At Harlow & Summer, the sustainability of our planet is at the forefront of all of our decision making. It sits deeply within the very fibre of our make-up. We are eco warriors focused on living gently but darling, let’s do it fashionably…
Founded on the breath-taking shores of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, I was inspired by Cape Town’s rich natural beauty. I am an explorer at heart, travelling, admiring and appreciating the world through grateful eyes. I decided to create a curated collection of resort wear that evokes whimsical memories of faraway places, wild and free Summer nights and misty beach mornings whilst at the same time always caring for our precious planet.
Harlow & Summer is created locally in Cape Town with an exotic, toes-in-the-sand spirit that carries your magical holiday memories with you into your every day.
Lazuli is a locally produced ladies clothing, art and lifestyle label, specializing in silk, organic cotton and lace.Each product is hand-made ensuring uniqueness and individuality.
Besides supporting the work of inspiring local individuals; artists, artisans and designers, the Lazuli concept is fresh in its approach to incorporating luxury with everyday in its’ effortless style for complete sophistication and unique attention to detail and quality.
While reflecting simplicity, Loved by Elli Jewellery focuses on natural and lifestyle inspired designs.
All pieces are hand-manufactured and made out of brass and sterling silver.
MARETH | COLLEEN is a small business based in Woodstock, Cape Town founded by Colleen Lesch and Mareth van der Walt.
We love effortless clothes that celebrate the female figure - bonus points if it's locally manufactured (yay for smaller carbon footprints and boosting the local economy!) and it's simple and stylish enough to last beyond the current season. Our friends do as well.
So that's exactly what we make under the MARETH | COLLEEN label - beautifully designed garments that are hand-cut and stitched one at a time by a small (and we do meantiny) group of South African artisans. In fact, when you shrug on your favourite MARETH | COLLEEN dress, bomber jacket, coat or jumpsuit, you can rest assured that we are probably doing the same. After all, if you’re not making the clothes you want to wear, what on earth are you doing?
We like our stuff to last, and we’re sure you do too. So, although our designs often ebb along the same waves as emerging global fashion trends, you will always find that it’s been interpreted in a way that will take it beyond the current season so you can enjoy your well-made MARETH | COLLEEN closet staple for many years, decades, perhaps generations (hey, we can dream) to come.
And that’s the spiel ladies and gents. We make clothes because we love beautiful, well-made things - it’s as simple as that. We hope you enjoy wearing your MARETH | COLLEEN garments as much as we enjoyed dreaming (and stitching) it into being. Go out and make some epic memories in it - we double dare you!
Merwe Mode was created by Deeva van der Merwe. The brand was officially launched in August 2014 at Boston Society concept store in Long Street Cape Town. Influenced by visual elements, clean lines and subtle details, with a strong androgynous theme in their work.
Our vision is to share our passion and skill of this trade, becoming a local employer producing top quality tailoring for the South African market, with a focus on creating opportunities for the woman and men in Cape Town that makes fashion their trade.