From dressing dolls to clothing clients

A little girl’s childhood obsession has blossomed into a young woman’s flourishing career.

This is the story of 20-year-old Lorato Tshegofatso, an upcoming local fashion designer with ambitions of sewing her way to the very top of the industry.

The Kanye native is confident she has the talent and the hunger to realise her lofty dreams.

Speaking to Voice Money this week, Tshegofatso revealed her passion for fashion dates back to her primary school days, when she would spend hours playing dress-up with her dolls.

"I used to have many dolls as a toddler, I would try and dress them up ...