On the 1st of September in the buzzing Braamfontein precinct, 99 Design Store will officially be introduced to local design lovers. The concept store will be home to some of the best local designer fashion and home decor brands on show alongside unique art pieces. 

Suitably launching on First Thursdays with the event being brought to life by notable DJs such as Deniece Marz, Franadilla and Kat Upendi, guests can expect to experience a space which will unapologetically embrace 19 designer brands. Including collections from the design and lifestyle brand Neimil; founded by Keneilwe Mothoa and Lubabalo Mxalisa. All the way through to popular upcycling brand eager to take on streetwear apparel UNKNWN Projects founded by Cebekhulu (Peace by Khotso) and Mohlokoane (Sash South Africa). 

Visitors will also be able to shop all hand-crafted, one of a kind,curated collections from Boyde, Afrogrunge, Sinchui, Refuse, Muted Raggs, Vues, Broke, Asa Sadan, Floodhouse, Sash South Africa, Peace by Khotso, RGD Studios, Thabo Kopele, Long Season, The Uniconz and Buy$upply, with more emerging designers to follow.

The space, fitted by design-duo Dokter and Misses who were also instrumental in the 99 Juta building design, will focus largely on local designs from Johannesburg but also include notable designers from Cape Town, Gqeberha and Durban. 

“It has been a 2 year journey, connecting, meeting and sharing ideas with this special group of designers and friends, and we are so proud to finally begin the store’s journey.”

Tayla Foong of Dear Friends

Trading hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 10h00 until 17h00.

Nationwide shipping on all products is available.