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# DJ Design Lines
South Africa's Solly Vista Creates a Jealous T-shirt

By joel nonyane | Published 2009-06-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwaal-t-shirts-are-talk-of-the-town-in-the-street-of-soweto
References: [janefurse.synthasite](http://www.janefurse.synthasite.com) & [yfm.co.za](http://www.yfm.co.za)

Solly Vista is one of South Africa's famous DJs. He has created a trendy t-shirt which is getting tons of support in the streets of Soweto, South Africa.

The Solly Vista t-shirt is called ‘KWAAL,’ which means ‘jealousy’ in English. The ‘KWALL’ t-shirt has become the talk of the town in Soweto, with more and more young people wearing the different colors of the brand. Solly Vista has launched his own [clothing label](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diary-1999) and is currently selling in stores. The brand has expanded from the t-shirt to include [hoodies and sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-drop) for men and women.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Streetwear Revival:** The success of Solly Vista's 'KWAAL' t-shirt signals a resurgence in popularity for streetwear fashion in South Africa.
- **Celebrity Fashion Influencers:** Solly Vista's clothing label demonstrates the influential power of celebrities in shaping fashion trends among young people.
- **Local Brand Empowerment:** The growing support for Solly Vista's brand highlights a rising demand for locally-owned and culturally-relevant clothing brands in South Africa.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** The success of Solly Vista's clothing line presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to tap into the streetwear trend and cater to the growing demand.
- **Music and Entertainment:** The intersection of music and fashion represented by Solly Vista's brand opens up possibilities for collaborations and cross-promotions between musicians and clothing brands.
- **Retail:** The popularity of Solly Vista's clothing label in South Africa creates an opportunity for retailers to stock and promote locally-made streetwear brands.

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