Entrepreneur Lesedi Matlapeng launched from studying Fashion Design at the Pretoria Technikon in South Africa, to owning a company which is on record for successfully designing and dressing models of international stature. Kefseddy Designs was born in 2003 after Lesedi was asked to design the wardrobe for Miss Botswana to wear on the Miss World stage. “The label is here to provide people with suitable garments, designing all kinds, types and size of clothes” says Lesedi.

Specialising in evening dresses, ethnic and leather outfits, wedding gowns and collaborations, we are inspired by our clients who hold many different kinds of challenges and aspirations. This inspires us to stay grounded and focused - our rewards are our happy and satisfied clients.

The company Kefseddy Designs has undertaken a number of projects to date, amongst them being: The wardrobe for Miss Botswana 2003, 2009 and 2010; showcasing company designs 2004 (at the BITF & Redds 2005); dressing Miss Malaika 2005; dressing Miss Universe (Botswana) 2010; Miss Universe in Las Vegas; as well as the current Miss Botswana at the upcoming Miss World. She also designed the final evening dress worn by Miss Botswana 2009, Sumaiya Marope, at the 2009 Miss World pageant held in South Africa.

Her career has been shaped by pageants in her designs of the last five years, where she has carved a successful niche. She flew to Sao Paulo Brazil for the 2011 Miss Universe to support Miss Universe Botswana 2010 winner, Larona Kgabo, as well as to get to admire her design on stage first-hand. The company has also been the recipient of many awards acknowledging their successful and inspired approach to fashion. Lesedi was awarded the Best Business Enterprise at the 2007 biennial Botswana National Youth Service Awards. Her products can be accessed on-line.