtedly the showstoppers of the collection, the smattering of functional foundation pieces for women looking to hide bumps and gain support means she is serious about gaining a share of the underclothing market.
You can grab some Thabooty's gear at: thandothabethe.com
