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July 2013FASHION, ART, FUN AND NETWORKING IN THIS ISSUE
Whether youre looking for new furniture,
clothes, antiques or just enjoy spending a day
browsing whats for sale, get a change of
pace from your local mall. The City Fleamarket offers great deals on used and new
products, plus refreshments, food and
activities to keep the day fun for the whole
family.
The Concept at lengthThe City Flea Market only carries new
products, featuring arts and crafts items,
shoes, jewelry, sports gear, clothing, hair
products and books. The setup brings in local
entrepreneurs, testing out a new retail
business on the weekends, and an ethnically
diverse customer base of shoppers scoping
out deals.
Hours: Every First Saturday of the month
from 10:00am 18:00pm
Free admission for the public and N$ 50.00
per stall.
Vendors and ExhibitorsIs it easy to become a vendor at The City Flea
Market?
All you need to do is rent a space by emailing
us onTuuthikeni.Market@yahoo.comor call
0812805621 and start selling! Thats it. How
simple. The City flea market does all the
advertising and promotion to get the
customers to you!
InterviewsWe interviewed some off our monthly
owners to find out more about their busin
and challenges.
Note from the coordinatorI want to help develop a better network
system for our hidden artists, crafts
men/women, designers, entrepreneurs,
authors and many more in Namibia.
The City Flea Marketby Luise Mwanyangapo
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I wanted to introduce an African market as
an avenue for business, networking,
entrepreneurship and to create awareness of
an active sub cultural community. I want tohelp develop a better network system for our
hidden artists, crafts men/women, designers,
entrepreneurs, authors and many more in
Namibia. My small skill-set has never limited
me from trying to push forward.
Its easy to get bogged-down by
uncertainties. Im busy, young and
overwhelmed, as I go back and forth
struggling to identify my skills, strengths,
passion and career goals so that I can choose
a life path in which I can make a meaningful
contribution. But, I think about the power
that I have as a consumer. I also know that I
can contribute to community development
by purchasing locally made products.
When I think about the collectives of
craftswomen/men who are lifting themselves
from poverty by rolling recycled paper,
bottles or any other refuse into beautiful
jewelry or making nothing into something, I
remember that I am part of a global
exchange that connects economies, culture
and livelihoods. These labels and
certifications are a reminder that I too can
make a contribution and with that I introduce
to you The City Flea Market.
GARLIC AND FLOWER RESTAURANT
NTN Gardens
C/O Robert Mugabe & John Meinert Street
Windhoek, Namibia
Nowhere in the vibrant heart of Windhoekwill you feel so relaxed than in thetranquility of Garlic and Flowers. Therestaurants personalised decr whichcreates an intimate, comfortable mood;making it the most unique hangout spot intown and the music adds something extrato the mood accompanied by drinks andtraditional meals on offer.
Coordinators Note
Drawing of a Himba women from
one of our hidden talented artists
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AFRORAGE PRODUCTS
Afrorage Products
Afrorage Products
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
Please give a briefbackground on Ms. SharonKasanda?Originating from the vibrant country of
Zambia, I currently live in the beautiful desert
city of Windhoek, Namibia. My professional
experience involves an MBA in International
business and economic and innovation
development in Namibia and the SADC
region. I am also the published author of
Dante International, an African crime thriller
based in Namibia which reached the first
stage of the Commonwealth Book Prize thisyear, 2013.
Tell us about your business?Afrorage was created by the women in my
family; me, my two sisters Naomi and
Martha, and my mother, Miriam. We all have
natural hair and we have always believed in
the use and power of natural products for
hair and body. We grew tired of being at the
mercy of other companies that claimed their
products boosted natural ingredients but
only to find that their benefits were few and
far between, and so we decided to create our
own natural products that added nothing butthe goodness of nature with no sulphates, no
polyethylene, no glycol or parabens, no
petroleum or artificial fragrances, no dyes,
mineral oils and definitely no preservatives.
Who did you develop yournew hair line for?As we all have natural hair in the family, we
thought it fit to develop something that we
could use, try and test ourselves, a product
that worked to add moisture, seal it in and
create soft, shiny and manageable natu
hair. As we went through the whole resear
and development process, we found out th
a number of natural haired women had t
same problem; there was a lack of produc
in the Namibian market that catered f
natural hair that had nourishing and natu
properties. We find that our products a
amazing for natural hair and that wom
that have relaxed hair and that simply wa
to use natural products for their hair ha
also taken up to using our products; o
youngest customer is 3 years old!
