OUT AND ABOUT: 99 Design Store Launch in Vibey Braamfontein

A space to spotlight emerging designers from the city of Joburg, 99 Design Store was recently launched after a 2 year journey

By Yashna Balwanth | September 2, 2022 | Category

Views from the courtyard rooftop of 99 Design Store, Courtesy Image

“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.” says co-founder Tayla Foong of experiential agency Dear Friends. Together with Adriaan Hugo and Katy Taplin from Dokter and Misses, 99 Design Store is a young designers space in Braamfontein featuring 19 local designers.

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The restaurant space at 99 Design Store, Image Supplied

This concept store is home to some of the best local designer fashion and home decor brands on show alongside unique art pieces. The space includes collections from the design and lifestyle brand Neimil, founded by Keneilwe Mothoa and Lubabalo Mxalisa, as well as popular upcycling brand eager to take on streetwear apparel, UNKNWN Projects founded by Cebekhulu (Peace by Khotso) and Mohlokoane (Sash South Africa).

Expect to experience a space fully fitted by design-duo Dokter and Misses who were instrumental in the 99 Juta building design from start to finish. Every detail was seen to, making the space feel unified, fresh and exciting.

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99 Design Store is open in Braamfontein, Johannesburg from Wednesday to Sunday, 10h00 to 17h00. Follow them on Instagram for all the updates @99juta