Every maker has a story

Yacoob Khan

✨ FEATURE FRIDAY | Yacoob - Surf Style 🌊☀️ One of the things we love most about Shongweni Market is that it is so family-centric. And this month, we're shining the spotlight on another husband-and-wife team who have built a business together over the years! This week's Feature Friday takes us on a journey with Yacoob and Hamida of Surf Style South Africa, who joined the Shongweni Market family in 2020. ❤️ Their story began way back in 1994, when Hamida, after being retrenched in 1993, and Yacoob decided to take a leap of faith and start their own business. Their journey began at the Durban Amphimarket, which was open every Sunday along the beachfront. With Durban buzzing as a popular tourist destination, the idea of making casual beachwear and shorts seemed like the perfect fit! They started small, producing their very first batch of just 50 pairs of shorts. As the months went by, their business grew, and so did their range, expanding to include board shorts and three-quarter bermudas for both men and women. Interestingly, the name Surf Style South Africa came about thanks to a friendly tourist who visited their stall, fell in love with their products and encouraged them to give their business a name. After some thought, Surf Style South Africa was born! Their vision was to create products that locals could proudly wear as South Africans, while also offering tourists something special to take home as a beautiful reminder of their time in our country. 🇿🇦 Over the years, the business has continued to grow, with Yacoob and Hamida always putting their customers first and listening to what they want. Their range now includes luxurious ladies' swimwear and rash vests in various colours, alongside their popular shorts and three-quarter pants. Quality and comfort remain at the heart of everything they make. They carefully select quality fabrics, including drip-dry, cotton and soft denim, to ensure their products are comfortable, practical and perfect for the warmer summer months. Having traded at Shongweni Market for 6 years, Yacoob and Hamida say it has been an absolute pleasure. They love being part of the market, connecting with familiar faces and meeting new customers along the way. And we are just as grateful to have them as part of our market family! Now you don't have to be at the beach to get your hands on quality swimwear and summer essentials. Whether you're planning a holiday, heading to the pool or simply getting ready for summer, pop in and explore their range. You'll find Yacoob and Hamida at Surf Style South Africa, stall I4, trading every Saturday. Be sure to stop by, have a chat and support this hardworking husband-and-wife team! Thank you, Yacoob and Hamida, for being part of the Shongweni Market family. Here's to many more years together! 💙 #shoplocal #featurefriday #vendorspotlight #marketfamily #surfstyle