Better, together.
Since 2019, collaboration has been woven into the story of Sama Sama.
From local artists and makers to charitable initiatives and creative partnerships, we've always believed the most meaningful things are created together. Every collaboration has allowed us to celebrate South African creativity, support small businesses, tell important stories and give back to our community.
Below are a few of the people and projects that have become part of the Sama Sama journey.
A story of a woman.
In collaboration with Nina Henry.
Nina Henry approached Sama Sama with an idea to create a never-ending line of women, representing the countless lives affected by gender-based violence.
Together we launched a limited collection of hand-painted tote bags and bucket hats, with a portion of every sale donated directly to Rape Crisis.
To date, the collaboration has raised thousands of rands in support of survivors and organisations working to end gender-based violence.
It remains one of our most meaningful creative partnerships.
Fashion with purpose.
Join the Dance × Earthchild Project
Our Join the Dance fundraising campaign was created to support The Earthchild Project, helping provide environmental education to children across South Africa.
Together with our community we raised over R14 000, directly contributing towards year-long educational programmes for dozens of children.
It's a reminder that small actions, when done together, can create lasting impact.
Handmade ceramic dungaree buttons.
In collaboration with Lichen&Leaf
One of our longest-standing creative collaborations has been with ceramic artist Cynthia Edwards, founder of Lichen & Leaf.
Together we designed our signature handmade buttons, created especially for our Classic Dungarees. Each button is individually handcrafted from polymer clay and uniquely mottled using colours inspired by each collection, making every piece slightly different from the next.
It's a small detail that has become one of Sama Sama's most recognisable signatures.
Follow Cynthia's work → lichenandleaf.com
Woven with intention.
Andie Reeves x Sama Sama
For our AW20 campaign, artist Andie Reeves created a large-scale woven artwork using fabric offcuts from our own production, combined with natural jute and cotton rope.
Today the piece hangs proudly in our studio, a reminder that creativity and sustainability can exist beautifully together.
South African Artisan Chairs.
Celebrating local craftsmanship.
Working alongside local artisans, we commissioned two handwoven chairs for our AW20 collection campaign.
Supporting South African craftsmanship has always been an important part of our story, and wherever possible we choose to collaborate with independent makers whose work reflects the same appreciation for thoughtful design and traditional techniques.
Looking ahead.
Get in touch.
We love collaborating with artists, makers, photographers, stylists, retailers and like-minded brands who share our appreciation for thoughtful design, creativity and community.
If you have an idea you'd like to explore, we'd love to hear from you.