try to source local, well designed and made products, but also stock a selection of overseas finds … from Europe, Morocco, India, Malawi, and the East,” says Monica. The Loubsers are massive book fans: “There’s still something magical about a book, and we source and stock a very different selection – and it’ll continue to grow.” And you’ll find IXXI at Moki, a concept the Loubsers discovered in Amsterdam: “We bought an Ernst Haeckel print for the Kloof store entrance, and just loved it – we’re now their local agents. The beauty of the system is that it is so easy to install, and
customisable, so you can get one to fit any space. There are so many designs and images to choose from.” The Loubsers may head up Moki, but their two right-hand women, Valthi Swanepoel and Jessica Shuttleworth, “are as much part of Moki as we are,” says Monica. “We believe our offering is unique. Some of our product is a bit edgier than most homeware stores, it’s not intentional, just our style. And yes, black is our favourite colour …”
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