As a girl living deep in the African Bush, my weakness for Vogue, Prada and Ralph Lauren can get the better of me. So under the guise of a well planned ‘sales’ trip I nip off to New York or London to get my fix. Over the years I have met some incredibly stylish women on my travels: Liz Biden, Lizzie Westby-Nunn, Kirsty Ratcliffe and my own wonderful mum have each shown me a few fashion tricks….but the reality is that in the bush it is dust, heat and mud all the way. But that doesn’t that you can’t always look gorgeous.
Londolozi living has just discovered a South African gem. The fun, fabulous and fantastic Kingsley Heath.
Kingsley Heath captures the spirit of adventure and the luxury of growing up in Africa. It is the perfect fusion of great lines, earthy tones and just a hint of African simmer. It is not hard to become a huge fan of the clothing range and it means that looking good in the African bush has never been so easy. On the first day of your safari all you need to do is visit the Londolozi living boutique, then pick and choose to your heart’s content. You will depart ready to face the wilderness head on, whilst still looking like a movie star.
So many different people have had a love affair with Africa, it is a place that slowly consumes you, holds you and becomes part of you for the rest of your life. I leave you with one of my favorite poems:
When you have acquired a taste for dust,
The scent of the first rain,
You’re hooked for life on Africa,
And you won’t be right again.
Until you can watch the setting moon
And hear the jackals bark
And know that they are around you waiting in the dark
When you long to see the elephants.
Or hear the coucal song
When the moon rise sets your blood on fire you have been away to long…
It is time to cut the traces loose
And let your heart go free
Beyond that far horizon
Where your spirit yearns to be…..
Written by: Bronwyn Varty
Filmed by: Rich Laburn
Here here!! I am a huge fan of Kingsley Heath, their great range works just as well in the city as in the bush – and lucky for me, the store is just around the corner from my office. Good to know that its now available at Londolozi, so whether I am in the city or in the bush, style is covered! Thanks Bron for the introduction to my new best friend, Kingsley Heath.
Thanks, this is on my radar now….look forward to keeping up to date with your news and Kingsley Heath’s news…..Cheers to all my friends and family now living in London…may you still dream in the colours of Africa and taste the dust on your lips …
Hi Cat, Glad you like the post on Kingsley Heath, we all think it is the most fantastic brand out here in the wilderness. We also send your friends and family in London greetings from the African bushveld and hope that they return soon!
Hi, I was at one of your stores that opened 3 weeks ago at the mall opposite to where I work. And man oh man, where have you guys been all my life? as it is now I tested your perfume and ahhh! I’m so in Love…
Can you give me the telephone number for Kingsley Heath
Hi Jean
I am not sure what the number is. I think the best bet is to get it off their website.
Kingsley Heath is the future. I love it, it is quality combined with style. My new found love!!!!!!!!
I know its an awesome line of clothing isn’t it..
Beautiful site. Great looking clothes for men and women. I take it, however, it is only available in SA? … 🙁
Ah, only men’s tees are up. Now you people have me addicted to some of these clothes. Dang. LOL
Herman, they are awesome clothes, very stylish and fashionable. As far as I know they are only available in SA, however I am sure if you visit there website you will be able to see where they are stocked….
Thanks. I’ll keep checking the web site (which is being built).
Just come from Dubai mall and visited Kingsley Heath, I felt so at home, great shop, and most of all – the only shop in Dubai who offered assistance!!
Kingsley Heath now also open it’s 3 stores in Dubai UAE.
“Kingsley heath” rocks
I very much agree with you Jack!