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First Thursdays at Modern & Tribal Cape Town
Church Street is one of the popular spots on First Thursdays in Cape Town. We love the buzz and vibe on these busy nights and always stay open till late. Feel free to pop in and browse our range of stylish leather bags, designer clothing, stunning accessories and hand-selected artworks. If you're feeling hungry, then stroll over for a bite to eat at Mozart On Church, directly opposite us. Here's a preview of what to expect on First Thursdays at Modern & Tribal. See you there!
Lizz Meiring visits Modern & Tribal
Lizz Meiring can be described as whacky, classy, creative, funny and inspiring. She's also a well-known actress, director, TV presenter, arts journalist, media personality and author. She recently popped in to take a look at our new space and boy was she blown away...
New Modern & Tribal Collective store opens with VIP launch party
Our new Modern & Tribal Collective store opened its doors in Cape Town CBD on 29 October 2018. It's been a busy and exciting time for us, as we prepared for the move from our previous home at the MOJO Market in Sea Point. The new store is located at 64 Church Street, Cape Town and features the full Modern & Tribal range, as well as products from KoiKoi, A Wicked Little Company, Liba Collection, Solluna, Thijs Nel, La Grace and Monsoon Trading.
Travelling to Kruger National Park? Do it in style!
Covering more than 19 000 square kilometres and spanning two provinces (Limpopo and Mpumalanga), the Kruger National Park is one of the biggest and most well known game reserves in Africa. It is an absolute must-see for tourists visiting South Africa. The popular reserve is particularly well-known for the iconic "Big Five" – elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Vast landscapes, abundant birdlife and other exotic wildlife add to the truly African experience.
Top reasons to buy a leather backpack
Whether it’s for travel, work or gym, a leather backpack is versatile and will keep your hands free. Kendal Jenner and Gigi Hadid have recently been spotted using backpacks instead of handbags. And perhaps they are onto something – backpacks free up your hands, allow you to carry weight across both shoulders and give you a bit more packing space.
Genuine ostrich leather handbags – why you need one
Ostrich leather is a beautiful soft textile that is completely versatile – top designers use it to make handbags, clothing and shoes, while the automotive industry often makes use of ostrich leather for upholstery. Some of the top names in fashion design – think Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry and Prada – use ostrich leather to make their handbags.
Cowhide – aka nguni – leather handbags
Every woman needs a leather handbag (or two!) in her cupboard. If you already have a classic one, why not consider making a statement with a cowhide (or nguni) leather bag? Perhaps one of the biggest benefits to owning a cowhide bag is this – no two are alike, which means no matter what style of handbag you choose, you are guaranteed to have a one-of-a-kind handbag.
Wholesale leather laptop bags, backpacks and travel bags
Do you want to add quality leather laptop bags, backpacks or travel bags to your product range? Are you a boutique store or larger brand looking for a wholesale supplier of fashionable leather bags? We would be happy to assist you.
Steampunk bags and accessories – get on board the trend
Perhaps you’ve heard the word “steampunk” – it’s thrown around in fashion, bags, festivals (AfrikaBurn, for example). But what exactly does it mean? Well, let’s start with the Oxford English Dictionary definition: a genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advance technology.
Wholesale leather handbags – we supply full leather, ostrich, zebra and more
Are you a boutique store or larger brand looking for a wholesale supplier of stylish leather handbags? We would be happy to assist you. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Modern & Tribal offers a range of styles where you can select the type of leather and colours to best suit your product range. We supply handbags in full genuine leather, ostrich, zebra, springbok and nguni.
Leather belts – here’s how to buy the right one
A belt can either make or break an outfit. Here’s how to buy the right leather belt. Whether you choose to wear a belt as a fashion statement or simply to hold up a pair of trousers, here are some useful tips on how to buy the perfect leather belt.
Leather travel bags – here’s why you need one
Holidays are a must – it’s a time to unwind and destress. A lot of planning goes into a trip away – you’re thinking about where to go, what you’d like to do, possibly even which books you’re planning to finish while lying poolside. But have you given a travel bag any thought?
Brand New Second Hand
Brand New Second Hand was born on the road, out of a backpack almost a decade ago. Today Summer and Rich, who are both self taught, still use traditional methods and tools to make durable, once-off leather products.
Free delivery in SA!
For all orders that are shipped locally in South Africa, delivery is free. So all you need to do is choose a product, choose the leather type and colour, and we'll make sure you receive your beautifully crafted item as soon as possible.
Modern & Tribal CC appears in SA Garden and Home
After no less than 12 trips to Turkey, Deon Behrens was inspired by the rich, colourful, earthy textures of the carpets, kilims and handwoven fabrics he found there. He decided that he wanted to incorporate his purchases from Turkey into handstitched bags and accessories, not only to repurpose these fabrics but also to create completely unique statement pieces, each with their own story and intricate design.