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DSTV walka ad x DOPEstore

2012-03-02T23:36:00.000-08:00

STREET:2BOP late summer drops

2012-03-02T07:44:00.002-08:00

Today we take a look at the latest drop from our friends from Cape Town....2BOP...it's a late summer drop and the product mix is very fresh for this time of the year. The sun is out in Jozi so there are a lot of caps in this collection, the ever popular 5 panel caps are back again with a twist of animal prints...the snapback game is heavy,plus a new addition of a mesh cap for that laanie 'UNCLE CHARLIE'

Finally an old friend makes a return in BLACK the 'SUPER NINTENDO' sweater!

Now available @DOPEstore-STREET section

NEW ERA

2012-03-01T06:44:00.002-08:00

FASHION FLOOR:MELISSA SHOES

2012-02-29T01:03:00.001-08:00

Just in from our friends from brazil are these fashionable shoes, for ladies.They never last long and we have introduces some new styles in the collection (2nd&3rd photo).

Now available @DOPEstore-Fashion Floor

STREET:NIKE x LIAM LYNCH -Wandile Zondo

2012-02-21T07:02:00.000-08:00

Thesis Concept Store manager and runner Wandile Zondo chats with photographer Liam Lynch about what running means to him.

Liam: Your name?
Wandi: Hi, I’m Wandile Zondo.

Liam: What does it mean to be a young person living in South Africa today?
Wandi: It means you have a whole lot of opportunities and resources. I think the world belongs to us.

To find out more click this link:http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.340049679373051.84938.171273776250643&type=3

HOME: adidas originals collectables

2012-02-17T23:06:00.002-08:00

For all our hardcore adidas fans we have something special for you guys.Only they will understand these products.....we hope these will take you one step into completing your life.

Now available @DOPEstore-HOMEsection

MEDIA ROOM: FEB MAGS

2012-02-16T23:26:00.001-08:00

Now available @DOPEstore -MEDIAroom

News:RECOVERY Recap @OST newtown

2012-02-15T07:38:00.000-08:00

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the#RECOVERY gig last Saturday @OST.We had a blast!We are so happy to know that we have so much love in our JoHo....everyone came out looking very stylish and that really does mean a lot to us....people believe in what we are trying to push.

Also would like to mention a few peeps who played a strong role behind scenes...Osmic and his OST crew,Lufuno and the INTSANT GRASS team,Miller,All the acts who peformed and the DOPEstore team,Ash and PLAY energy drink team.

All photos by Salamusi Nene

EVENTS: #THE RECOVERY

2012-02-06T07:23:00.000-08:00

DATE: 11 FEB 2012
TIME:19:00-2:30
VENUE: OST newtown
DAMAGE:R30

EVENT recap:Jeff's bday party

2012-02-05T02:41:00.000-08:00

Oksharp!we never just have events just for the sake of havin events.....there is always a reason for a get together and 99.9% of the time its product related.But when a guy like photographer JEFF RIKHOTSO wants to celebrate his birthday party in our store and invited his coolest friends arounds......how can we say NO????

STREET:HEADHONCHO birthday party Video

2012-02-02T04:14:00.000-08:00

STREET: PUMA BLACK STATION

2012-01-31T02:46:00.000-08:00

New in in our sneaker lounge section is some really rare Puma black station sneakers, one's of one.

Now available @ DOPEstore-Sneaker lounge

PROJECT:A PHOTOGRAPHIC DIARY

2012-01-31T02:38:00.000-08:00

Today we are happy to share with another project by Designer Original Products Enterprise called 'A PHOTOGRAPHIC DIARY' shot by Jeff Rikhotso.This is a diary of what we kinda get up to on a random Saturday around our 'hood'.Everything always starts at DOPEstore and ends @ DOPEstore.

all images by Jeff Rikhotso

Events:THOWDOWN x ILL SKILLZ

2012-01-31T01:12:00.000-08:00

MEDIAroom: JAN mags

2012-01-19T04:05:00.000-08:00

NOW AVAILBLE AT DOPEstore - MEDIA room.

STREET:W.A.T.E.R 2nd delivery

2012-01-18T05:37:00.000-08:00

Today we received the 2nd delivery from our favourite street brand W.A.T.E.R,whenever W.A.T.E.R drops new items the store staff always go crazy as they are unpacking it.This kinda reminds me of BAPE when it 1st came out in the states.But lets get back to the product.The product that has come in this delivery are 3 hand printed and custom designed Tank tops.They come in blue,grey and red,and they are in time for the hot summer days.Get yours now...stock very limited.

NOW AVAILABLE @DOPEstore-STREET

MEDIA ROOM: JANUARY MAGAZINES

2012-01-14T00:52:00.000-08:00

Today we received our January fix of international magazines and some of our favourite peoples are on the covers and you can take em home with you.

JESSIE J on the cover of COSMOPOLITAN uk

JAMES FRANCO graces Vman

The focus in MONOCLE is DENMARK

Now available @ DOPEstore- MEDIA room.

HOME SECTION: OCEAN inspired goods

2012-01-09T05:25:00.000-08:00

Today we received some products for our HOME section.Just in time for the new year and all the peeps moving to Jozi for work/study.Interesting story about these is that the instore staff were like "the plate is sea sand....the bowl is shallow part of the sea and it gets deeper with the layers......then the mug is DEEP ocean!" crazy people that we work with...LOL

Now available @ DOPEstore -HOME section

POP-UP:OLI jean shorts (OLIskateboards)

2012-01-05T03:30:00.000-08:00

Just in from the OLIskateboards POP-UP space today is the two tone jean shorts.This is an interesting in-house drop from the brand.Very well constructed shorts from bull denim...these have some real nice details on them (if you are a skater you will appreciate)Deep pockects for all your stash,side tight pockect for your phone/mp3,hard denim for those nasty falls,embroided 'o'logo on the back pocket.Quantities are very limited

Now available @OLIskateSHOP- insideDOPEstore

POP-UPspace:OLIskateboards

2012-01-03T05:59:00.000-08:00

Today we had the pleasure of sitting down with Andile a.k.a "scotch" from Designer Original Product Enterprise and chat about the latest POP-UP space @DOPEstore.

iamsodope(IaSD): How are you Cap?LOL

Andile: I'm good bro....happy I made it into 2012.

