The Next19 Trade Exhibition

WORDS Michaela Stehr


The Next19 Trade Exhibition will hold its second instalment from 28 February until 3 March 2019 in Cape Town, showcasing South African designers ready for export to international markets.

Forming part of The Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) and the Craft and Design Institute (CDI)’s “Development by Design” programme, Next19 stands as a platform for international visitors to meet top South African suppliers and designers. This year’s exhibit features 40 leading local design manufacturers, from small furniture and fashion to home textiles and lighting. Exhibitors include the likes of Skinny laMinx, Minima and Design Afrika.

The exhibition will be held at the Scheryn Pavilion at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town between the Two Oceans Aquarium and The Watershed Silo District from 28 February – 3 March 2019.

For more information, visit thecdi.org.za.