Local is lover-ly

Pic: Take Care

Pic: Take Care

I may have mentioned previously that I am on a little wardrobe revamp. After saving every penny while living overseas, being in transit between cities and a pregnancy, my wardrobe is looking just a little neglected. So I've plunged into this project enthusiastically, and have discovered some lovely local labels for myself in the process.

After meeting some friends for brunch on Tuesday at 44 Stanley in Milpark, one of Jo'burg's nicest semi-industrial shopping areas, I had a look at Tiaan Nagel's store. I am always blown away by the sheer architectural beauty of his clothes - they look like they have been created, not just made.
And while I didn't actually walk out the store having bought anything, I'm mulling over a black jersery dress. I'm just not sure if it will survive the investment fashion piece/I now have a toddler equation that runs through my head whenever I'm shopping these days.


But my find of the wekkend must definintley be Take Care clothing, which you can find upstairs at the Designgoods Market at the Neighbourgoods Market on Juta Street. Or you lucky Cape Town people can just go to the store on Kloof Street. (Oh my word I need to get to Cape Town. With an empty suitcase, just so that I can hit Kloof). Jessica Harwood's designs are really lovely, understated and in beautiful neutrals that are really easy to wear. I've spent ages looking at the photos of past collections on her website and kicking myself for not discovering her sooner!