DSGN Exchange is the events, sales, and market access arm of DSGN Native. It creates curated retail platforms, shopping events, and distribution opportunities that connect fashion brands to customers, buyers, and markets.
The platform supports South African and African brands ready to move beyond local visibility, with a focus on sales, export readiness, and international expansion. Work spans Local and global pop-ups, showroom access, and buyer connections, delivered through a selective, market-led approach.
DSGN Exchange draws on experience across major fashion platforms, including Africa Fashion Week, where founder Shingai Nyagweta serves as Creative Director, bringing both commercial insight and industry perspective to every activation
What We Do
Pop-Ups, Retail & Shopping Events
We design and deliver curated pop-ups and shopping-led events that place brands directly in front of consumers. These platforms prioritise sales, presentation, and brand alignment, offering structured opportunities to test product, pricing, and customer response.
Showrooms, Buyers & Market Access
DSGN Exchange works with a network of international showrooms, buyers, and industry partners to support brand placement and commercial exposure beyond South Africa and the continent. Access is strategic and selective, focusing on brands with clear positioning and market readiness.
Export Readiness & Market Preparation
We assist brands in preparing their businesses and product offerings for international markets. This includes assessing brand positioning, product suitability, pricing, and operational readiness to improve the chances of successful expansion outside South Africa and Africa.
Start a Conversation
DSGN Exchange works with fashion brands that are beyond the start-up phase and ready to take considered steps toward growth, sales, and market expansion.
All engagements begin with a discovery conversation. This allows us to understand your brand, product depth, commercial goals, and readiness for opportunities such as pop-ups, retail platforms, showroom access, and international markets.
Where there is alignment, support is structured through a tailored retainer, with a minimum engagement period of one month. This ensures meaningful involvement and informed guidance across sales, distribution, and export readiness.
If you are exploring opportunities to expand your brand’s commercial reach, you are invited to start with a discovery call or get in touch directly.
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