Occupying part of the 1911 Potato Sheds building that is now part of the Newton Junction mall development, this small arcade offers up emerging fashion labels including the luxe and very Missoni-like knitwear Maxhosa by Laduma. There are also some arts and crafts courtesy of African Image and others.
Workshop Newtown
Johannesburg
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