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SHOP LOCAL-ish
The most unique local lifestyle brands and products that will guide, motivate and inspire you to express your identity.
PROUD BY PEWA
Gorgeous gorgeous girls shop at Proud by Pewa. If you are looking for on-trend, beautifully crafted garments, make sure to pop into The Studio on Independence Avenue in the capital. With a keen eye for prints and pops of colour, Proud creates incredible fashion pieces. From flowy blouses and dresses to more formal attire suited for snazzy dress-up occasions, Pewa’s designs and attention to detail are world class, so don’t miss out on the drip!
Instagram: @proudbypewa
ABRE CREATIONS
Haven’t you heard? Crochet is back with a bang and Abre Creations is the frontrunner in Namibia. Having showcased at the Windhoek Fashion Week in 2021, the female-owned brand specialises in bikinis and coverups, dresses as well as coordinated pants and tops. But it does not stop there… Anything stylish you can imagine? Abre Creations crochets it by hand in gorgeous colours and jaw-dropping styles. You are sure to turn a couple of heads in one of their limited-edition pieces.
Instagram: @abrecreations
THE PENATU HOME
Whether you have just moved into a new home, are sprucing up your existing one or are in need of some serious organising, The Penatu Home is your go-to, gal! Pekeloye Kamenye is Namibia’s very own Marie Kondo. Not only does she help you organise the kitchen, pantry, bathroom, kids toy storage and beyond, The Penatu Home also offers guidance on what to keep, donate, repurpose or discard. Pekeloye streamlines your living spaces, plus you can shop beautiful woven baskets and bags on her website. Yes, please!
Website: www.thepenatuhome.com
Instagram: @thepenatuhome
KARIBU FLOWERS
The gift of flowers is not reserved for special occasions only. Enter Karibu – this florist’s gorgeous arrangements are beautifully packaged in boxes, so you can leave your gran’s heirloom vase in the cupboard and opt for square, round, white or black hat boxes inspired by Parisian haute couture. Karibu means welcome in Swahili, and what a welcome addition it is to the Namibian flower market. Its range is not limited to flowers only. Owner Mutindi Lydia Jacobs has expanded the brand into gift-giving galore. With chocolate and wine combos as well as special occasion hampers, Karibu is sure to blow you (and your loved ones) away.
Website: www.karibuflowers.com
Instagram: @karibu_flowers_namibia
BE BETTY
A woman can never have too many accessories, right? If you love jazzing up an outfit with statement earrings, complementing a bold look with something more subtle, or simply enjoy incredible detail, Be Betty is your match. Designed and handmade by Dawn Fourie, these beautiful clay and gold plated accessories embody the joyful spirit of her beloved mother. Think feminine florals, light lace and terrific teardrops, all perfectly pulled together with gold or silver hardware – or, as Dawn puts it, “little pieces of passion.”
