AKJP Collective

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Fashion designer Keith Henning (Adriaan Kuiters) and artist Jody Paulsen have joined forces to create a new creative collective.

From Pichulik and Steffany Roup jewellery and House of Gozdawa beauty products to fashion labels like Drotsky, Take Care and Hannah Collection, AKJP Collective aims to showcase designs from a range of talented South African makers. It also stocks the much-loved Adriaan Kuiters X Jody Paulsen collaborative collection.

Because it can be overwhelming and financially difficult for South African designers to expand internationally, we are aiming to grow the store in Cape Town until it has built the necessary momentum to go overseas,” explains Keith. “It is our dream to make it the go to South African design store for international lovers of good design. This is an exciting progression for us and knowing that we are moving forward, makes us very happy.”

The space, which is located in the same spot as the original Adriaan Kuiters store, will soon include a men’s suit tailor service (MORE Made-To-Measure), as well as other concept store staples, like international design and art magazines and books.

Visit the AKJP Collective at 73 Kloof Street, Cape Town. Contact the store at 021 424 5502 for more information. You can also shop online at adriaankuiters.com.

You can also check out, In Bloom: Neimil’s New Capsule Collection.