IaSD: So tell us about OLIskateboards?

Andile: Oli skateboards is a very special project....that I started working on in 2004.It was my first move into the world of designing....and skateboarding was really taking off at that time and I wanted to design something cool, something that wasn't typical and that's how I came up with Oli. I worked on this for about a year and six months and things were going great and the product I was producing was growing,so naturally I wanted a space for my brand.

IaSD:Yeah??

Andile: Yeah....but i had no knowledge on how and where to even begin.....and money to support two businesses was going to be really tough to find.So I decided to get more experience by relocating to a new city where I could focus on my goals.

IaSD:Where did you go?

Andile: Moved to Brisol in England and that's where things started falling into place and the vision started coming clearer. Worked for a really dope company called NEXT for three years and that's where I learned about store operations.

IaSD: And OLI?
Andile: The plan was to come back and open an OLI skateboards store in Durban.....but after being exposed to so much when I was in Europe....I felt that I had to do something better,build a world that would bring together everything cool.....That is how the company Designer Original Products Enterprise was born.So to answer that question you asked me ealier... Oli is the reason for D.O.P.E

IaSD: Why the return now?
Andile: Well I felt the time was right for the space to pay homage to reason its around....and also because with the store being finished, there is more time to design products. Also the area we in needs a skate shop,the amount of kids that skate in the city is insane....but there is no place where they can get skate goods is silly.

IaSD: Where to from here?
Andile: Well Oli skateboards is a Pop-Up store for now so lets wait and see.Its here till Feb and in-between all of that we are looking at hosting a skate comp in a few weeks, we've already had AV13 premier and more product is coming in this month..who knows whats next.

IaSD: Should we expect a stand alone OLI store?
Andile: That would be a dream come true!

IaSD: Thank you for taking the time to speak to us.
Andile: No worries.

all images shot by JEFF RIKHOTSO.

POP-UPspace:SESSION MAG

2011-12-30T03:15:00.000-08:00

The new issue of Session Magazine is now in store … Elliot Sloan’s first ever 900 tailgrab under African skies pretty much sums up the quality of content you’ll find in this issue. Get your copy now for only R34.95! 46 Issues in and almost 10 years of bringing you the best skateboarding SA has to show – you better be supporting your only local skate mag!

NOW available @DOPEstore-OLIskateboards (POP-UPspace)

POP-UP space:FUNISU DECKS

2011-12-23T03:48:00.000-08:00

Today we take a look at the first product received for our new POP-UP space 'OLIskateboards'.Funisu skateboards have done it again.....producing a really good product with crazy graphics.We received three different boards with graphics inspired by AFRICAN hero's and these were designed by Mzwandile.They feature the likes on Fela Kuti and message comes from his songs.Come thru and check these out before they are out!

Now available @ DOPEstore- POP-UPsection

FORMAL SECTION: MELISSA x JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

2011-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

ABOUT:

Jean Paul Gaultier born 24 April 1952 in Arcueil, Val-de-Marne, France) is a French haute couture fashion designer. Gaultier was the creative director of Hermès from 2003 to 2010.^[1] In the past, he has hosted the television series Eurotrash.Gaultier never received formal training as a designer. Instead, he started sending sketches to famous couture stylists at an early age. Pierre Cardin was impressed by his talent and hired him as an assistant in 1970.What brought Gaultier immense success was the advent of his haute couture line in 1997. Through this collection, he was able to freely express the scope and range of his aesthetic, drawing inspiration from radically divergent cultures, from imperial India to Hasidic Judaism. As a result of this success, Hermèshired Gaultier as creative director from 2003 to 2010. Hermes took a 30% stake in Jean Paul Gaultier in 2003 and later increased their stake to 45%.

NOW available @ DOPEstore-FORMAL section

POP-UP:OLI skateboards(DECEMBER - JANUARY)

2011-12-20T23:51:00.000-08:00

STREET: 2BOP 5panels 2nd delivery

2011-12-14T00:40:00.000-08:00

Today we take a look at the 2nd summer Cap delivery from our friends from KAPA, 2BOP.The 1st delivery was sold out in a matter of weeks and this delivery looks like its going to do the same.They played with the colours and materials again,which has resulted in another great offering.

Now available @DOPEstore-STREET section

STREET :STRUSSBOB snapbacks

2011-12-13T01:02:00.000-08:00

Today we have just received the 1st delivery from our peoples at Strussbob.It looks like they have also joined the snapback race for the summer 2011/12.They have decided to stay very simple by keeping the design that works for them over the last few years.The nice touch is seen in materials chosen for the caps,with the green cap-they decided to go with our personal favourite 'FELT' and with the blue colourway they decided to go with cotton.

Now available @ DOPEstore-STREET section

NEWS: TGIF by Designer Original Products Enterprise (video)

2011-12-12T07:33:00.000-08:00

MEDIAroom:FOR THE LOVE OF VINYL installation

2011-12-09T09:19:00.001-08:00

Today we are happy to share our latest installation in our MEDIA room.This installation was inspired by our friend who was collecting VINYL's since the age of 11,his love for music is something out of this world!So when he told us he was moving to Israel and wanted to give us his collection.....we were sad,but he said someone will appreciate his collection because he's leaving it with the rite people.So in his honour we will have RETRO SATURDAY's from 14:00-17:00 and celebrate the lost art of playing music on VINYL,every VINYL lover is welcome to play a set for other VINYL lover's!
Start's Sat 10th DEC

NEWS:ALWAYS ON- Wandi

2011-12-06T00:38:00.001-08:00

FASHION FLOOR:INTREPID (new brand)

2011-12-05T03:43:00.001-08:00

Today we would like to introduce you to 'ITREPID'-a brand we found by chance or maybe it was fate?This season we re-launched our in-store brand and while we were looking for a c-m-t to construct our designs,we heard about a company based in durban, and they had built a reputation for good craftmanship.That is where we met Nkanyiso the man behind INTREPID.He hails from a family of dress makers and tailors, from his grandmother to his mom&aunts,the skill of making clothes has been passed from generation to generation.So the new blood has decided to formalize the family tradition and build a new brand.....so from his S/S collection, this is what he came up with.(details on all garments are just way to DOPE)

Now available @ DOPEstore-FASHION FLOOR

NEWS:All this fuss for THIS??

