{"id":24450,"date":"2026-03-23T11:42:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/?p=24450"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:42:58","slug":"boksburg-teen-kyle-fernandez-builds-a-fashion-brand-with-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/blog\/2026\/03\/23\/boksburg-teen-kyle-fernandez-builds-a-fashion-brand-with-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Boksburg teen Kyle Fernandez builds a fashion brand with heart"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Building a fashion brand <\/em>with heart<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Boksburg matric learner Kyle Fernandez has turned quiet conviction into a sold-out brand, proving that authenticity and heart can take you further than hype ever could.<\/p>\n<p>Kyle Fernandez, a matric learner with a sketchbook never too far from reach, has spent the past year turning belief and imagination into a sell-out fashion collection.<\/p>\n<p>While many young entrepreneurs are driven by visibility and fast growth, Kyle has taken a different path. He believes that if something is built with authenticity, the right people will find it.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s absolutely beautiful,\u2019 he says about his brand\u2019s take off. \u2018It\u2019s everything I imagined. I\u2019m very proud of it.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>His mother, Jacqueline, remembers when it was only talk. He used to draw constantly. He spoke about starting a business long before he knew how to do it. When he finally decided to move into clothing, she stepped in quietly, not to lead, but to support.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He found the manufacturers. He designed everything. He held the meetings. I stayed in the background. It was lovely to watch him grow on his own,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A wing and a word<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The foundation of Kyle\u2019s brand lies in a belief he shares with his mother. They believe in angels and in sending good energy into the universe so that what is meant for you finds its way back.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24455\" style=\"width: 1120px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24455\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-2-1068x1602.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kyle Fernandez and his family. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That belief became a wing. Kyle deliberately designed one wing for his garments.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018One wing should be in your heart, and one wing should be on what you\u2019re wearing. It should reside with you.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The word <em>Prosperity<\/em> became central to his first collection. For him, it is about peace and positive intention.<\/p>\n<p>His hoodies and T-shirts were not designed as trend pieces. They were designed as messages. On the back of one shirt, two wings meet.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I called it intertwined by souls. Whoever wears it, we are connected. We are all human,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>The storytelling has resonated. His first collection sold out almost instantly.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I don\u2019t want to just sell clothing. I want people to connect with the story,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Silence before creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Kyle\u2019s creative process begins in stillness. Before sketching, he takes five minutes in silence to clear his thoughts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24456\" style=\"width: 1120px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24456\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-3-1068x1602.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kyle Fernandez. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018Whatever comes after that is authentic to me. I don\u2019t overthink it. I don\u2019t search for better words. It\u2019s exactly what I feel in that moment,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>Jacqueline admits her approach to business has always been different. She believes in chasing opportunities and pushing for sales.<\/p>\n<p>Kyle has shown her another way.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He doesn\u2019t want everyone wearing his brand. He wants it to resonate with the right people,\u2019 shares Jacqueline.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Discipline beyond fashion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fashion is only one part of Kyle\u2019s story. He is also a three-time world champion in karate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24452\" style=\"width: 1179px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24452\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1179\" height=\"937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-1.jpg 1179w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-1-400x318.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-1-1024x814.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-1-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-1-528x420.jpg 528w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-1-696x553.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-1-1068x849.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kyle Fernandez. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After 12 years of dedication, he and his father achieved their first Dan black belts together in December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018That was emotional. It felt like we won something huge together,\u2019 says Kyle.<\/p>\n<p>Kyle said karate shaped his discipline and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Training before and after school meant sacrifice. It meant missing out on other school sports. It also meant building trust with coaches and teammates.<\/p>\n<p>His mother remembers the early days when competition brought anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He was nervous and unsure, but it built his character. We grew as a family through that journey,\u2019 says Jacqueline.<\/p>\n<p>The family travelled internationally for competitions, with Italy leaving the strongest impression on Kyle.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It was the history. It was beautiful,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A year of leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Academically, Kyle has also excelled. After being recognised for his academic achievements in 2025, he was elected as head boy this year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24453\" style=\"width: 1066px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24453\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-4.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-4-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-4-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-4-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-4-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-4-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-4-696x1045.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kyle Fernandez. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s a nice title but it\u2019s about who I am. People trusted me,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>Balancing school, sport and a growing brand has not been easy. He admits there were moments when everything felt overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Time management was key. My heart was in art, and my mind was in school.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>He chose to slow his brand down this year to focus on his final exams and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018That was hard but necessary,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Giving back quietly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Despite his success, Kyle avoids the spotlight. He prefers working behind the scenes and letting others shine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24457\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24457\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1-1536x1099.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1-587x420.jpg 587w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1-696x498.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Kyle-5-1-1068x764.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kyle Fernandez. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He has used his platform to support organisations such as Urban Ruins and the SPCA.<\/p>\n<p>He has donated clothes for school initiatives and community efforts, often without seeking recognition.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The only time you should look down on someone is when you are helping them up,\u2019 he says, echoing a lesson from his parents.<\/p>\n<p>Jacqueline beams when she speaks about that quality in him.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He remains humble. That makes me proud,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Looking ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Currently stocked at Unseen Grail in Boksburg and having showcased his work at the German School in Johannesburg\u2019s annual fashion show, Kyle is already sketching what comes next.<\/p>\n<p>He envisions an eccentric women\u2019s collection featuring denim, leather and bold silhouettes.<\/p>\n<p>He plans to study fashion alongside a business degree, possibly through private institutions offering combined programmes.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m willing to put my head down for four or five years. It will pay off,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>When asked where he sees his brand in five years, he does not hesitate.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018As big as possible. I see it inspiring people. I see it helping people.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>There is no fixed destination in his mind. Only growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018If you plant a seed, you don\u2019t know which direction it will grow. The important thing is who it inspires,\u2019 Kyle says with a smile.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The recipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For other young entrepreneurs, his advice is simple.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Trust yourself. Be authentic. Listen to criticism and grow from it.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>And the secret ingredient behind it all?<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Love,\u2019 he says. \u2018If you love what you do, you won\u2019t doubt it.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a fashion brand with heart Boksburg matric learner Kyle Fernandez has turned quiet conviction into a sold-out brand, proving that authenticity and heart can take you further than hype ever could. 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