LAPA SIDE 

Growing up on the coast of South Africa, the concept and idea behind the brand stems from our love for the ocean and years spent in local lifestyle production. You need to love what you do, have a passion and understanding of it and draw inspiration from the beauty around you. It’s important to produce quality garments and find what makes customers wanting more.

Live the African dream. 

THE CREW

DEBBIE PATTERSON
LAPA SIDE FOUNDER

FOUNDER & PRODUCTION GURU – Debbie Patterson

Location: Cape Town

A Bit About Debbie:

I love the ocean, the boogie, local production and living life to its absolute fullest.  

South African fashion, surf and lifestyle brands produce some of the most amazing threads in the market today. So let’s support local brands & keep this amazing country of ours alive with possibility. 

CO-FOUNDER & ADMIN FUNDIE – Pamela Bowren

Location: Cape Town

A Bit About Pam:

You can find me in the ocean, outdoors or spending time with friends, family and loved ones.

Driven by passion, commitment and determination and sometimes madness, i.e. being the only female rider to tackle Tand!

Support local brands and support those who support you. 

PAMELA BOWREN
LAPA SIDE CO-FOUNDER

LAUREN BENTLEY
SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA – Denean

Location: Cape Town

A Bit About Denean:

A nature enthusiast with a penchant for adventure, I thrive on travel and harbor a deep passion for crafting exceptional social media experiences. Whether beneath the open sky, on the road, or devising captivating social media strategies, my joy lies in uniting people with truly authentic South African brands.

In every journey, I aspire to leave a positive imprint, be it on friends, family, animals or even complete strangers.

 

DESIGNER – Grant Buttigieg

Location: Durban – The 031.

A Bit About Grant:

I’m a complete lover of the outdoors, from deep blue seas to craggy mountain tops. I love to push the boundaries, big waves and long treks.

I have a passion for cool fashion, drawing and designing original awesome gear for amazing Saffa lifestyle brands.

Shop local, it’s lekker.

GRANT BUTTIGIEG
DESIGNER

GALEN MCGEE
PHOTOGRAPHER

PHOTOGRAPHER – Galen McGee

Location: Cape Town

A Bit About Galen:

Hello I am Galen McGee, I am a passionate photographer from Cape Town South Africa. I do various forms of photography but working with brands and people is what do the best.