Why we’re different
OYOO Style was born in 2021 out of a love for African textiles and the need to design clothing that stood out from the mainstream shops. We wanted to break the mould and design a bright, fun fashion and homeware range that appeals to everyone, and brings a smile to people’s faces.
- Support local skill – we invest in training seamstresses to empower them
- Good wages – we pay our seamstresses fair wages
- No waste – we use all our off-cuts of material to create our multi-coloured clothing and accessories
Our Promise
- Quality – we only source quality material that will last, and everything is made with love and attention to detail
- Locally sourced – we keep it local and only source material within the African continent
- Slow fashion – all our items are handmade to order
By supporting us, you are helping to create work opportunities within South Africa, improve the environment as we are about zero waste and we strive to source our textiles, and items from local and ethical suppliers only.
We believe slow fashion and fairer wages has to be the future, and by educating people to avoid supporting the mass production sweatshops that plague the fashion industry around the world, together we can make a difference.
Who is behind OYOO Style
Wife duo Rejane and Krissie are the force behind OYOO Style and in charge of the day to day operations, marketing and tech. We work with self-employed, highly skilled local seamstresses.
Rejane Gwynne
Co-Founder
Born in South Africa, left for a while, then came back in 2016. Loves cooking, living in nature and enjoys travelling.
Krissie Gwynne
Co-Founder
Originally from the UK, but loves living in South Africa. Passionate about nature, painting and growing food.