2011-12-04T04:43:00.001-08:00

Cool.... this is an interesting post about (hopefully) some cool ad that was shot at the store yesterday.DSTV...well MULTICHOICE has this new product out called the 'WALKA',basically its a portable mini TV device that you can watch DSTV on the go.The director of the advert asked us if he could use the store as one of his locations? and we were like cool.....he is one of our loyal customers...so we knew that he understands what we are about and the product that he was doing the ad for kinda fits in with what we are doing in our MEDIA ROOM. here are some behind the scenes footage of what went down.

NEWS:Ms MOME

2011-12-01T06:13:00.001-08:00

Today we had an interesting meeting with MoMe about a project that she's working on.She wants us to be a part of it.Creatively we think she has done a really good job with this new venture,we can't wait to see & share the final details with you guys soon.

COMING SOON to DOPEstore-FASHION floor

FASHION FLOOR: TABLE DISPLAY

2011-11-29T05:44:00.001-08:00

SUMMER LOOK TABLE DISPLAY feat. LUNAR dress,MELISSA x VIVIENNE WESTWOOD sandals, BABATUNDE hat

looks by K

STREET:VANS CHUKKA BOOT

2011-11-28T23:57:00.001-08:00

Today we take a closer look at the VANS CHUKKA BOOT:

Vans present the 'Chukka Boot 10z Canvas' trainer – seen here in red. The Chukka boot has a red canvas upper, a classic white vulcanized mid sole with an original gum sole.A classic shoe in the VANS lineup,this shoe is not for chancers,you need to know what you are doing with your look to pull it off.

NOW available @DOPEstore-STREET

NEWS:SOCIAL SPACE UPGRADE

2011-11-28T04:44:00.001-08:00

Over the last few weeks we have been working behind the scenes on our digital space.We have our blog which has been active ever since we opened the store.Over the years the content of the blogs has evolved, and we now have so much going on around the store to keep all our followers updated with latest news every week.On that note we have just changed our banner......have a look below:

photos by mpumelelo Macu
design by:D.O.P.E

You can also follow us on TWITER:@DOPEstore and we did a DOPE banner for that....follow us to see that!
On facebook, we have a new fan page DOPEstore for all products available in-store.What we have done here is the same setup as the store.You can click on an album and will take you to a specific department. OH! some of the brands we stock: we have a tab for this in our FaceBook group.

Our Newest addition is TUMBLR......this is more store focused,the people that work,shop,collaborate,events and a little about products.The DOPEstore in-store TEAM will share their favourite things on this space.FOLLOW US:DOPEstore tumblr

EVENTS:FASHION NIGHT OUT recap

2011-11-25T00:06:00.001-08:00

Last night we held a small get together for our female customers in our FASHION FLOOR space.The night was all about showing the ladies our range that we have selected for S/S 2011.But we decided to serve cocktails all night inspired by PLAY energy drink and our special guest for the night was none other then Mr Thapelo Mokoena. The nite in pictures:

MEDIA ROOM:MONOCLE november ISSUE

2011-11-24T03:56:00.001-08:00

Now available @DOPEstore-MEDIA ROOM

FASHION FLOOR: PLAINSCOTCH (new brand)

2011-11-23T01:14:00.001-08:00

Today we take a look at new brand that has made a silent entry into our store.We would like to introduce: PLAINSCOTCH, another project by Designer Original Products Enterprise. This brand is all about NO branding (does that make sense??), basically the idea behind PLAINSCOTCH is to provide people with good quality basics from quality suppliers and only have them branded on the inside of the garment.This S/S season we bring you a small collection of tee's for men and women in a range of colours. We got together with premium t-shirt maker Fruit of The Loom on this collection. see below for more

Now available @ DOPEstore -FASHION FLOOR

STREET:2BOP LOOKBOOK video

2011-11-22T02:15:00.001-08:00

2bop look book from ebrahim hajee on Vimeo.

STREET: VANS ZAPATO LO PRO

2011-11-22T00:39:00.001-08:00

ABOUT:

The Vans Zapato Del Barco Lo Pro are made using a Canvas upper with the Vans branded label on the midsole. It also features a thinner Rubber sole making this shoe a lot lighter in weight whilst still maintaining it's durability.

It is a vintage old style boat/deck shoe made from canvas and given a rough edge for a worn look.The metal eyelets allow for the laces to slide easily around the shoe and make lace up a breeze.Padded insole for comfort and vulcanized sole.

WHAT WE LIKE:

This is a nice alternative for the summer

The colour is dope

lightweight sole

Now available @ DOPEstore -STREET

STREET:HEAD HONCHO S/S 11/12 DROPS

2011-11-21T05:16:00.001-08:00

Today we would like to share with you a shoot we did for our 1st drop from one of Mzansi's best-HEAD HONCHO. As the name itself says, we had to make sure that we find a HEAD HONCHO to rep the brand, so here is our HEAD HONCHO: SAM KHUMALO (PRO SKATER)

Now available @DOPEstore-STREET.

