Meet the Designers
Our designers are the heart of The Space — talented, diverse, and dedicated to local design.
Apparel Designers
Amanda Laird Cherry
South African lifestyle label, telling stories of clothing and cultures through considered fabrics and cuts. The results? Garments that are both wearable and distinctive.
Colleen Eitzen
With over three decades in fashion, Colleen Eitzen designs timeless, sophisticated pieces crafted to empower South African women.
Angalia Apparel
Founded by Onkgopotse Mashika, Angalia Apparel blends modern African design with elegant silhouettes, creating a luxury brand that empowers bold women to feel confident and stand out.
Fluidity Clothing
At Fluidity, every stitch tells a story of passion, empowerment, and women designing for women.
Marianna
Marianna blends timeless sophistication with effortless style. Inspired by European street fashion, her designs feature flattering silhouettes and quality fabrics — made to make every woman feel confident and beautiful.
Ba'hle Clothing
Ba'hle Clothing celebrates plus-size women by creating fashion that honours confidence, individuality, and beauty without limits. A plus-size fashion brand dedicated to confidence, self-expression, and unapologetic beauty.
Frida
Frida Couture was founded in 2006 by Yvette C. Ngushirwa, a passionate designer with over a decade of experience. Her mission is to empower working women with timeless, stylish clothing that reflects confidence and heritage.
Skhathi Collection
Founded by Sthabile Khathi, Skhathi Collection embodies confidence and sophistication through timeless, elegant designs that empower women and celebrate South African craftsmanship.
Du Confidence
Founded in 2012 as a side hustle, Du Confidencehas grown from selling at local markets to supplying retail stores and two Flagship Stores — a journey defined by resilience, passion, and purpose.
Accessories Designers
Amanda Laird Cherry
Created in partnership with local artisans and skills-building organisations, ALC Accessories deliver timeless quality through genuine leather footwear, belts, and signature patterned scarves — the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
Buyiswa
Buyiswa Accessories blends creativity and culture through unique, lightweight statement pieces designed to make women feel seen, celebrated, and unapologetically themselves.
Peachy Plum
Guided by a passion, Phindile Kotane, founder of Peachy Plum, creates jewellery that exudes sophistication and artistry. Trained in Johannesburg and Italy, she blends global influence with expert design.
Pearls for EL
Pearls for EL, by Pearl, has been creating timeless, feminine designs in Durban for over a decade. With a focus on quality, comfort, and style, the brand celebrates the female form through luxurious fabrics and elegant silhouettes.