MeMeMe is a much loved boutique and emporium that stocks the best of Ready to Wear South African designer clothing, accessories, shoes and handbags. The company was started by award winning sculptor and fashion designer, Doreen Southwood in 2001, with the goal of establishing an accessible and independent fashion emporium for South African fashion designers.…
The My Republik line is simple elegance versatile leisure wear clothing for the inspired person that believes in their own voice and is not afraid to live up to their greatness. Founded in Windhoek, in 2014, My Republik is a clothing brand designing, stitching and trimming contemporary and effortless style women and men’s wear. We…
The premise of YDE was conceptualized as a means to showcase the local talent of South Africa’s clothing, footwear and accessory designers. YDE created a store for young, trendy customers of both sexes and was able to offer original, sexy, chic, expressive, edgy, and exclusive designer clothing and accessories to customers who followed both local…
In 1961, Hajra Wadee and her husband, the late Ahmed Wadee started selling socks and shirts in an arcade between Market and Commissioner Streets in Johannesburg. The business was then registered under the name Arcade Wholesalers. In the 90’s Hajra’s son, Ashraf Wadee, opened the store “Makotis” on 112 President Street. Makotis was chosen as…
Market On Main is a weekly up-market market that trades local foods and design. Market on Main takes place every Sunday at Arts on Main, downtown Johannesburg from 10am – 3pm. The market was launched on Sunday 23 January 2011. Our goal is to encourage inner city lifestyle, and provide a relaxed and creative space for makers…
Making a bold statement, yet blending into the surrounding suburb of Melville, 27Boxes is a realisation of edgy design and practical implementation. A radical departure from the shopping malls of our generation, yet not a return to the high streets of our youth. 27Boxes showcases the best of a shopping centre set in a garden,…
The Space, with our collective heart, works hard to support local design. Know that it is not just a handful of local designers you’re supporting when you shop our ranges – but also the good people who work for them. And their families. The knock-on effect of buying local filters into communities around SA and…
Operating out of her shop, Leopard Frock, Marianne Fassler has spent over three decades in the fashion business. She sells garments and separates off the peg and also consults with individual clients by appointment. Leopard Frock is a very relaxed environment where everybody is made to feel at home. Marianne and her team are always on…
The brainchild of Coppelia’s Kirsty Bannerman and Marian Park-Ross of Good, Mungo & Jemima has been the home for proud South African designers to showcase their ranges since 2008. With the flagship store in Cape Town’s epicenter Long Street, the second store in the Watershed at the V&A Waterfront and the online shop, loyal customers have long…
A curated platform for designers from around the continent. Merchants on Long houses the best of African design alongside inhouse designer collaborations and Merchants’ very own lifestyle brand. Everything you discover in Merchants on Long has been produced in Africa. A celebration of diverse Pan African design, Merchants on Long serves as a platform of…
This groundbreaking design-driven retail concept is located in a culturally rich and historically significant area in the Johannesburg central business district. Conceptualized and curated by SOURCE, the South African design company founded by Trevyn and Julian McGowan of Southern Guild, GUILD and Design Network Africa, Work Shop New Town presents an up-to-the-minute reflection of the…
Registered as an industry association in 2006, the Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC)’s purpose is to represent, develop, support and grow the Western Cape fashion sector. The CTFC’s vision is for the Western Cape’s fashion design sector to be nationally and globally recognized and desired for its uniqueness and excellence. The Council represents over 900…
Fashions of Southern Africa 