EVENT:FASHION NITE OUT

2011-11-21T04:50:00.001-08:00

We have been changing things around the last few months to make space for our new FASHION FLOOR.This floor is the space between streetwear and formalwear, we kinda just got the product in and never officially opened it. Last month was occupied a lot by activities around streetwear, so we couldn't do it.On that note please join us this THURSDAY for a nite of cocktails, music, fashion and good company....make new friends and enjoy our new friends like LUNAR,URBAN GODess, MELISSA, AMONGST FRIENDS, DOPEwhite, Lalesso, Boxfresh, Cheap Monday & Cyril T.
Space limited to so please RSVP:(011)492-0488

VENUE: DOPEstore (fashion floor)
DATE:24 NOVEMBER 2011
TIME: 19:00-22:00

MEDIA ROOM: Cosmopolitan uk & GQ uk

2011-11-18T03:10:00.001-08:00

Cosmopolitan uk & GQ uk

For the Nov issue of Cosmopolitan they've got the Sexy Kelly Rowland on the cover as she talks about her feelings towards her disloyal father & on the GQ cover they've got Kristen Stewart as she talks Twilight the Breaking of Dawn more inside the Nov issues!!!!

Available now @Dopestore: Media Section!!!!

FASHION FLOOR: 'LUNAR' Dress

2011-11-17T01:13:00.001-08:00

This week we received another drop from fashion floor favourite LUNAR.The Cotton Voile Happy dress is what LUNAR is about, easy fits... minimalist design, great detailing, great colour choice. This is what DOPEstore product is about.

Now Available @DOPEstore: Fashion Floor

STREET: FRESH Flud Watches Part 2

2011-11-16T02:21:00.001-08:00

Exchange (White/Red/Black)

Stock Exchange or Street Exchange, money is still changing hands. A sick enamel colored bezel, and interchangeable/matching silicone straps, the exchange is always ready for either work, or play. Water Stock Exchange or Street Exchange, money is still changing hands. With an oversized case, off-centered dial, textured dial pattern and a SICK enamel colored bezel, and interchangeable/matching silicone straps, the Exchange is always ready for either work, or play. Water Resistant to 3 ATM Materials: Stainless steel bezel with enamel finish. Interchangeable silicone straps. Size: 50MM

TableTurns (Gunmetal/Blue)

NOW COMES WITH SILICONE STRAPS! The TableTurns Watch captures the art of the DJ by slapping the object of your affection right on your wrist. The Tableturns is more than just a simple effigy, it redefines "keeping it real," by being true to form, down to the most minute details, available with both a leather and a steel band, this watch is bound to scratch the surface of more than just a few conversations. 48mm W x 40mm H. Water Resistant to 3 ATM.

Now available @Dopestore

STREET: 2Bop x Daniel Ting Chong Collaboration

2011-11-16T01:02:00.001-08:00

Daniel Ting Chong is an illustrator, designer, artist andVJ/DJ based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Daniel was born in 1987 in Cape Town. Studies graphic designat Vega, he is emerging as one of Cape Town’s top creative talents following a series of artexhibitions, commission from clients and design collaborations with leadinginternational brands including Adidas, Levi Strauss and now with local brand2Bop, also being a part of the Design Indaba travelling conference (Cape Town).

DTC x 2Bop Tee

DTC x 2Bop Coin badge snapback

Now available @DOPEstore

STREET:VANS Authentics SUMMER

2011-11-15T07:25:00.001-08:00

Now available @ DOPEstore - STREET section.

MEDIA ROOM: FRESH Flud Watches

2011-11-15T06:46:00.001-08:00

Alchemist (White/Black)

They say that change comes from within. Why go through the hassle when it's so much easier to change the look of your watch? The Alchemist features three interchangeable straps in Nylon, Silicone and Leather. The silicone insinuates Play. The Leather bristles with Work. The Nylon winks and nods All Day. It's ready for class or work, dinner & a movie, and for waking up next to her and rushing back out to work. Don't forget to take the straps with you. Water Resistant to 3 ATM Materials: Stainless Steel with interchangeable Silicone, Nylon, and Leather stitched band Size: 46MM

The Tableturns (Gunmetal/Red/White)

NOW COMES WITH SILICONE STRAPS! The TableTurns Watch captures the art of the DJ by slapping the object of your affection right on your wrist. The Tableturns is more than just a simple effigy, it redefines "keeping it real," by being true to form, down to the most minute details, available with both a leather and a steel band, this watch is bound to scratch the surface of more than just a few conversations. 48mm W x 40mm H. Water Resistant to 3 ATM

Tableturns Gold Linked

The TableTurns Watch captures the art of the DJ by slapping the object of your affection right on your wrist. The Tableturns is more than just a simple effigy, it redefines "keeping it real," by being true to form, down to the most minute details, available with both a leather and a steel band, this watch is bound to scratch the surface of more than just a few conversations. 48mm W x 40mm H. Water Resistant to 3 ATM.

Now available @DOPEstore

CELEBRITY SHOPPER: Choc talks Summer Range

2011-11-15T05:39:00.001-08:00

Dopestore: So when is your Summer range Droping

Choc: It Drops on the 1^st of December 2011

Dopestore: What can we expect from your summer range

Choc: It’s a movie

Final word from Choc: Its W.A.T.E.R time

Look out for the Drop: W.A.T.E.R Summer Range

STREET: S/S 2011: 2Bop Tees

2011-11-14T03:32:00.001-08:00

2Bop the company that draws inspiration from popular arcade games at corner shops have just released the Spring/Summer tees collection, consisting of mexican psychedelic pixel 1 pocket and darokin & 2bop white:

darokin & 2bop white

Mexican psychedelic pixel 1 pocket

available now @DOPEstore

STREET:S/S11 delivery: 2Bop Caps

2011-11-11T02:44:00.001-08:00

2BOP has just delivered their Spring/Summer caps into DOPEstore,people have been longing for this brand in our store and with all the hype after street cred....we had to make it happen.Today we take a look at the headwear offering consisting of 5panel caps and snapbacks:

Now available @DOPEstore-STREET section!

STREET: 2BOP INTERVIEW

2011-11-10T01:08:00.001-08:00

2Bop - Stocktown X South Africa from Stocktown on Vimeo.

CELEBRITY SHOPPER: Khuli Chana

2011-11-09T05:35:00.000-08:00

Today we had an old friend of ours drop by most of you might know him as the The ''Motswakoriginato'' otherwise known as Khuli Chana, whenever he is not on tour he always makes time to drop by for some shopping.

