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Mashoto Tshoga
Accessory Designer
Mashoto a self-proclaimed “novice in the field”
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Samkelisiwe Mhlongo
Accessory Designer
Samkelisiwe Mhlongo is a bag designer from Durban, South Africa.
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Therusha Chetty
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Fashion Designer
Fashion and accessory designer
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Hlengi Baloyi
Accessory Designer
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Fashion Designer
A young, self-taught fashion and accessories designer.
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Maria McCloy
Accessory Designer
A creative force, entrepreneur, media mogul and fashion accessory designer all in one.
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Kayla Shaban
Accessory Designer
Kayla Shaban is a 22 year old Industrial product designer who is getting ready to take over the design and business world.
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Shelley Klopper
Accessory Designer
This graphic designer aims to reinvigorate the craft of handmade leather accessories.
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Sibusiso Brian Mokhachane
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Social Entrepreneur
Unlearn Africa, under the guidance of Sibusiso Brian Mokhachane, creates beautiful and functional backpacks using Sotho blankets.
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Indegeniusza
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Fashion Designer
Indegenius is a Joburg-based company that produces hand-crafted garments and accessories.
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ONEOFEACH
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Fashion Designer
ONEOFEACH is a Cape Town-based company that creates contemporary African handbags and accessories.
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Freedom of Movement
Accessory Designer
Stellenbosch-based Freedom of Movement create vintage-inspired leather bags with a modern touch.
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Studio Famille
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Textile Designer
Studio Famille is the design collective of mother and daughter team Isobel Sippel and Carla Maxine Kruger.
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Love, Africa Studio
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Artist
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Jewellery Designer
Love, Africa Studio creates a contemporary product range including fine art, jewellery and botanicals.
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Victoria Verbaan
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Artist
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Textile Designer
Victoria Verbaan is a design studio embarking on all facets of creativity, from fabrics and prints, to ceramics and beyond.
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Unison Movement
Accessory Designer
Gideon Naude's Unison Movement makes unique contemporary lifestyle items and accessories.
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Flagship Handbags
Accessory Designer
Sue Passmore's bespoke Flagship Handbags is apart of the First Editions range, using neutral colours and metallic detailing to create intriguing designs.
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Lulu K Designs
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Fashion Designer
Lulu K creates a range of contemporary African handmade bags and accessories made from cabling, ornate twines and chainettes.
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Jinger Jack
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Fashion Designer
Jinger Jack by designer Claire van Turenhout creates cosmopolitan statement leather accessories in an amazing array of colours and prints.
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Coast & Koi
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Fashion Designer
Coast & Koi designer Caryn Wilensky makes eye-catching footwear, incorporating locally inspired designs with African animal prints and beadwork.
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