Interview first appeared on Y-Not Culture’s 3rd Edition

In the realm of fashion, there are few innovators as captivating and boundary-pushing as Thatiso “Vuittots” Dube, the creative genius and founder of Galxboy. With a unique approach to design and a commitment to inclusivity, Galxboy has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. In this exclusive interview with Unarine Ramaru, we delve into the origins of the brand, the recent collaborations that have shaken the streetwear scene, and the secrets to Galxboy‘s enduring success. Strap in as we embark on a journey of Galxboy through the mind of a visionary and the man who brought it to life.

1. What is the significance of the name GALXBOY? 
The basic breakdown of GALXBOY is about Girl X Boys and the things they do because of each other. The name is also pronounced Galaxy Boy, which takes us to the galaxy, where Venus is where “females” are from and Mars is where “males” are from. 

2. Back in 2008, you started out with a brand named Cheeseboy. How did the transition from Cheese Boy to Galxboyhappen? 
I Just Felt Like The Name Cheese Boy Won’t Be Able To Cross Boarders Because At That Time I Was Looking At Brands Like Nike, Vans, Supreme, and Louis Vuitton, And Their Names Were “Universal”. So I went and started everything from scratch, researching all of my favourite international and local brands, and ended up with GALXBOY. 

3. I want to buy my uncle a birthday present, and his age is 31. Will I find anything in the GALXBOY range that will still be relevant for a person his age? 
– Definitely! When we design a collection that includes every age group, as teenagers, sometimes we want to look our age and sometimes we want to look older, so as we design, we make sure everyone is Is Included.
Your uncle could grab one of our “SnapBach” t-shirts in black black velvet print or black on black on grey print. 

4. Recently, GALXBOY released a collaborative range with Johannesburg rap duo WRAP and showcased their range at STR CRD. What does this mean for the brand? 
This basically means we fuck with the streets, and whatever inspires us, we want to showcase. That’s what happened with the WRAP collaboration, and STR.CRD was the perfect place to drop such a collection because the street was present there. 

5. What range of clothing does GALXBOY offer? 
We have tank tops, t-shirts, crop tops, beanies, leggings, and sweaters, just to name a few. 
The range is still growing, and we’re even moving into more female clothing like dresses, etc. 

6. Many clothing brands have come and gone; what is the secret to keeping them running for a long time? 
Focus on making your product better; always try to bring something new to the game; and don’t worry about what other brands are doing, but be aware of them because they do. Don’t worry about what other brands are doing, but be aware of them because they do exist. 

7. Where can we find GALXBOY clothing? 
We Are Not In Stores Yet, Busy Working On That, But Orders Are Welcome Through Our Site, www.galxboy.co.za. Anyone can contact us, and we’ll be happy to deliver anywhere in the world. 

8. The masses won’t forgive me if I end this interview without asking how Vuittots came out of Thatiso Dube. 
Well, It Started With “TOTS” Which I Got In Primary School While In History Class Learning About “Hot N Tots”, Apparently I Looked Like One Of Them, So The Name Stuck To Me Forever, Than I Fell In Love With Louis Vuitton, Needed A Cool Name On Facebook, So I Named Myself “Vuittots,” Derived From “Vuitton”