DOPE: Brands

2011-11-08T04:01:00.000-08:00

Keeping true to the DOPE vision of sourcing our products, from both local and global brands to create an ideal mix for our hip customers. We have a list of some of the Cool Brands we have in store.

MEDIA ROOM: Vman -FALL2011

2011-11-05T01:16:00.000-07:00

For the FALL 2011 issue of Vman Taylor Lautner gets the cover!

Now available @ DOPEstore-

MEDIA: FRESH FLUD WATCHES & BAG

2011-11-02T04:14:00.000-07:00

Always bringing you the freshest stuff of the Ship we got new Flud WAtches and the new Transitional Bag

Re-Exchange

Re-Imagine. Re-Live. Re-Exist. Remember. The Re-Exchange is a new interpretation of the Best-Selling Exchange watch. Featuring two silicone bands and the classic enamel bezel of its predecessor, this new 2011 model is built for both business and pleasure. Featuring 2 interchangeable silicone bands along with an enamel bezel at a classic 40mm case size, the Re-Exchange is offering you an opportunity to Re-Think the times.

Alchemist Black & Red

They say that change comes from within. Why go through the hassle when it's so much easier to change the look of your watch? The Alchemist Black & Red features three interchangeable straps in Nylon, Silicone and Leather. The silicone insinuates Play. The Leather bristles with Work. The Nylon winks and nods All Day. It's ready for class or work, dinner & a movie, and for waking up next to her and rushing back out to work. Don't forget to take the straps with you. Water Resistant to 3 ATM Materials: Stainless Steel with interchangeable Silicone, Nylon, and Leather stitched band Size: 46MM

Beats Per Minute

Beats per minute. Minutes per hour. Cents per Dollar. Introducing the BPM. The latest in addition to the FLuD Collection. Featuring a polycarbonate strap and Hot Rubber applications, the BPM helps keep track of whatever calculable conundrums the day throws your way with a fully functional calculator nestled onto the wearer's wrist. This faux drum-machine keeps the beats to your minutes on track... -Digital calculator watch with 12 or 24 hour time, day, date and alarm features. -44mm wide polycarbonate case with a contoured molded strap. -Bright screen and calculator button backlight. -Realistic laser rubber beat machine button and switch detailing

Alchemist White

They say that change comes from within. Why go through the hassle when it's so much easier to change the look of your watch? The Alchemist White features three interchangeable straps in Nylon, Silicone and Leather. The silicone insinuates Play. The Leather bristles with Work. The Nylon winks and nods All Day. It's ready for class or work, dinner & a movie, and for waking up next to her and rushing back out to work. Don't forget to take the straps with you. Water Resistant to 3 ATM Materials: Stainless Steel with interchangeable Silicone, Nylon, and Leather stitched band Size: 46MM

G2

Circles and Squares. Hour Discs and Minute Hands. The G2 is all about contrasts and contradictions. With a design aesthetic that hints at both the dualities of time and style, the G2 is as complex as it's wearer. The G2 has a patent leather strap with a contoured poly carbonate case. The hours are highlighted by a rotating disc, which in turn is complemented by a colored minute hand with a contrasting tip. • Analog Watch with contoured, color injected polycarbonate case; • Disc hour hand, colored minute hand with contrasting tip; • Contrasting second hand; • Applied FLuD logo; • Water resistant to 3ATM; • Measurements: 35mm W X 48mm H

The Transitional

This everyday bag is suitable for planes, trains, & automobiles. The Transitional is built to fit your 15" laptop, books, pens and whatever else you need to navigate your way around the city. This messenger tote has dual push button buckle closure ensures the contents remain safe and features two kangaroo style front pockets, one rear zip pocket, and one zip closure inside pocket.Made of PU leather, it's all about function and packs a gang of style to boot.

STREET:W.A.T.E.R interview by BLAGGtv

2011-11-01T09:05:00.000-07:00

theblaggTV chats to the creators of W.A.T.E.R from theblagg TV on Vimeo.

HOME: Home Sets

2011-11-01T04:42:00.000-07:00

Being the season of Braai's and outdoor activities we have included this range to use at that braai with your family or just for any purpose when venturing the outdoors, or even to use at home.

Available @DOPEstore Home

MEDIA ROOM: MAGS

2011-11-01T04:04:00.000-07:00

Lastest Mags now available GQ, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Monocle, The Red Bulletin and GQ Style

Available @DOPEstore

STREET: DOPEorange Snapbacks

2011-10-31T03:44:00.000-07:00

Our first drop from our street label 'orange label'. Today we see the Snapbacks which comes in two colours Black with the big dope logo and a red with the big dope logo in white. Both caps come with the Dope tennis racket logo on the side.

Now available @ DOPEstore street section!

POP-UP:LILLIANS CAFE closes (recap)

2011-10-31T03:35:00.000-07:00

Annoucement to all Lilians Cafe Pop-Up fans thanks for all the support we had a good time with the Pop-Up, the recepition we got was super thank you thank you however we have to announce the closing of the Pop-Up.

Look Out for the new Pop-Up Project coming SooN.

STREET: (MZANSI PEEPS ROCKING) FLUD WATCHES

2011-10-28T04:26:00.000-07:00

STREET: (SNEAK PEAK) FLUD BPM WATCH

2011-10-27T03:35:00.000-07:00

With Everyone Twitterin us about the Flud Party on friday we decided to hook ya'll up with a sneak peak of one of the Watch's that will be on sale The BEats Per Minute coined BPM, oh!! and for your info if you ain't bringing loot with you friday dont think you gona get another chance to get this watch.....everyone wants it and as always stock will be limited.

FASHION FLOOR:AFRO LEATHER SANDALS

2011-10-27T02:59:00.000-07:00

These Leather Sandals are commonly seen on the sandy beaches of DURBAN's SOUTH BEACH,as the weather heats up in the streets of JoHo we had to bring a limited(womens sizes) run of these babies....WHY???? because as much as we search the globe for the coolest products,some of them are rite under your NOSE!

Now available @ DOPEstore-FASHION FLOOR!

STREET: FLUD Brand Ambassadors

2011-10-26T06:02:00.000-07:00

We take a look into Flud's SA Brand Ambassadors

AKA IS A: Hip-Hop Recording Artist, Voice over Artist, Event MC, Music Producer affiliated with the widely acclaimed SA music production group, IV League. ACHIEVEMENTS: A.K.A’s hit track “Victory Lap” was #1 for 5 consecutive weeks on the Metro FM Top 40. - Nominated for a Kora Award while with the hip hop group Entity in 2004 - Best New Comer at the Hype Awards 2009 - MTV Base Brand New Artist December 2010. Every time a new and upcoming artist that show great potential of being a rising star in the SA Hip Hop scene is chosen by MTV Base to showcase his talent on a show that is called MTV Base Brand New Artist of the Month.

LULO CAFE wears FLUD Lulo Cafe, better known as Mikey to his peers, began his turntable days journey back in 2003 under an ultimatum to learn how to mix in two weeks to prepare for a live set at a radio station in Bloemfontein. That set resulted in the birth of a DJ whose mind is set on telling a story behind the decks. In his journey as A DJ, Lulo has positioned himself as a selector of note and has developed a good ear for cutting edge house music. His sets vary from down-tempo lounge, deep house and funky selections. This has seen Lulo featuring at the infamous Club Y sessions hosted by YFM, traveling around the country and neighboring countries delivering lounge music. Through a unique branding strategy and innovative positions as a DJ and an industry player, Lulo Cafe found itself in a position where its not only about the DJ himself thus giving birth to the website, which is about the ins and outs of the DJ industry, everything around it, a platform for DJ's to profile themselves, events and interaction.

FASHION: DOPEwhite SS 2010/11

2011-10-26T03:55:00.000-07:00

From the in house label Dope we bring you White Label which is a fashion focused line that is about pushing the boundries in the fashion game. The first drop we worked on a floral print using light weight material for the Spring / Summer season. We choose to work on a two item collection,a school girl dress and short sleeve shirt.

SCHOOL GIRL DRESS

CLOSER DETAIL

SUMMER SHIRT

CLOSER DETAIL

NOW AVAILABLE AT DOPE STORE FASHION FLOOR

STREET:FLUD beats per minute (VIDEOS)

2011-10-26T03:33:00.000-07:00

You know we are D.O.P.E now we are bringing you something Crazy by Watch Makers Flud with araabmuzik Check out the New BPM Watch from the 2011 Holiday Collection.

FLüD Presents: Beats Per Minute with Araab Muzik - Live MPC Performance from FLuD Watches on Vimeo.

FLüD Presents: Beats Per Minute with Araab Muzik from FLuD Watches on Vimeo.

STREET:FLUD about the brand

2011-10-25T03:34:00.000-07:00

FLüD was established in 2007 by a few good men who loved fashion and good business. In an effort to bring the watch back to its rightful place as one of the ultimate accessories, the concept for FLüD was born. Our goal is to create unique, fresh watches for the casual and streetwear scene without the pretentiousness or price tag. Fresh style, nice price, its a simple formula. We could get more wordy, but its not what FLüD is about - its all about the watches.

MEDIA ROOM:FLUD watches holliday2011 PREVIEW

2011-10-24T02:52:00.000-07:00

The month is almost over and as OCTOBER has been a very busy STREETWEAR MONTH here at DOPEstore.We have one more event this month..... make sure you don't miss this one.

MEDIA ROOM:OKMKKHK shoot

2011-10-21T05:49:00.000-07:00

As Part of STREETWEAR month here @DOPEstore we got OKMALUMEKOOLKATi to take over our media room for the month,he did his OKMKKHK jondol there and we had a nice jol for the launch nite.But he keeps coming at us and last week he took over our street with a photoshoot for his denim collection and all we can do is present you with these pic's.......OH! stock is still available in his jondol @DOPEstore.

STREET:W.A.T.E.R Launch VIDEO

2011-10-20T03:28:00.000-07:00

S/O TO THE HOMIES CIOCCOLATO 'MICHAEL' SERUNO AND MANDISI LEAN AND SCOTCHISDOPE FOR A SPECTACULAR NIGHT! STREETWEAR IS TAKING SHAPE IN JOHANNESBURG KIDS! BIG SHOUT OUT TO THE BLAGG FOR PUTTING THIS VISUAL TOGETHER! WE JUST KEEP CULTIVATING THIS HERE CULTURE TILL YOU CATCH UP! WE NEED YOU TO CATCH UP QUICK THO!
'BUILD A BRIDGE AND GET OVER/ STILL WHIPPING SODA' - SIR MICHAEL ROCKS

WORDS
FROM OKMALUME blog!

FASHION:AMONGST FRIENDS NYC(new brand)

2011-10-17T06:34:00.000-07:00

Based in NYC, Amongst Friends is a menswear brand founded on the principles of class, quality and utility. Consisting of clean-cut apparel, footwear and accessories, Amongst Friends creates a cosmopolitan country club aesthetic, blending contemporary menswear silhouettes with traditional, buttoned-up sophistication. Amongst Friends, created by Mikol Stambaugh in 2007, is sold internationally for gentlemen of all backgrounds who seek an alternative to mainstream labels. Whether on the golf course, in the boardroom, or enjoying a cocktail, one is meant to feel comfortable, as if they are always “Amongst Friends.”

Now available @ DOPEstore!

STREET:W.A.T.E.R launch

2011-10-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

Last friday we hostsed the W.A.T.E.R launch as part of STREETWEAR MONTH at DOPEstore.We would like to thank everyone who came through and made this night a party.Shout out to W.A.T.E.R,FISH EAGLE,REDBULL.

STREET:W.A.T.E.R s/s 2010 drops

2011-10-17T05:55:00.000-07:00

Today we take a look at the brand thats been hyped in the JOZI streets.Everyone has been saying its a breath of fresh air, so it's officially on sale today.We have told you about the history and the idea behind the brand and looking at how the launch party for it went.....they over-lived that hype...now lets see how long it last's in-store???

