Archive for the ‘Designers’ Category

I have introduced my amazingly creative friend Hien Le about a year ago. And now he’s just shot the latest Spring/Summer Collection 2013.. playing with the same signature minimalistic lines, stunning fabrics and colours. I’m in love with each piece.. hope you do to!

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Moonbasket: learn more about the designers and what stands behind this amazing crochet project! (https://www.bonsela.co.za/designers/moonbasket/)

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M+M is a collaboration between Chloe Townsend (Missibaba) and Anna Verloren van Themaat (Mevrou & Wolmer). The two designers have created a range of handbags, scarves, cushions and vessels. Each product is available in bold and graphic patterns and only white/black colours of Merino hand knitted and felted yarn, Namibian leather and dark chocolate cotton is used for the finishing. What an amazing combination!

Super Vellies have been in fashion for a few years now – as South Africans have their own association with Velskoen’s (pronounced “fell-skoon”) my man had to be convinced to buy a pair. Now they are first preference after any of his Adidas Originals and soon need to be replaced.
Herbert Schier has made this modern-day desert boot into an “It Shoe” and everyone owning one does this in true appreciation. They are hand made in Swakopmund, Namibia by a small group of eight Damara gentlemen. Have a look at Shier Shoes for more styles and colours – they even have a kiddies collection!

This Italian born designer with Caribbean heritage fuses the two opposing cultures together in a very special way. The result is feminine, beautiful, playful and elegant – simply said. Her latest collection has an African feel to it and speaks its own language.. It leaves admirers speechless! It’s soooo up my alley… I’m in love!

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Beautiful crochet bowls, lampshades in all colours and variations, rugs and good cushions.. fun hosts and company.. a perfect way to celebrate an one of the first autumn Saturdays in Cape Town..

What a pleasure to meet Doron at the Design Indaba! She’s the creative behind the Quazi Design brand from Swaziland and I just loved all about it! The Eco Eclectic jewellery is made out of magazine paper, with a production process that encourages social and environmental awareness. The order has been placed, so stay tuned for some amazing pieces in a few weeks!

Finally some more interesting stuff I came across at this years Expo.. Loved the creativity from a number of upcoming and already established designers. The Buyers Preview Day made a big difference in getting to know designers – its cool to see who stands behind designs I blogged or read about and to have the time to connect.

But I must confess that some exhibitors who’s stands looked almost the same as last year didn’t really have to showcase again.. The fashion part was not really mine either, as I don’t think its necessary to give some of the local fashion designers the space of a fashion show, when all they are creating are bad rip-offs from international fashion houses..