Newsletter City Flea Market July 2013

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CITY FLEA MARKET *** Iss

City FleaMarket

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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 [email protected] 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

[email protected] 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:[email protected]

Cell: 081 280 5621

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