What's in a name?Some were established by accident and some had purpose. Regardless of their birth, these are local brands trending in Namibia and across the borders. Being brought together by Namibian owned brands Some were established by accident and some had purpose. Regardless of their birth, these are local brands trending in Namibia and across the borders. Feelingz NationIt all began with a black printed T-shirt, and it is currently one of the top selling clothing local brands in Namibia. Fillemon Natangwe Shuuya owner of Feelingz Nation says that he draws his inspiration from the Namibian kwaito legend The Dogg as he is talented, sells and is moving forward. Established in 2015, Feelingz Nation has a series of clothing, ranging from T-shirts and vests at N$150 to hoodies at N$350. Shuuya believes he has shaped a feeling of belonging and peace, when people stagger and they are putting on Feelingz Nation it makes them feel that they belong to a thing. Feelingz Nation’s biggest dream is to hand over a Feelingz Nation T-shirt to the president of Namibia, Dr Hage Geingob. For orders, @feelingznation on social media.
Respect my hustle
Respect My Hustle (RMH) was established in 2014 by Silva Shapwa. Silva started a clothing printing shop. He felt that his peers were not respecting what he did and decided to get the message through a clothing brand. " Respect my Hustle" simply means respecting what someone does to make a living, whether small or big or whether recognised or not. RMH prints garments such as sweaters, hoodies, short trousers, swimming costumes and many more. To date, the brand has more than 10 000 followers all over Namibia. RMH items range from N$100 to N$600, with items such as vests costing N$100 and winter full kits costing N$650. With the mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every Namibian, redefining Namibian fashion and providing quality products Sylva’s dream is for RMH to be a world-class brand, with exceptional and personalised service.
Namswagg
Namswag is a local brand that promotes Namibian swagg. It aims to motivate the Namibian youth to dress in style and to be proud of where they come from. The brand was established in 2016 and has grown well since. There is a Namswagg clothing line that includes T-shirts for N$180, vests and tops for N$150, official shirts for N$300; hoodies at N$400 and leggings for N$180. The Namswagg brand is a brand for all the Namibians not just for specific people for we are one. The brand has colours that represent our country. People are welcome to send their pictures with swagg to be uploaded on our pages. Namswag does not have a specific place where they sell the items - they are simply ordered and delivered to the customers through social media. Like the Facebook page and join the group on Facebook @Namswagg_brand and Instagram @Namswagg_brand.
Pride
Owned by Halm Clothing Corporation, this is a brand that everyone can relate to as it is not based in a certain town or region but rather, it is for Namibians to wear a unique brand regardless of where they come from, with pride. The aim is to reach not only a market in Namibia but to go international. Pride is also available in the US. We have shorts, caps, T-shirts, vests, sweatpants and sunglasses sold in the range of N$80 to N$250. Pride will soon be available in official wear for both female and male, and swimming costumes. Pride clothes can be found in Windhoek and Rundu at 081 633 3446 and will soon be available at ppfashion stores. People can find us on Facebook @Halm Clothing and Halm_l on instagram.
The Rogue Nation
Rogue means behaving in ways that are expected by one but rejected by society, often in ways that lead to discovering one’s true self in a constructive way. The Rogue Nation is a local and international brand, a movement and a lifestyle created especially for the youth and everyone who wants to take charge and lead their life in a positive way. This is no ordinary brand, this is a revolution and our biggest aim is to uplift the uninitiated and make them part of a nation that knows no boundaries when it comes to self-realisation. The Rogue Nation focuses on letting people know that it is not about the education that you have but it is about the determination and hard work on that which makes us happy as individuals that frees us from the chains of society. The Rogue Nation is here to make sure that people come together despite their differences. Just because you got 50 points in Grade 12 doesn’t mean you should be an engineer if you’re a great singer. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t. Think different, go Rogue!
