For Women’s day, we thought who better for you to get more acquainted with than our very own Karin Rae Matthee, owner and designer of Dear Rae Jewellery and the head of our team. She opens up about what being a woman means to her, both personally and professionally, and sheds light on her own recent journey of self-discovery. When did your love for jewellery begin and why do you love it? I first started creating objects in silver and brass when I was ten years old. My dad used to make jewellery as a hobby and he had a...

As you know, our most recent Ode to the Ocean collection saw us collaborating with the I AM WATER foundation, started by Hanli Prinsloo – a woman after our own hearts and a human we just couldn’t help falling in love with. Hanli is an inspired, passionate freediver and ocean advocate. After breaking all of South Africa’s freediving records, she is now following her true passion of ocean conservation. With a background in journalism and documentary filmmaking, Hanli has travelled extensively – always telling stories of conflict, hope, injustice and change from some of the world’s most challenged communities. We...

We can’t believe it’s this time of year again! The rain has finally come, the air is crisp and our coats, gloves and scarves are all being prioritised to the very front of our wardrobes. Winter seems to be properly upon us and so we thought what better time to revisit this beautiful Winter Wanderlust editorial photoshoot, shot last year by Haley from Haley Takes Photos. We chatted with bloom extraordinaire, Pippa Sharp from Wilderflower to share with us what inspired her to help bring this shoot to life. “For an unusual winter wedding, we loved exploring foraged flora, texture, interesting shapes and earthiness –...

Trained by Luke Dale Roberts and Heston Blumenthal, it comes as no surprise that Ash Heeger, owner and chef at ASH Restaurant in Cape Town, knows her way around a kitchen. What really struck us about this creative wonder woman however (fancy training or not), was her very evident love affair with food as an art form. With an unwavering commitment to culinary excellence paired with a refreshingly unique approach to dining, ASH has stolen the hearts (and tastebuds) of foodies the world over and we’re honoured to have her join our gang of incredible #femalestofollow.  Roasted Quail with Chestnut Cream, Salt Baked...

Meet Shafiek – The gentleman who enlightens us daily with his wise musings and more importantly, sets all the stones in your Dear Rae treasures.  1. We know that you started out in the jewellery industry, more specifically in setting, at a very young age. Can you tell us a little about why and how? It was in the 1960s that circumstances dictated that I become a setter. We were forcibly removed from District Six and my dad had to buy a new house, which meant my siblings and I were forced to go and work because he couldn’t possibly afford to...

#FEMALESTOFOLLOW  Some of you might recognise Lucy Mulima from the lookbook for our ‘Shashe’ collection, where we had the pleasure of adorning her beautiful, bold soul with our jewellery. Back then is when we met Lucy, and we have absolutely loved her ever since. This one woman team is the founder and designer of her fashion label Aya Goods, where she works with African inspired wax prints and traditional handwoven fabrics to create ready-to-wear apparel. She has also just launched Wholistic, which boasts a sensational new range of organic body butters. Lucy chatted to us about what inspires her, the ins and outs...

Although Tess Guinery isn’t technically a local, she has spent the last 6 months living in the Mother City. We’d like to think this makes her at least a little bit Capetonian, if only for a small while. Tess owns and her runs her own design studio, which specializes in graphic design, photography, content creation, painting, styling and various other realms of creativity. She is also the mama to 3-year-old Peaches Wilde and as some of you may know, balancing motherhood and a career is no joke. Tess shares with us some insights into her world.   Image: Anke Loots     1) When and...