What are the three essentiawe should all do to havebeautiful hair? Firstly, moisturize, moisturize, moisturiz
How does one grow a tree? You water it a
fertilize it, its the same with keepi
beautiful and healthy hair, moisturize yo
hair as often as you can, make sure y
provide it with the necessary oils, prote
and aqua to grow.
Secondly remember what you put in
what you get out; your diet, stress levels a
general good health contributes to a healt
head of hair. It is no myth that when you a
stressed you hair breaks and falls out easily
Thirdly sleep on a satin pillowcase eve
night or do not forget to cover your hair w
a silk or satin scarf. The fabric that t
majority of pillowcases are made out
tends to stick to and pull at your ha
resulting in unnecessary hair loss as hair
Meet Sharon Kasandaby Luise Mwanyangapo
The City Flea Market has
been a great place to not on
promote the business but h
also created a platform to
have conversations about
natural hair.
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snagged onto the fibres and is pulled out
while tossing and turning every night.
Anything we should never do?Avoid using heat often. With such prolonged
use of heat tongs, blow dryers and other heat
tools, the hair becomes weaker, more brittle
and prong to breakageeven the gentlest of
blow dryers can harm your hair. If you do
need to use heat, make sure you use a heat
protector to minimize damage to your hair.
Remember each one of us has a different
head of hair, find out what works for you and
stick with it, do not copy beauty fads just
because you want to follow the crowd,
become an individual when it comes to your
hair.
How has The City Flea Marketassisted your business?The City Flea Market has been a great place
to not only promote the business but has also
created a platform to have conversationsabout natural hair. This is currently lacking in
Namibia and so once a month at the flea
market Afrorage will be onsite to assist with
any advice, consultations or hair information
that people may have need of.
What are the future plans forAfrorage?Well we are definitely looking at expansion
and growth and to definitely boost our
product line. A lot of women have
approached us with what they would like to
see on the shelves with regards to hair
products and we will be proud to be part of
the natural product revolution.
How has the Namibian marketresponded to your products?The Namibian market has been amazing.
We now have women and men using ourproducts and we have had people saying
they love what the product is doing for their
hair, and that, is enough to put a smile on our
faces! We are also now pushed to respond to
our customers demands, so the Namibian
market is definitely keeping us on our toes!
Where can people access yourproducts?We will soon be stocked at a salon, but
currently all you need to do is email
afroragebeautyessentials@gmail.com and
we will advise you of the pick-up point for the
products, and do log ontowww.facebook.com/Afrorage to find out
more information, support the community
and to like our page!
Any final words you would liketo add?
We would like to thank all our customers for
the amazing support that we have
experienced so far; we stick to our promise of
having all our products 100% natural and free
from sodium lauryl sulfates, polyethelen
glycol, parabens, petroleum, artific
fragrances, dyes, mineral oils a
preservatives.
The Afrorage product range includes t
Afrorage Tropical Hair Butter: this moistu
rich butter contains avocado and shea butt
a coconut oil blend and an essential oil blen
it is a great moisturiser, sealer and nutriereplenisher. The Afrorage Pure Oil Blen
this pure oil blend contains a sweet almo
oil blend and an essential oil blend. It is
mixture of pure oils and can be used f
adding instant pure moisture to the scalp a
hair.
And last but not least, remember that a mo
natural you means a more healthy you!
Sharon holding up some Afrorage products
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Exhibitors &Visitors
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Karibu Koutureby Luise Mwanyangapo
Give us a brief background onMs. Mutindi Lydia Mulwa?Mutindi Lydia Mulwa is a dynamic 24
year old, born in Nairobi Kenya and
raised in Windhoek Namibia. I am a loverof opera and jazz music, an
entrepreneur, god-mother to 3
handsome boys, and a believer of the
power of positive thinking. I am an avid
reader, amateur pianist and a sky
watching enthusiast. A Lawyer by
profession and a business woman by
heart.
