South Africa’s most famous milliner, Albertus Swanepoel, is partnering with Target Stores in America to create an affordable limited-edition range of hats inspired by his home country.
Although Albertus has been a constant in the fashion world since 2004, when he began collaborating with several prominent New York designers, here in South Africa he’s best known for his Quartus Manna label.
And now, Albertus’s stellar designs will soon be available to the greater public for the first time.
Albertus Swanepoel for Target features 14 colourful women’s hats, each priced at $19.99, which will be on sale from 30 October.
“I’ve enjoyed partnering with Target and translating my hand-crafted designs into a more affordable line,” he says. “The collection is inspired by my South African heritage and features seasonal colours, leopard print and an array of fashionable trims.”
Here at VISI, we’re holding thumbs that friends will be visiting the US at the time of the launch to nab us one of these fabulous hats for ourselves.
For more information: http://albertusswanepoel.com/ and www.target.com
