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How to support local and shop small in South Africa

We have always loved shopping small and supporting local first but this isn’t simply a preference anymore… Our country needs us, we need each other and there has never been a more important time to invest in our local economy than right now! We all have the power to make a contribution in whatever small or big way possible. And that is why we have compiled this list of wonderfully talented, trusted, proudly South African brands. Find out who, where and how to support local and shop small in South Africa below…
Fashion for kids
Baby and toddler
- Little handmade
- Pickalilly
- Tiny Tribe Kids
- just chillin
- Lullaby Rock
- Squishy Tushy
- Dandylion Kids
- Just Jump Swimwear
- Lucky Little
- Rosie Bee Clothing
- FLYNN JAXON
- Monkey bum kids
- NANAS babywear
- trendlings (kids aprons)
- EVERLI baby
- Mayalief
- Plush Panda
- Annapatat Kids
- ForevaV
- Kapas baby
- Poogy Bear
- KALO kids
- Pikkie Kids
- Sweet Lychee Kids
- Ava Hazel store
- Wooden it be nice
- Sticky Fudge

Preschool
- Tonian Closet
- Sticky Fudge
- Annapatat Kids
- Tiny Tribe Kids
- just chillin
- Dandylion Kids
- Lullaby Rock
- Just Jump Swimwear
- Lucky Little
- Rosie Bee Clothing
- FLYNN JAXON
- NANAS babywear
- trendlings kids aprons
- EVERLI baby
- Plush Panda
- Sweet Lychee Kids
- Monkey bum kids

Kids
- Tonian Closet
- Annapatat Kids
- Just Jump Swimwear
- Lucky Little
- trendlings kids aprons
- MILLY & JO
- Sweet Lychee Kids
- Woodstock Laundry
- Granadilla Swim
Fashion for woman
Everyday
- WEAR South Africa Online store stocking only MADE IN SA
- Good Clothing
- Lucky Little
- FLINK clothing
- MISSTEES
- LOLA AND PEACH
- klerekas.com
- FLOAT apparel
- Bena Woman
- SUNNY the label
- Gray Dawn
- HANNAH LAVERY
- Earthling & Moon
- chiefs of angels (coming soon)

Maternity and beyond

Work and “play”
- Glare Modern Vintage
- Margot Molyneux
- Lunar Lifestyle
- ERRE
- Danielle Frylinck
- Judith Atelier
- The Bam Collective
- ILAN clothing
- FOUND Collection
- Gelique online

Pretty and comfy
- Nette Rose
- Bena Woman
- Luna Blu Sleepwear
- Woodstock Laundry
- Lina Lina
- Earthling & Moon
- Granadilla Swim


Fashion for men
- Margot Molyneux
- Lucky Little
- breazies
- Woodstock Laundry
- Love Jozi
- SUNNY the label
- Selvedge
- klerekas.com
- FLINK clothing
- FLOAT apparel
- Granadilla Swim

Shoes
Adult
- Stonecamp Leather
- VOSK
- VELDSKOEN
- blu betty
- Sweet Peas
- SixKings Brand
- HANNAH LAVERY
- UZURI life
- GroundCover Leather Company
Kids

Accessories
Bags, wallets, belts and more
- hansel & gretel
- Stonecamp Leather
- ILUNDI
- Project Dyad
- Rowdy Bags
- CHAPEL goods
- Ivy leather bags
- Migi designs
- Filly Leather
- ZANA
- mischi


Other
- Array the label
- Mia Mae – for the cutest hair accessories
- Sun Hats – CANSA endorsed hats in every style
- FEAT. SOCK CO. – funky socks for the entire family
- SEXY SOCKS – trendy socks and undies for him


Toys
Wooden Toys
- Stumped Wooden Toys
- Thornewood Treasures
- Houtkappers
- Lil Peanut play kitchens
- Pips & Moo
- Wooden it be nice
- Liv Bespoke
- Declan and Leah
Soft Toys
Toys for baby
Other fun things to enjoy
- Land of lark -playmats and wooden accessories to encourage imaginative play
- Cabin Kids – beautiful flower presses and nature play
- Dough Ray Me playdough
- Emoji Dough from sim.ply_essential – playdough made with essential oils
- Mayalief
- Annies Baking Club
- My Eco Sprout
- Girltivity

