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FASHION AND BEAUTY

mothers and children, and NPOs that
rescue children from child slavery.

The founder behind Declare Clothing,
Kirsten Beukes, has been a resident at
the estate for 22 years and completed
her schooling at Cornwall Hill College.
Kirsten’s clothing foundation was laid
at the University of Pretoria, where
she undertook a four-year degree in
B Consumer Science Clothing Retail,
which is equivalent to an Honours
degree. It was during this time that
Kirsten's love for ethical and sustainable
fashion began to take root. Today, she
not only spearheads Declare Clothing,
but personally crafts each garment
herself. Her hands-on approach
ensures that every item carries the
mark of her unwavering commitment
to quality and sustainability. Kirsten
provides employment opportunities
to local grannies and partners with
a small crochet company to create
Declare Clothing's blankets, teddies
and bonnets. In her journey, Kirsten is
advised by a trusted friend and mentor,
Gina Snyman, a seasoned expert in
pattern making and fashion.
Declare Clothing's origins began with
Kirsten's desire to create a unique
and meaningful gift for a dear friend
who was expecting a baby. Kirsten's
personal touch was evident through
the hand-embroidered name of the
child, along with a depiction of Noah's
Ark and its animal inhabitants. Little did
she know that this thoughtful gesture
would ignite her passion for children's
clothing. Inspired by the joy her hand-
embroidered creations brought to her
loved ones, Kirsten continued to craft
these personalised baby-grows as gifts.
In January 2022, she officially founded
Declare Clothing and has been learning
and growing every since.

If you are a mother and your child is
between six months and three years
old, we have a few options where
you can get involved. Firstly, if you
are willing to let your child be in our
marketing pictures and secondly, if you
would like to join our garment testing
process. Please contact us if you are
interested, we would love to hear from
you!

You can contact us on,
info@declareclothing.co.za or on our
social media pages (Instagram:
@_delcare_clothing,
Facebook: Declare Clothing). If you
would like to browse through our
products, you can go to our website
at declareclothing.co.za

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