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SHOP LOCAL-ish
from FlyNamibia May 2022
The most unique local lifestyle brands and products that will guide, motivate and inspire you to express your identity.
FIMBI
Leather bags are forever, and in the case of Fimbi they are forever stylish also. Located in the loft of the Namibia Craft Centre in the heart of Windhoek, Fimbi specialises in handbags, wallets, belts and bags. Owner Elsie Imhof designs and manufactures Fimbi’s timeless handbags right here in Namibia along with four local women, and they really are crafted to international standards. Fimbi draws inspiration from the environment, which is reflected in their broad and generously cut, meticulously stitched and ultra chic leather pieces. Their range is the leather lover’s daydream.
Windhoek: Namibia Craft Centre
BARE ESSENTIALS
Long gone are the days of basic pillar candles. Why not light something a little more lavish? Enter Bare Essentials with their wide selection of hand-poured, ridiculously aesthetic and locally crafted candles. Everything from marble statue esque busts, sneakers, bold bubbles and human figures – Bare Essentials put a wick in it. If the classy candles aren’t enough to woo you, their organic shaped mirrors and coasters as well as Y2K-inspired accessories are bound to have you on a chokehold. Bare Essentials is the perfect pick for gifting your favourites or sprucing up your own life.
Instagram: @bare_essentials__
THE RED SHELF
Sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is a lifestyle! And what better way to shop sustainably than buying pre-loved? The Red Shelf offers a curated selection of second-hand clothing, shoes, books and jewellery, meaning you don’t need to sift through endless drab to thrift an absolute gem. Imagine stumbling across a pair of secondhand Gucci boots or the ultimate cookbook – now stop imagining and head over to The Red Shelf! With shops in Windhoek and Swakopmund, you’re sure to find an old treasure and sleep better knowing it is helping make the world a better place.
Instagram: @theredshelfnamibia
Windhoek: Namibia Craft Centre & Maerua Mall Swakopmund: Bonus Marktplatz
FRANK+SCENTS
Have a look at the ingredients list of your skincare products. If you can’t pronounce it, it probably shouldn’t go on your skin. Frank+Scents is all about all natural – everything from their body balms to bath oils is small-batch crafted in Swakopmund, championing the tenfold benefits of essential oils. Whether you want to feel energised, relaxed or need a little immune boost, there’s something for everyone in their range, including petroleum-free chest rubs for your little ones. Check out the Frank+Scents exfoliating body polish which includes Namib Desert dune sand, Atlantic sea salt and Baobab oil. Easy to pronounce and so much better for your skin!
