Welcome to the ¡Listos! Boutique!
“If you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere.’’ - Frank Sinatra
Laurèl’s Living and Aristos Events have opened the ¡Listos! Boutique selling sustainable, handmade and one-of-a-kind South-African pieces. After their trip to this beautiful country and meeting so many warm, welcoming and friendly people, they both felt the urge to give something back to the local South African community. Combining their expertise in retail and event management, they opened the ¡Listos! Boutique representing South Africa’s craftsmanship and culture. By supporting, you're not just purchasing products; you're contributing to the livelihoods of South African artisans and promoting sustainable and ethical practices.
Their products, carefully selected, locally (hand)made and unique, are sold online and at various markets across The Netherlands. You can also find their South African products in a cozy showroom, located at Prinsengracht 705-III in Amsterdam. Enjoy a good cup of coffee while learning more about the stories behind each brand.
For updates about their newest products, events and initiatives, follow @listosboutique on Instagram and Facebook or go to their website: ¡Listos! Boutique.
Please find below some more information about the people behind their products.
ROWDY
ROWDY is a leather bag company based in Cape Town. Rowdy's mission has evolved to make a refined range of practically designed and quality leather bags that encourage thoughtful consumption while empowering their talented machinists who hand-make each and every piece.
As a close-knit team of spirited, friendly and entrepreneurial individuals, they are all connected by their ONE LOVE philosophy. This means that there is mutual respect for everyone within the team, and they treat each other as family resulting in breaking bread and lunching together with each other daily.
Using free-range leather, offering a lifetime guarantee (the Rowdy Promise) and providing good working conditions, Rowdy is respectful of people and nature. If you’re a fan of ROWDY, you buy with a conscious and resonate with our values of respecting everyone’s individuality while working for the greater good in one’s community.
LEZA
- KEEP EARTH SEXY -
“In a world consumed by mass production, owning something handmade with intention that is a true original is a special thing.” - Jodi Leza
Jodi Leza is a South-African sustainable fashion designer hoping to change the textile industry. She collects fabric remnants and textile waste from individuals, factories and business across Cape Town, reimagines and recycles it into beautiful one-off pieces you will love, wear and treasure for years to come. Jodi explains: “Fast fashion is a dark and destructive product of our generation. Textile waste generated by industry is a huge problem across the world and I hope to be a part of the solution in my own, small but steady way. Thank you for supporting slow, sustainable fashion.”
BALOE
Originally from Kenia, Nicholas brings handcrafted, beaded, and colorful dog collars and leashes to the markets in South Africa. Nicholas and his partner are putting in a tremendous effort to promote their Northern Africa friends throughout South-Africa. Their beadwork and crafts range from collars and leashes to belts, bag strips and sandals.
Collars are available in sizes XXS, XS, S, M and L.
Leashes are one size and can be matched with a collar.
Strips are the newest addition to their collection!
¡Listos! Travel
With ¡Listos! Travel, Laurèl’s Living and Aristos Events are organizing group travel experiences to a.o. South-Africa. Through their personal approach, they connect people with each other, creating new connections. Additionally, they show you the hidden gems based on their personal experiences. These aren’t 'standard' trips consisting only of the well-known highlights, but a unique experience to explore these destinations like a true 'local.' Furthermore, they only work with locally owned hotels and businesses.
Their trips are also available for families, couples and friends and will be custom-made to your specific wishes & needs to make your dream holiday come true!