Collabo
Collabo Trading CC is a creative Namibian company established in 2011. The company currently trades in very well designed, promoted and highly demanded clothing, under the Collabo brand name. Collabo has become one of the leading locally owned clothing brands due to its international design standard, quality product and services. Collabo is not just a beautiful art work, it is love and inspiration. The word collabo is taken from the word collaboration, which means togetherness; hence the company slogan “Union que major” in Spanish, which means together we are the best. The company has a vision to invest and expand to an industrial and commercial level, with the aim of benefiting fellow youth and to create job opportunities. Our prices range between N$200 and N$450 depending on the product; including free delivery in Windhoek. To buy our brand products you can visit our Collabo social media pages “collabo_clothing” on Facebook and Instagram; for contact numbers and be directed to a sale agent.
Nam Legend
The Nam Legend brand established in 2014 after founder and CEO PJ Amunyela found out the child he had been raising for two years was not his biological daughter. Nam Legend is a master brand which gives inspiration to all young Namibians who are working hard to achieve whatever they are striving for in life. Its mission is to encourage all Namibians to never give up in life and in whatever situation they may find themselves in. What makes Nam Legend unique is its design and the fact that it does not discriminate, just like Harambee nobody is left out. Our items include tops ,T-shirts, shorts, leggings, dresses and hoodies and prices range from N$280 to N$550. The brand can be purchased online through the Nam Legend page on FB, Instagram KingPj16 or call 081 212 5077 and 081 336 1961 to place an order.
The Realest
The Realest is a clothing line that abides to the latest trends in fashion. The clothes are made with the consideration of things that people want to wear and what people are tired of wearing. Established in early 2016, The Realest defines the clothing line as a lot of people just print shirts or sweaters for a while and stop, or they use some bad quality printing on their shirts which immediately fades away. The Realest clothing options include hoodies for N$350, vests for, N$150 and the shirts, 180. The letters D.I.L.I.N. written on the bottom left of the clothes stand for Doing It Like It’s Nothin’. The Realest isn’t just a clothing line, it is a brand.
Letu Urban Wear
The Letu Urban Wear Brand originated from the north. It was established by Meduletu Molokoshi. The name Letu means ours in Oshiwambo. Its main purpose is to make the youth to learn how to help themselves by being initiators and not dependents. It mainly focusing on local market to establish good ways of making our local product reach all corners of the country. It has worked with brands like Kashipu, Van Die Mooi , Young Tycoon, Rise and Above and Theory Hustle and other brands, to create a better industry of local brands and build a bond between local brands. The clothing line has hoodies, car stickers, shirts and T-shirts in the price range of N$50 to N$550. Letu Urban Wear is available in the following towns - Windhoek, Oranjemund, Otjiwarongo Ondangwa, Walvis Bay/Swakopmund and Ongwediva.
Wayidiva Clothing
The brand that was formed in 2011 by a young man with the name Martinus from Rundu. He says he always had a dream of having his own business. His father, who is a businessman was his biggest role model. “I have always been wanting to change the fashion our people wear - that's my biggest plan. Our people should start wearing our own local brands and that's why I decided to open up a shop where they can get the local brands together. This just the beginning… I have bigger and better plans for the Wayidiva brand.” Look out for the brand at Park Mall in Rundu. You can get Wayidia Clothing on Facebook Wayidiva Clothing and on Instagram @wayidivaclothing zakapatako.
“King of Whk”
Ibia King realised fairly early how much foreign clothing brands influenced southern African nations because of the great demand for these items in Africa. They discovered that this demand was as a result of the quality assurance these brands from abroad and they thought of how many local brand we can rely on to provide us with clothing that is not only stylish but also encourages self-worth and patriotism with the region. K.O.W. strives to achieve to go further than just acquire a significant market position but to use this influence to encourage confidence amongst the pessimistic and doubtful, and destroy the false perception that local clothing brands provide poor quality products. K.O.W.’s main focal point is Windhoek but they have great ideas for other movements that encourage patriotism in other towns in Namibia.
