Reaching out to loved ones

“Whether it’s celebrating a special occasion, brightening someone’s day, or conveying condolences, we will deliver your blooms in a personal, caring way.”

— Kim du Plessis

Petal & Post, mainly an e-commerce store’s Joburg branch is in 44 Stanley. The brainchild of Kim du Plessis. Petal & Post is a female-owned business at reaching loved ones when hands aren’t able to. 

A mere three years after establishing the Cape Town branch, Petal & Post expanded to Johannesburg and Durban. 

With Covid-19, we are grateful for Petal & Post to reach our loved ones when we can’t. Read the rest of the article here.

Living up to its name: Peachy

“We’ve tried to support our team as much as possible financially during times when we were unable to trade, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing landlords at 44 Stanley.” - Matt Suttner

The Saturday Star recently talked to owner and creative Matt Suttner about Peachy bar: the favourites, the staff, the vibe… And why, life with Peachy, is oh so Peachy.

Film festival to inspire: ARIFF 2021

“The ARIFF seeks to address issues of accessibility, empowerment and development for previously and currently disadvantaged segments of society.” - Naledi de Wee

The 4th annual Africa Rising International Film Festival (ARIFF), first hosted in 2018, boasted a hybrid model this year with online viewings, in-person events and talks.

A variety of films, from countries like Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Egypt and Kenya was shown. This film festival also partnered with Tik-Tok, a short form video social media platform, a first for the continent.

Read the rest of the article here

Ifuku's Rodney shares his passion

The Inhabit spend a day with Ifuku owner, Rodney. He shares his love for clothing, music and his origin.

Remembering History

“But I also think it’s important that within the life of the library, it’s not a library about archives. It’s essentially a living library, so we start to collect and transfer material on to vinyl.”

— Kudzanai Chiurai

Artist Kudzanai Chiurai opened The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember was opened in 44 Stanley in May 2021.
Journalist Atiyyah Khan chatted to Kudzanai about this space.

A worthy location!

44 Stanley was recently named iAfrica.com list of 5 Insta-worthy locations in Johannesburg!
📷 Tag us to be featured: @44_stanleyavenue #44stanley.

Photo credit: Robyn Davie

Salvation Cafe was recommended by IOL, as one of two locations in Johannesburg as a brunch-worthy spot.

Fun Fashion at 44 Stanley

The Cape Town mother and daughter team, Kelly-Grace and Betina, recently opened their first storefront for the South African fashion brand Me & B at 44 Stanley.

Bizcommunity spends time with them to learn more about the brand, their operations and the future.

PEACHY IN THE PRESS

The Morning Show SA did an interview with Peachy owner Matt Suttner on what makes it special.
Watch the interview here.

The 2021 Jozi Film Festival

The Jozi Film Festival an independent film festival is celebrating 10 years of thought provoking films this year. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions, the film festival was hosted online in 2020, this year the film festival boasts a hybrid model with films available online as well as selected films being shows at 44 Stanley’s The Bioscope from 1 to 3 October.

Catch the line up here and book tickets to the films shows at The Bioscope here.

Denim's new life with Ifuku.one

In an August article on Business Day Wanted recent addition to 44 Stanley, Ifuku’s Rodney Mudzengerere shares his love for all things denim, canvas, leather and last but not least - community.

Rodney comments that to him, denim is a culture, an expression of lifestyle and most importantly, and a deep inspiration to him.

He love to see members of our community succeed!