Discovering Hidden Treasures – Handmade By Fundi

Discovering Hidden Treasures – Handmade By Fundi

A little while back I went on a fun “Insta-drive” with the iStore and Mini – where we drove around Jozi, discovering cool spots of our city to snap. On our little adventure into the heart of the city – Maboneng, I discovered a hidden treasure! Tucked away in an unsuspecting building, I found a talented artist, hard at work, creating the most amazing, bold and graphic print clutch purses. His name is Fundi and his label, simply called Handmade by FUNDI. He makes unique African inspired pieces, entirely by hand (including cutting and stitching), using a combination of pure cow leather and striking, African print fabrics that are 100% cotton. The result! Totally drool worthy, statement accessories that will no doubt, add interest any personality to just about any outfit! His range not only includes clutches, but also shoulder bags, backpacks and laptop bags, earrings, necklaces and custom-made pieces. I particularly LOVED the cute clutch purses! They were impeccably well made! Such a great, proudly South African brand and such a talented artist! Check out Handmade by FUNDI on Facebook for more on his beautiful pieces.

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August 13, 2015
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Designer Spotlight – Suzaan Heyns

Designer Spotlight – Suzaan Heyns

[tps_header] I’ve been obsessed with South African designer Suzaan Heyns since I shared this pic on my Instagram. This mesmerizing creation walked the runway at the SA Style Awards and literally took my breath away! I guess, you could call it my love at first sight moment with Suzaan Heyns! I practically had dreams about this dress! For days. Not hard to imagine since it is so magical and truly the stuff that dreams are made of! I love how she mixes texture! I mean, who would imagine that cagey leather corsets could work so magnificently with soft, feminine fabrics – like chiffon and then further complimented with bold, angelic prints? An artist! An artist named Suzaan Heyns! One of her more recent creations, is this amazing dress that was showcased at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week earlier this month. I spotted it in her store at Melrose Arch and had to take a closer look. Layers of lust! This creation is part of her “The Wanton” – Autumn/Winter 2015 runway collection, that was inspired by Robert Graves’ poem Down, Wanton Down! It’s another masterpiece, where she has once again mixed up different textures to create a jaw dropping work of…

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March 19, 2015
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