SHOP LOCAL-ish

The most unique local lifestyle brands and products that will guide, motivate and inspire you to express your identity.

Besonders

Founded on a love for travel and exploring, Besonders celebrates life, people and places around the globe.

Their products are like memories which you take with you - from where you've been, to where you are going. The t-shirts are made from locally sourced, high quality cotton, giving them a perfect shape and feel. They are made to last and will feel like an old favourite when you put it on for the first time. Proudly designed & made in Africa.

Available @ the Inspire Market in Windhoek every Saturday.

Instagram: @besonders.world

Lenta

Lenta means “slow” in Portuguese. It’s a brand born from the concept of “slow fashion”. Slow fashion aims to reduce waste by only producing upon individual demand and thus also ensuring higher quality as each item is personal.

Although lingerie is associated with small, skinny models, Lenta thrives to promote Body Inclusivity and Positivity. Too often women are hard on themselves or allow others to tell them how to look and how to feel. As Lenta garments are custom made, they fit everyone. Lenta aims to reach out to all of those who don’t feel good enough, or pretty enough… You are WONDERFUL and you are ENOUGH.

Available @ lenta-label.myshopify.com

Instagram: @lenta_label

Nguni Lifestyle Apparel

Made in South Africa, Nguni Apparel is inspired by the iconic Nguni cattle found across southern Africa. Their multi-coloured hides are a beautiful reflection and representation of Africa and its people. The range of t-shirts, long-sleeve tops, crewnecks, sweaters and hats is the brainchild of partners Thoko and Anja who hail from the Drakensberg and Boland of South Africa.

Available @ nguniapparel.co.za in SA or you can order via Whatsapp +264 81 705 1360 in Nam

Instagram: @ngunicapetownsa

.ABOUT

Effortless. Basic. Beautiful.

The .About brand was created by Anna-mart Rabie, from De Doorns in the Western Cape. Focussed on simplistic and no-fuss handmade linen and cotton garments, .About’s range is a true example of feminine yet practical style at its best.

Available @ about-clothing.com in SA and The Collective Boutique in Windhoek and Swakopmund.

Instagram: @about.an

SKOJII

We’ve all grown a little tired of protea paraphernalia, no? Enter local artist Kelsey van Schalkwyk who SKOJII commissioned to paint Namibian indigenous plants. They went and digitised the artworks and began creating continuous prints that undoubtedly top the protea stuff. With these textiles, SKOJII outsources the sewing of cosmetic bags, loungewear and shoes (hello job creation).

Available @ mariannel@scsi.com.na

Instagram: @skoj.ii

EMSSENCE

This Windhoek-based body & skincare brand is the first of its kind in Namibia! Their signature PURE range boasts natural ingredients (stuff you can actually pronounce) and is small-batch-made with great consideration for fragrance. Plus discount in refills when you return the container? Yes please! Their body range features 7 fragrances inspired by indigenous plants and includes everything from bath soaks to body butter. Psstt!! They’re great as gifts!

Available @ www.emssence.com

Instagram: @ems.sence

Are you a Nam or SA-based small business lifestyle brand? List your label with us for only N$750 per month. fly@venture.com.na