Through this limited edition collection, we are celebrating local beauty and talent. Meet the behind the scene forces that make up some elements of our Wonderful Places in SA!
Fall in love with these inspiring local legends.
Meet Our Local Designer
Introducing...
Zinhle Sithebe
My name is Zinhle Sithebe and I am known as the artist Zee feels. I'm a freelance illustrator and graphic artist. I create bold patterns and figures that celebrate my love for african pattern, culture, black joy, women and self-love. I'm a little colour obsessed when it comes to
my work and it feels right everytime. 💛
L'Occitane wanted to celebrate the things that make our country beautiful with the wonderful places collection. I wanted to show case the beauty that is in nature, our cultures and our wildlife. A celebration of local beauty through naturality but in a bright and bold way. It needed to be feel fun and joyful and that's something I
do well.
I created a pattern that is Ndebele inspired with a twist. It helps further translate the pride for the country with its striking colour combinations and familiar shapes that remind me of the diverse cultures we have in South Africa.
Local Women Empowerment Supplier
Sparrow Society
Truly inspiring local suppliers!
Sparrow Society is a women’s empowerment brand based in Cape Town, South Africa that manufactures high quality customisable branded cosmetic bags and other textile products for major international brands and retailers. Sparrow Society focuses on creating dignifying, and as many economic opportunities for women as possible in order to subvert gender based violence and other social inequalities that women face.
Moving away from the traditional relief aid model and into a sustainable and holistic economic empowerment model, Sparrow Society’s network of 100+ women-owned sewing businesses are making hundreds of thousands of ethically made products that are sold all over the world, creating sustainable opportunities for women to thrive in this fulfilling and exciting industry.
For the last 2 years, L'Occitane South Africa have partnered with this amazing organisation in the creation of our Wonderful Places Totes & Pouches.
DIGNITY & OPPORTUNITY
Sparrow Society is not a traditional factory, but rather works through the creation of a network of over 150 home-based seamstresses (Sewboss).
Empowering women with basic business skills and a support network to allow her flexibility and ownership, while maintaining access to ongoing work opportunities and peer support to keep her business sustainable.
Behind the Scenes at Sparrow Society
