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The most unique local lifestyle brands and products that will guide, motivate and inspire you to express your identity.
MADE BY MOLLZ
Dainty, dreamy and frankly divine, Made by Mollz is the local jewellery brand for the funky minimalist. From delicate waist chains and sunglassstraps to simplistic drop-earrings and necklaces, the Mollz selection caters to lovers of colour and details like beaded strawberries and cobalt blue evil eyes. The latter is the Made by Mollz latest collection. The DMs are wide open (and very responsive) to orders, so you can treat your friends to a beautiful hand-made gift in a jiffy. Or if you want to keep all the glass-beaded body art for yourself, Mollz customises jewellery pieces too. You can find her creations stocked at Parted Hair salon.
Instagram: @madebymollzzz
AFRO BEARD GEAR
A wise man once said “Don't believe what you've heard, our hair is not dead weight, it is an extension of our being. We must take control of our power and nurture it, let it grow, and manifest it into greatness.” This is the motto of African Beard Gear, a brand firmly rooted in empowering men to embrace their identity. Their range consists of a rich beard balm in a classic tin container and fragrance-free beard growth oil. If you’re a fella that likes to maintain his grizzly, switch to this local brand for Namibian beards.You can shop for Afro Beard Gear at The Red Shelf.
Instagram: @afrobeardgear
PENEHAFO VAETA – STYLIST
Stylist to Namibian stars, Penehafo Vaeta has worked in commercial, corporate, and print media to name but a few. Most noteworthy is her creative styling work for musicians like Lioness and big-gun corporates like MTC and Nedbank. Well versed in the avenues of the industry, she has been styling since 2017. Penehafo’s signature style can be summarised as elevated minimalism, with a keen eye for statement pieces. She offers a range of services from creative consulting and events styling to costume design and visual art direction. Penehafo’s work has been featured on Trace, among other international platforms. She is also a two-time nominated fashion stylist.
Instagram: @ndapandulaxpv
AMBRE & ASH
The new florist in town, Ambre & Ash is a beautiful boutique in Windhoek’s Bougain Villas centre. Commanding a newly renovated corner of Jenny’s Place, the shop features a temperature-controlled glass box which houses a wide array of fresh and dried flowers. Bohemian chic describes the surrounding space, boasting a lush consultation lounge, fully stocked wrapping station and the pièce de résistance – a rustic swing hanging from the high ceiling complemented with a neon sign and palm-leaf backdrop. Ambre & Ash also houses a curated selection of fashion accessories and home decor.
