Thula Sindi matriculated (2001) from the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg and studied at LISOF (London International School of Fashion).

His debut was as head designer at Dutch textile Company, Vlisco, the day after he graduated. He introduced Vlicsos fashion line with a show at South African Fashion Week in 2005, along with fellow designers Malcom Kluk and Palesa Mokobung. In February 2006 Thula started developing his own range, which hit the runway at SAFW 2006 (a year in which he earned a semi-finalist spot at the Nederburg Rare Fashion Finds Contest). He was also nominated as a finalist in the Marie Claire emerging designer contest in 2007 and 2008.

Thula went on to show a successful collection during Couture Fashion Week in Paris with the assistance of SA Tourism and Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe. This was followed up with a showing at both the Cape Town and Joburg Fashion Weeks. In November he was nominated as top 10 emerging designers in the FIMA: Afrique est la mode pan African fashion contest which was held in Niamey, Niger.

Thulas Winter 08 collection showcased at Audi Fashion Week in March to much critical acclaim and saw him taking the collection to Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Guangzong in early April of 2008 in association with the Department of Arts and Culture. Thula showcased his recent collection in Luanda, Angola and in Lagos, Nigeria during the Nigeria’s Next Super Model search in September. Thula has created a special collection in association with Vlisco to be shown in Cotonou,Benin in November.

Thula now produces his effortlessly elegant womens wear from his Rosebank Studio in JHB as well as designing at Gavin Rajah in Cape Town on a freelance basis.

The 24 year old designer dresses women on the move like Caprice, Noni Gasa, Busi Lurayi, Penny Lebyane, Bridget Masinga and Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe