The name itself was inspired by the 1980s punk
and ivy styles. Punk is bold, audacious and edgy,
while Ivy is a more debonair style, illustrating
the eclectic nature of the brand.
Besides the Gods of Fashion, Punk & Ivy have
the youth of Bangkok to thank for the inspiration
behind their brand. The pair was struck by the
mobility of the city before being stung by the
entrepreneurial bug. Thus Africa’s first mobile
boutique (‘motique’) was born.
The groundbreaking digital marketing specialist,
Bianca Miles, along with designer/GQ Best
Dressed Man of 2012, Khaya Bhubesii Sibiya,
decided to use a Dodge Motorhome for
increased accessibility. Now fashion enthusiasts
who covet these stunning garments are not
confined to geographical location or trading
hours.
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Without a doubt ‘Collaborative boutique’ has
become the new buzz phrase in fashion. And the
design duo behind Punk & Ivy is a remarkable
example of what innovation and teamwork can
accomplish.
The ‘Proudly African’ theme is a motif for the
way business is practiced in and around the
entire concept of Punk & Ivy. In the words
of the founders, “Being proudly African is a
consciousness that we believe every creative on
the continent should embrace.”
Looking at the brand’s mission and positioning
one would never imagine them having much
difficulty finding keen investors who want
to support their revolutionary ideas and chic
threads.
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