STREET:STRUSSBOB SALE

2011-10-14T01:12:00.000-07:00

STREET:about W.A.T.E.R

2011-10-13T03:51:00.000-07:00

ABOUT
W.A.T.E.R is a collaborative effort between a virtual artist and a fashion fuorcaster. The brand is the birth of Art and Fashion. It draws its visual aesthetics from traditional print making and this gives the brand a mono-type feel, making each garment unique and individual in its presentation.
W.A.T.E.R explores the artistic nature of textile production, by engaging with different influences in global cultures. The fashion aspect of the brand is focusing on one of a kind garments ever produced in the Southern hemisphere, with each collection inspired by neo-Africanism and the spirit of the youth embedded in the seams and stitch of every garment.

W-winners
A-archive
T-true
E-exellence
R-religiously

‘This acronym embodies the nature and spirit in every creative being.’

NEWS:OUTSIDE DOPEstore

2011-10-13T03:37:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was one of those days here at DOPEstore,where there was a lot of activities.Why you ask .....because JUSTICE MUKHELI was around!Who is this guy???let me break it down to you.He's a photographer and a blogger and very good at both of them.He was around for a day shooting for his blog/tumblr.Usually we see this type of action on blogs from Europe or America.....so when kids from our side of the pond are pushing like this....makes me wonder....ARE WE A WORLD CLASS AFRICAN CITY?????

STREET:W.A.T.E.R 'the bakers man' VIDEO

2011-10-11T02:11:00.000-07:00

STREET:W.A.T.E.R launch

2011-10-10T06:49:00.000-07:00

As part of STREETWEAR MONTH here at DOPEstore we bring you an exciting new brand called W.A.T.E.R,we are all about history and heritage but when something new and fresh hits the industry and we feel its DOPE we on it!So watch this blog this as we take you on what this brand is actually about.

FASHION FLOOR:LUNAR'' DRESS

2011-10-10T05:42:00.001-07:00

This week we received another drops from fashion floor favourite LUNAR.They have proved to be an instant hit with our customers across all ages,the ladies are now even more happy to visit us.The camel pleat shoulder dress is what LUNAR is about this summer,easy classic fits...minilalist design...great detailing.....great fabric and colour choice.This is what DOPEstore product is about.

Available now @ DOPEstore dept: FASHION FLOOR.

EVENTS:OKMKKHK launch party recap

2011-10-08T02:26:00.000-07:00

Last nite was the official opening of OKMKKHK jondol at DOPEstore and everybody was there!OKMALUME KOOL KAT has pulling power in the street of JOZI.Last nite was like a reunion of the young black elite and we owe it to you KOOL KATI.

MEDIA ROOM:OKMKKHK POP-UP (sneak peek)

2011-10-07T01:48:00.000-07:00

If you are a regular reader of this blog......you are a lucky somebody......really think about it.......you are like a member of the DOPEstore team......yeah you are because you get to experience things as they happen,you see the befores and afters.On that note here is the OKMKKHK POP-UP jondol that will join our MEDIA ROOM for a limited time.

MEDIA ROOM:OKMKKHK music mix

2011-10-06T08:27:00.000-07:00

As part of the OKMKKHK we would also like to share this mix by the man behind the brand.Okmalume is also a DJ

TO LISTEN
DOWNLOAD HERE

POP-UP:LILLIANS CAFE

2011-10-06T06:19:00.000-07:00

Today we are working on the jondol and the event this friday and some friends come over to say whatsup!I'ma let you guess who's who!

OH!yeah Bhubesi also came by and everyone is so hype for this!!!!!

MEDIA ROOM:OKMKKHK 2 collection(sneek peek)

2011-10-06T04:14:00.000-07:00

Today we are very happy to share a little look into OKMKKHK 2nd collection.The full collection will be available @ DOPEstore where OKMALUME will have a little jondol set up in our MEDIA ROOM of the store.

MEDIA ROOM:OKMKKHK 2nd collection

2011-10-05T00:25:00.000-07:00

Today we take a look at the graphic that will take centre stage of the 2nd collection.The man behind the brand OKMKKHK is none other then OKMALUMEKOOLKAT and this is what he had to say:

This is the grafik for the OKMALUMKOOLKAT'S KOOLHUNTING KLUB'S second collezioni. I don't know how I got to the final grafik. It started with an old Falcon artwork I had made, then it became two Falcons flying in opposite directions then it reminded me of a mask. I started googling masks and nothing came off that but then the next element was the calabash and that took it back into a mask and then turned the mask into a bull with flying falcons for eyes. The crown had to be there to tie it all together and emphasize on the importance of the bull with flying falcons for eyes. In fact, you need to respect the bull with flying falcons for eyes. This is a mythological creature of some sort, it also could be heavenly. Hope your enterpretations aren't as filled with mystery and wonder as mine.

Basically, there's no deep background story behind this grafik, it came about in exactly the same fashion as the first grafik. I let the Holy Oxygen flex through me and stuff comes out. I generally like creating mythological visuals so it's a win win. The grafik embroidery also sits nice on the new range of denim waistcoats. I also decided to shorten the name to OKMKKHK ( Yea, I know, I still haven't been able to memorize it myself... )

Will hopefully put up the shoot on Thursday night. Hope you smaak them. It'll also be an honour to see you at the pop-up store launch on Friday, you do not know how much that'll mean to me. Oh, you don't? It''ll mean a lot.

We kick off at 19h00 till 22h00 at DOPEstore on Loveday street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg.

MEDIA ROOM:OKMKKHK windbreaker series LOOK

2011-10-04T07:30:00.001-07:00

From OKMKKHK .....the windbreaker series is another conceipt from umfana we Primus stove OKMALUME, where he teaches the streets about living the KOOLKAT life!Now he's bringing all this to our world DOPEstore's media room is where you will find the KOOL HUNTING KLUB mjondol with all the the goodies above and more!

Coming soon to DOPEstore!

