When are textiles incorporated into clothing? By Viviers (@viviers.studio)
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design week south africa It’s a passionate celebration of the country’s boundless design talent and evidence of its unwavering motto.
‘It can be done, it must be done, it will be done!‘
South Africa showed more creativity than usual in October.
Pivot between design worlds johannesburg (October 9-12, 2025) and cape town (23-26 October 2025), An incredible tsunami hits South Africa of creators, makers and shakers of all things beautiful., Innovative and forward-thinking is back in the spotlight.
Textiles, Fashion, Jewellery, Art and Sculpture, Ceramics, Botany, Agriculture and Ecology, Recycling and Upcycling, Architecture and Architecture, Urban Design, Graffiti, Furniture Design, Film, Pet Product Design, Food and Drink, Lifestyle These are just some of the categories where limitless creativity can flourish.
all empty and occupied spaces, Shopping centers, boulevards, farmland, Boutiques, department stores, cafes, museums, art galleries, hotels and market to sidewalk and designer studio Belonged to the general public for a week.
Creators and their entourage – from Designers, fashionistas, models, celebrities, artisans, architects, furniture manufacturers, retailers and wholesaler to media and ordinary people – They were into all this creative commotion.
Shows, presentations, exhibitions, pop-ups, designer collaborations, workshops, tours, talks, panel discussions, demonstrations These are some of the many ways South Africa shows what a creative place it is.
In order to give you a little taste of this amazing creativity, we had to make a difficult choice. We’ve picked out some sensational things fashion, textile, jewelry and lifestyle This is a brand that you will definitely want to meet.
Check out the list of Stock shop Contact details are provided at the end of the article.
fashion & accessories
Imiso (@imisoceramics) Artist Zizipo Poswa (@zizipo_poswa) wears earrings by jewelry designer Kirsten Goss (@kirsten_goss)
Peek-a-boo! At Viviers (@viviers.studio)
The future of shoes is 3D printing. Viviers (@viviers.studio) in collaboration with Nexus Advance Geometries
A symphony of shapes, colors, lines, textures and comfort from Kkerele (@kkerele)
When design is equal parts practicality and beauty. By Ruald Rheeder (@rualdrheeder)
Handcrafted in Cape Town to decorate your head. At Crystal Birch (@therealcrystalbirch)
Who said jewelry isn’t for your head? At Crystal Birch (@therealcrystalbirch)
The thread that connects the continents. At Viviers (@viviers.studio)
The important thing is the shape! At Black Coffee (@blackcoffeefashionza)
Organic, voluminous, sculptural – at Research Unit (@researchunit)
Where art becomes fashion. At Fuata Moyo (@fuata_moyo)
Every piece tells a story. An epic tale of jacquard knits from Boys of Soweto (@boys_of_soweto_)
Perfect for something hand-painted, iconic and unforgettable. Fuatamoyo @fuata_moyo)
Viva, the vibrancy of Africa, Viva! At Ezo Ketho (@ezokhetho)
Beads tell epic stories. At Iamisigo (@iamisigo).
Vivier’s avant-garde futurism (@viviers.studio)
candy stripes. By Wanda LePhoto (@wandalephoto)
endless thread. At Viviers (@viviers.studio)
Perfection is when a person’s handbag resonates effortlessly with your coat…coat by Sevaria (@sevaria.ke) by AKJP (@_akjpstudio). Cape Cobra Leather Design bags (@capecobraleathercraft)
Fusion of form and function: voluminous leather bag by Sevaria (@sevaria.ke) at AKJP (@_akjpstudio)
Cozy and unique. At Fuata Moyo (@fuata_moyo)
Authentic handcrafted sneakers suitable for every occasion and walk of life. At Parkx de Kater (@parkx de kater)
Jackets are made from recycled T-shirts and cotton, and fringed ensembles are hand-knitted from fishing line. At Iamisigo (@iamisigo)
Agave Sisarana woven from linen cotton thread. At Iamisigo (@iamisigo)
jewelry
Athena Argyrakis’ golden medallion (@brand-athena)
Become a goldfinger with a set of 18 carat gold nails. At Metal Maiden (@metalmaidensa)
New Age and organic – very appealing. By Kirsten Goss (@kirsten_goss)
textiles, lifestyle, design
The elegant linen weave creates a place to snuggle up and relax. At African Jacquard (@africanjacquard)
Unleash your tassels and create your own customized interior. Fiber Studio (@fiveless studio)
Inspired by the Cape Flower Kingdom. At Skinny laMinx (@skinnylaminx)
The protea flower and its pollinator, the Cape sugarbird, are a wonderful combination both in nature and in the textile world. Supreme love (@alovesupreme_creative)
May you dream of chevrons – Callie Quilts (@)coleley quilt).
Picasso must have been inspired too! Master potter Andile Dyalvane (@andiledyalvane) of Imiso Ceramics (@imisoceramics)
Renowned potter Zizipo Poswa (@zizpo_poswa) creates monumental clay pots inspired by Xhosa traditions. At Imiso (@imisoceramics)
Ndebele Art BMW by famous South African artist Esther Mahlanguart (@esthermahlanguart)
Luis Santos’ scathing words: “Young man, don’t talk politics!” at Reservoir (@_reservoir_)
Do you like 1 meter tall lipstick? By Keith Hennig (@keith.henning)
Lighting fixtures don’t have to be boring. At Hoiploysa (@hoiploysa)
Street graffiti found in Cape Town’s East City.
Stock sellers and brands
A LOVE SUPREME (@alovesupreme_creative)
African Jacquard (@africanjacquard)
AKJP Studio (@_akjpstudio)
Andile Dialvane (@andiledyalvane)
Athena Argyrakis (@brand_athena)
BLACK COFFEE (@blackcoffeefashionza)
Boys of Soweto (@boys_of_soweto_)
Callie Quilts (@callie_quilts)
Cape Cobra (@capecobraleathercraft)
Crystal Birch (@therealcrystalbirch)
Esther Mahlanguart (@esthermahlanguart)
Ezo Ketho (@ezokhetho)
Fuatamoyo (@fuata_moyo)
Fybrestudio (@fybrestudio)
Hoiploysa (@hoiploysa)
Iamisigo (@iamisigo)
Imisoceramics (@imisoceramics)
Keith Henning (@keith.henning)
Kekerele (@kkerele)
Kirsten Goss (@kirsten_goss)
LOCHA DESIGN (@locha_design)
Metal Maiden (@metalmaidensa)
Parks de Kater (@parkx_de_kater)
Research Unit (@researchunit)
Reservoir (_reservoir_)
Rualdrheeder (@rualdrheeder)
Sevaria (@sevaria.ke)
Skinnylaminx (@skinnylaminx)
VIVIERS (@viviers.studio)
Wanderle Photo (@wandalephoto)
ZIZIPO POSWA (@zizipo_poswa)
From all creatives, innovators, dreamers, pioneers, makers and all those who support the quest to make our planet a more beautiful, inspiring and sustainable place, goodbye from Design Week South Africa!
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