The Priesthood creates a platform for emerging South African clothing designers and artists

In the heart of Muizenberg, Cape Town there is a movement of sustainable fashion, art and accessories growing. The clothing brand Blue Priest runs an Afrotek streetwear shop that hosts numerous local designers who experiment with materials, upcycle and create unique one of mankind or small run collections. This supportive community nurtures creativity and gives artisans a place to sell and share their creations. With a mandate to support local designers living in South Africa Blue Priest located at 42 Palmer Road on the corner of Church street has created a collective of creatives called the Priesthood Cpt, who worship the creative process, express themselves through design and textile manipulation. 

In this editorial shoot we showcase some of the latest designs by a few of the brands that share their creations at Blue Priest: Pattern Nation, Mighty King, Alion Shit Apparel, Afrodizzyacts and Blue Priest. Pattern Nation is an artist collective, clothing brand and creative platform run by Cyd Eva and Costa Besta between South Africa and Canada that specializes in one of a kind, small run and upcycled ungendered colorful clothing and vibrant, colourful abstract art. Mighty King, a clothing dealer and creative designer who also works at the Blue Priest shop creates unique modular streetwear that features his unique colour blocking style and cargo pockets for days. Alion Shit Apparel is run by artist, DJ and designer Masa who also works at Blue Priest and runs the Priesthood collective page his work features iconic hand painted designs and hand stitching on vintage clothing. Afrodizzyacts features their stunning pattern drop crotch pants. And last but not least Blue Priest the brand that started the collective and shop creates the dopest pants, short, jackets, hats and more in African print fabric made one of kind by founder Cyan or in small runs by local sewers. 

If your thinking of traveling to South Africa, this is your call to come check out this amazing country and the mother city of KaapStad Cape Town!! Now you know about this collective of artists in Muizenburg you have a jumping point to connect with artists and creatives while in the city.