MEDIA ROOM:TRIPLEOTHEMOVIE DVD

2011-10-03T07:06:00.000-07:00

Triple O tells the journey of four comedians at different stages in their career's,the infant stages of breaking into the industry,the maturing comedian who is starting to understand his audience and master his material and the well-known comedian who has become a household name brand.
Featured comedians:Tall-ass MO,Thomas Gumede and more!!!

Now available @ DOPEstore!

MEDIA ROOM:OKMKKHK POP-UP store

2011-10-03T06:48:00.000-07:00

VENUE:DOPEstore (MEDIA ROOM)

DATE:07 OCTOBER 2011

TIME: 19:00-22:00

YOU AND YOURS ARE INVITED TO THE OKMALUMKOOLKAT'S KOOLHUNTING KLUB POP-UP STORE LAUNCH HOSTED by DOPE STORE!!

We will be showcasing the first and second OKMALUMKOOLKAT'S KOOLHUNTING KLUB denim waistcoat collection and the Windbreaker series. Every item is a once off and sizes may vary.We will be operating on a first come first serve basis, so fashionably late might mean egg in face.

We kick off at 19h00 zharp, till 22h00! We won't put anything aside. Refreshments will be provided but don't plan your dinner around them. Bring money. Lots of it.

These are terms and conditions in laymen's terms.
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Spot you there.

FASHION FLOOR:PRINTS PRINTS PRINTS!!!!

2011-09-30T03:28:00.001-07:00

URBAN GODDESS BRINGS YOU WILD LADIES SOME DOPE prints for S/S 2011,everything is very free and the materials used are for those really hot summer days.

Now available @ DOPEstore!

MEDIA ROOM:CUSS magazine

2011-09-29T07:20:00.000-07:00

After working hard on pushing this project online we are so happy to see it come alive.....well done to the CUSS team for making this happen:
This is what they had to say:
Our exploration into creating a physical publication and working in a practical way with the youth lead us on this divine course of zine creation. And in relation to helping to spark creativity, we believe this is right on the consultation fee. With a select group of fine art students all playing contributing editors and curation provided by the global healers we visited, in the sometimes subterranean depths of Hillbrow, made for almost as unique an experience as we had creating this product you hold in your psalms. we hope you enjoy our interpretation of a glimpse into the world of urban healers, and hopefully those very same spirits will see us through unchartered water.
Cuss Team
Now available @ DOPEstore!

FASHION FLOOR:URBAN GODDESS

2011-09-29T02:36:00.000-07:00

Today we take a look at another new brand in our FASHION FLOOR.URBAN GODDESS is brand we discovered while we were doing our rounds at fashion week earlier this year.Their style is super dope because they bring fun and colour into everyday,they take chances with their materials and cuts and that makes them really unique.The finish of the entire garment is done to the highest level.Today we bring you a first look at their S/S collection and they will be more to come.

Now available @ DOPEstore

NEWS:STR.CRD 2011 by TSJ

2011-09-27T03:35:00.000-07:00

Our good friends from THESIS did such a dope job on recaping STR.CRD that was held over the weekend,so we just decided to share their take on the event.

For more on this story visit the THESIS blog http://thesissocialjamsession.blogspot.com/2011/09/strcrd-2011.html
While we are still on the THESIS topic this is whats going down from their world this SUNDAY:

Entry is R50.

Food, drinks and everything else will be available at the venue.

On the Decks:

Wireless G

PlayKayStat

Kenzhero

China

Nhlangano

On the Stage:

Maleh

Viktor Duplaix

STREET:NIKE MAGS

2011-09-25T01:42:00.000-07:00

Today we will break a promise we made.......which was to only blog about in-store activities.But after STRCRD and we got an exclusive tour of the 'BACK TO THE FUTURE' sneaker worn by Micheal J. Fox.Originally these were set to release in 2015 but it looks likes they dropped early!

Find these on e-bay if you lucky!

POP-UP:LILLIANS CAFE products

2011-09-23T04:47:00.000-07:00

With LILLIANS CAFE&GALLERY in full mode in our pop-up space,we'd like to take a time out to show you what our customers have been enjoying in this space.The menu has been reduced to sandwiches but to make for that they have introduced some cupcakes and as sub to french fries they give us crisps.To enjoy the full experience and menu...visit LILLIANS CAFE&GALLERY

NO.95 COMMISSIONER STREET
Shop no.1
Insecurity Building
Johannesburg
2001

WINDOW:MAGZ!!!!

2011-09-22T03:06:00.001-07:00

NEW window this week done by our in-store lady 'Khanyi' .She's done a great job with the magazines and has created a tree like installation using bricks and chipboard.

FASHION FLOOR:D.O.P.E(WHITE LABEL) s/s11 sneak peek

2011-09-22T02:38:00.000-07:00

Today we look at whats coming from our in-store label for our fashion floor....this comes from our more daring line 'WHITE LABEL'.Basically with the white label we are looking at challenging fashion and what people wear,from texture,cuts,fabric,patterns,prints,we are gonna push the bounderies with this line.We hope everyone is gonna like wearing it as much as we liked creating it!

Available soon @ DOPEstore!

CELEBRITY SHOPPER:SAM (PRO SKATER)

2011-09-20T05:59:00.000-07:00

Today we have a very interesting celebrity shopper,Sam is a pro skater and rides for DC,so all his clothes are from them(so he doesn't really buy clothes here) but when he's not travellin the country or the world for that matter he'll be @DOPEstore,just for the love,so just to keep things interesting,we asked him to spend a day with us and experience a day as DOPEstore member of staff!

FORMAL:D.O.P.E(BLACK)S/S11 sneak peek

2011-09-19T01:59:00.001-07:00

We said this Summer is our coming out Party so here goes......we present two looks from our Black line.

MEDIA ROOM:NEW MAGS

2011-09-18T03:29:00.000-07:00

We continue to push the lifestyle with these awsome new titles of magazines.
COSMOuk

GQ uk

i-D

MONOCLE

VOGUE uk

Now available @ DOPEstore!