The South Africa story by Annemarie Kuus

Inspired by the textures of the CAES collection and the day-to-day life in South Africa.

Photography Annemarie Kuus
Model Jade Paul 
@IceModels
CAES Core Collection garments

Shot in Durbanville and Cape Town.

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For over twelve years family-run Portuguese company TMR has been producing clothing for clients worldwide, switching to concentrating on working with sustainable labels for the past 4 years.

With a focus on integrity in all aspects of the business and a high degree of quality, they have been producing the clothing for CAES. A model of adaptability, TMR has weathered the pandemic relatively unscathed and can teach us about how the future of fashion production may look.

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A Renaissance woman, Kitty Callaghan lends her discerning sensibility to her roles as PR coordinator for cult fashion label Ellery and contributing editor at Russh magazine as well as to her artwork. In addition to a myriad of creative endeavors, she has become known for her vintage-inflected style and fiery locks.

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Almut Vogel is a German fashion stylist and emerging ceramacist. With styling clients including Cos, Strenesse and Rimowa and work with photographers such as Amira Fritz, Thomas Lohr and Kate Barry, Vogel has crafted an enviable career. Her work is characterized not only by its elegance and balance, but also with its quiet sense of joy.

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Women we admire # Marissa Mooiman

An experienced brand strategist with a love for nature: Marissa Mooiman is a freelance brand consultant embracing a slow living lifestyle. As a hands-on creative thinker, she helps clients develop plans across all disciplines to bring out their full potential. Most recently, she joined forced with Wil + The People as a brand & sales coach. In her spare time, Marissa contributes to the online platform “April & May” to share personal experiences through her favorite creative outlets, writing and photography. 

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Influenced by her fashion design and design history background, in her work she tries to find balance crossing the thin line between art, design and object. 

While Mabel has a passion for traveling, she loves to be in and around the home. She considers the home the most authentic, relaxed and personal place where people surround themselves with meaningful objects. 

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