Decor
Linen and fabrics
Furniture

Kids
- nordic nuss
- KIKKI & FRANKI
- Hello Dovetail
- Mayalief
- Bella Poppelina
- Moocachoo
- Wooden it be nice
- Ma Petite
- Declan and Leah

Art and other pretty bits
- VELT
- The Collection Studio
- Greyroom
- Knotty crochet
- KLOMP CERAMICS
- dayfeels.
- Robyn Davie ONLINE SHOP
- Amanda + Jayne Candles
- Migi designs
- Nectar & Ink
- Woven Whimsy
- Tiger-lily
Household essentials
- BLOM baba
- SoPure Naturally
- INCREDA-PEG
- Faithful to Nature sells an incredible range on locally made “green” products
Skincare and beauty
- esse skincare
- hey gorgeous skincare
- rain natural skincare
- LULU & MARULA
- skoon.
- ORIBI ORGANICS
- kudu cosmetica
- SKIN CREAMERY
- mesh & bōne
- Saint d’ Ici botanical parfumerie
- Pure Beginnings
- Bed Bath Body
- Matsimela Home Spa

Health and fitness
- Cactic Fitness home gyms
Athleisure Wear
Food
- Sweetly sugar alternative (diabetes-friendly)
- Wazoogles Superfoods smoothies, oats pots and power balls

Food
Keep an eye out for these brands at your local grocery store. (Woolworths and Spar usually stock a good selection of local treats.)
- MaMére
- NOMU
- Motherland Coffee
- Bean there Coffee
- Terbodore Coffee
- De Villiers Chocolate
- Peel’s honey products
OR order online…
- yuppiechef.com
- Swartlanddeli.co.za
- Simply Granola
- Mrs. Milk lactation bars & ChewBars for kids
- Paul’s Homemade Ice-cream
- Artful Biscuit Co.
And remember to support your hometown favourites too!
- Fournos Bakery
- Paul’s Homemade Ice-cream
- Lucky Bread Company
- SWEETLY DETAILED
- mmm macarons
- Jack Rabbit Chocolate Studio
- Lion Heart Patisserie Studio
- Luna Berry Bakery
- Nicole’s Macaroons
- Artful Biscuit Co.

Books and Stationary
- Mayalief baby, toddler and school albums
- Stellarize your life Baby Journals
- Bumble Box bespoke coffee table books filled with YOUR child’s art
- Murray & Me local publishing house
- Ma Petite acrylic wall planners
- M.studio
Jewellery design
- Dear Rae
- famke
- Lorne
- Clay Petals
- Lichen & Leaf
- Nina Bosch Porcelain
- Spirit Jewellery
- miss H Jewellery design
- Minted Jewellery
- Exclusivity by Design
- Fabrikate Studio
- TURKEY . DIMPLE

OTHER FAVOURITES
- BENJI + MOON – Pet essentials and accessories
- YOU & LOU – Gorgeous pet bedding
- URBAN paws – Trendy pet essentials
- Full of beans 4 babies – an online store full of beautiful local baby and toddler goods
- Raising Wildlings Shop – a one-stop-shop for all things baby (newborn to 2 years)
- modern easy leather accessories and play blankets for kids
- UBUNTU BABA baby carriers
- Pure Linen Slings ring sling baby carriers
- MonaLisa Mamas baby wraps and nursing covers
- Pienkvoet Pret Mommy and Me classes (ages 3 months to 3 years)

This list includes our favourites BUT there are so many more. And remember, we also support local when shopping from our big brand stores as well – just be sure to check your labels. Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Poetry, Foschini, Cape Union Mart, KEEDO and so many others all sell products and clothes MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA. Please take a moment to consider adding a few of those to your trolley too.
Also, be sure to PLEASE share this post FAR and WIDE with family and friends as we take hands to rebuild our economy ensuring it’s stronger than ever before. Because that’s what happens every time we choose to support local and shop small in South Africa.
If we missed YOUR FAVOURITE local brand, or if you can help us find more men’s fashion… Please add them in a comment below.
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Thank you Simone! YES! Have to add you to the list
Dankie, julle lys is fantasties!
Probeer gerus bietjie Terbodore Coffee (family run business)
Dankie! Ons gaan kuier altyd so graag by hulle in die Midlands.