What does Karibu Koutureoffer?Karibu Kouture is a Namibian ownedfashion label that specializes in the
creative process of designing and
creating authentic cultural infused
fashion wear ranging from handbags,
jewelry, shoes, and both women and
menswear.
How is your brand uniquefrom others?Karibu Kouture is different in that it
embraces different cultural values, styles
and traditional originality concepts toform sophisticated fashion pieces. Our
tagline and moto is Welcome to Cultural
Sophistication. We want to introduce
the fashion enthusiast to cultural wear
that represents various traditions and
culture, but is still easy to wear, modern,
comfortable and sophisticated. Our aim
is to introduce cultural fashion norms to
modern day sophistication.
Why did you choose the cityflea market as a medium tosell your products?I have attended the flea market on
various occasions and what Ive come
across is that the crowd that visits the
market is an inquisitive crowd lookingfor a new shopping experience. Upon
this realization, I decided to leverage on
it.
How has the Namibian marketresponded to your offerings?I have been pleasantly surprised by the
response I have received from Namibia.
People have been very forthcoming and
interested to know more about the
brand and the products we offer.
Where did you derive yourname from?I have an events management company
by the name of Karibu Events. Karibu
means welcome in Swahili an
expression that is used quite commonly
in Kenya. Karibu Kouture is a sister
company of Karibu Events and it just
made sense to carry the name over.
Loosely translated, Karibu Kouture
means Welcome to high fashion or
sophisticated exclusive wear. Its a
catchy name and a great conversationstarter.
Being half Namibian halfKenyan, How would youdescribe the Namibianconsumer market towards youroffering?I call it being a conglomerate (Laughs).
My mixed heritage is one of my proudest
attributes and I have been fortunate
enough to identify opportunities which
can capitalize on this, as our productswhich include handbags, jewelry, shoes,
women and menswear and kitenges are
all sourced from Kenya. The Namibian
consumer is inquisitive and eager to
experience fashion in a new dimension
which is our biggest selling point. For us,
this attribute in respect of Namibian
consumers presents us with an amiable
opportunity to meet their demand.
MUTINDI LYDIA MULWA
Karibu Kouture
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There are brands that cater for our basic
needs, brands that appeal to our desires, and
then there are brands that position
themselves as works of art. Concept stores
are new-generation galleries that feed our
urban culture.
Shopping is essentially about the product,
but concept stores have created an
environment where ones artistic senses are
also engaged.
Careful attention to every aspect of thestores aesthetic and design is considered.
These spaces are a reflection of the
consumers they serve, their interests and
their social scenes. Gone are the days of
simplistic monetary exchange for product.
The urban consumer is drawn by how the
space caters to their lifestyle.
Concept stores target consumers with
particular tastes so whether youre a
hipster, stuck on high fashion, or one of
those people who loves to rock their
grandmothers old clothes theres a
concept store that caters specifically for yourstyle.
A street wear brand might have a space with
warehouse finishes and industrial paneling,
complemented by graffiti images.
Unknown Union is a concept store on Cape
Towns Kloof Street that deals in high-end
menswear. Before entering the store youre
greeted by a phrase that reads: Before I die I
want to. Clients and people passing by are
encouraged to take a moment to reflect, pick
up a piece of chalk and script a dream. The
interior design is symmetrical, with rainbow
coloured wooden mantels and shelves. Their
design speaks to nature of their clientele,
young, vibrant and uninhibited.
The merchandise in store can vary from
electronics, accessories to clothing. The opus
of a concept store is that its filled with
treats that delight its target market. So if
you are a hipster, that particular concept
store would be your one stop shop for
everything your heart desires, well almost
everything.
Beyond the aesthetics, concept stores are
also spaces where like-minded individuals
mingle, and cultural, design, music and
fashion events are held. With some stores
boasting little bistros and sidewalk cafs.
The art of store has shifted the retail
paradigm, puncturing the urban landscape incities across the globe.
The Art ofStoreby Chivimbiso Gava
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Come and join us at the next The next City Flea
Market that will be taking place on:
Saturday, 3rd
August 2013 @ Garlic and
Flowers 10:00am 18:00pm.
Entrance is free so bring the whole family along.
You can also find us via:
Facebook: fashion and arts flea market
Twitter: fleamarketnam
Email:tuuthikeni.market@yahoo.com
Cell: 081 280 5621
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