Twins Power
The brand was established in 2012 by brothers Pacx and Tre. They initially printed shirts for themselves but close friends and family demanded to have the same T-shirts with the same brand. They became active early 2016 after receiving calls from people all over the country demanding that they need the product and asking the price. The mission of Twins Power is to be a Namibian recognised brand that is affordable. Prices vary depending on the product, with the highest price at N$300 for the hoodies and T-shirts and crop tops are available at N$150. The product is available countrywide where a customer can call for delivery. They have a Facebook and Instagram page where customers can enquire about the availability of the product in their respective towns.
I Run My Life
IRML is a Namibian trademark that was founded by Abed Jona and Nakalemo Martin 2014. The idea came about looking at the negativity that was rising in that year on social media. The brand aims to spread the word of self belief and for one not to let the judgements of others describe who they really are. The phrase " I run my life" , speaks for itself, meaning that you are in control of your own life and no one has the right to be disappointed of your own life, as they have theirs to live. The phrase targets the young, youth, mid youth and the elders who are finding it hard to focus on what they worked hard for. Merchandise is available countrywide, through various mediums like social media (@i_run_my_life) on Instagram and Facebook, boutiques, clothing shops (Antonio's Art) and at 081 211 5440 countrywide or 081 474 3324 for Windhoek.
Van Die Mooi
VDM is a Namibian product with an Afrikaans statement. What makes the brand VDM unique from other brands is that they cater for all young or old. VDM also ploughed back into community in 2014 from the small sales made and gave to the Gobabis community via their municipality. Products range from tops, T-shirts, shorts, hoodies, baby grows, pull-overs and sweaters. The owner Mauno Shawn Ambambi would like to open up a few branches in the near future to make the availability better. The products are available by calling 081 243 2534 or at Trends Fashion in Walvis Bay .T-shirts and tops are N$250 and sweaters range from N$380 to N$450. VDM intends to expand and brand jeans and shoes.
Wambo Spirit Clothing
Wambo Spirit Clothing is a stylish and affordable local brand was founded in 2014. It is currently being run by Pietie and Haitange. This brand unites the diversity of the different Owambo cultural groups and now uniting Namibia as a whole. WS clothing can be purchased in Oshakati at the new TmT House. In the capital, in Ombili and Wanaheda. In other towns we deliver with an extra N$30 added to the price. This is one of the brand's unique qualities: The clothing is 100% Namibian. V-neck and round neck T-shirts for $180, tops and vests $150, leggings for ladies $180, long pants priced $280, short pants for $220. We have official shirts for both men and women for $350 only. Hoodies for $400. For more info contact 081 043 9592.
Black Excellence
The BE clothing line was established in 2013, specialising in a variety of clothing ranging from hoodies, T-shirts, shirts, crop tops and sweatpants. The idea behind the brand was to promote and celebrate black culture and black consciousness, celebrate the heroes and heroines of our black history. Today Black Excellence has introduced a new marketing platform under the theme #KnowYourWorth which is aimed at encouraging excellence, success in all forms of society through #SelfWorth. Black Excellence is not in the business of generating revenue but giving back to the community and empowering the black community through motivation and charitable events. They serve a purpose and that is what makes Black Excellence unique and stand out from all other local brands. For pricing and viewing of different clothing Black Excellence sells, you can visit their Instagram page @blackexcellence_2013 or our Facebook page @Pipe Clothing.
Omshasho Clothing
Established in 2003, Mshasho Clothing is a Namibian clothing brand founded by Martin " The Dogg" Morrocky and is one of the oldest and constant clothing brands in Namibia. The company is 100% owned by Mshasho. The name Mshasho is derived from its original name Omushasho which is the Oshiwambo name for a shotgun. Omshasho has a range of clothing from shirts, shoes and tops to accessories such as watches and sunglasses. Omshasho branded clothes can be found in Streethouse countrywide and on request.
JUNE SHIMUOSHILI