A Transformation Program for Renewal, Dignity & Purpose
Under the Suits & Ties Business Group, the Restoration Academy is a high-impact transformation initiative designed for individuals who have been marginalized by society - including former inmates, individuals recovering from addiction, and those who’ve lost their sense of identity through hardship or spiritual misalignment.
The Academy serves as a sanctuary for those seeking a new beginning. We walk with participants through a journey of personal restoration - helping them rediscover who they are, rebuild their lives with dignity, and re-enter society with confidence and clarity of purpose.
Identity Reconstruction: Personal development, coaching, mentoring, and reflective practices.
Emotional Wellness: Trauma recovery, therapy, self-forgiveness, and resilience-building.
Skills Development: Hands-on training in areas such as fashion, etiquette, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.
Dignified Reintegration: Tailored suits, formal community dinners, career support, and symbolic graduation experiences.
The Suit: Every graduate receives a custom-tailored suit - a powerful symbol of restored dignity and readiness for a new chapter.
The Table: Monthly formal dinners foster community, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
The Name: Restoration Academy reflects refinement and purpose - this is not rehabilitation, but renewal.
The first sanctuary of the Restoration Academy is being established in the Eastern Cape - a region rich in resilience and legacy, yet often underserved in opportunity. This isn’t just about changing lives - it’s about restoring design, dignity, and direction for individuals the world has overlooked.
We offer more than hope; we provide structure, mentorship, and the tools for real, lasting transformation. The Academy is a response to a deeper need — for spaces where people can rise again with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of who they are.
This is restoration done with intention. It’s scalable, sustainable, and deeply human.