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Luxury streetwear · Gqeberha

Worn with
intent.

Heavyweight cottons, considered cuts, and pieces built to outlast the season — from our studio to your wardrobe.

Gqeberha, South Africa
Heavyweight cottons
Designed in-studio
In-store service
Native Unit Streetwear studio
Who we are

Considered streetwear, made to be lived in.

We are Native Unit Streetwear — a Gqeberha label built on heavyweight cottons, honest construction, and silhouettes that earn their place in your rotation.

Every piece is designed in-studio and carried in-store, so what you wear has actually been held, checked, and approved by us before it reaches you.

What you get is streetwear with intent: no throwaway trends, no thin fabric — just garments built to outlast the season.

Heavyweight cotton In-studio design In-store service
Our standard

Built different, by design.

Heavyweight cottons

No thin, throwaway fabric. Our cottons carry real weight — the kind that drapes properly and holds its shape wash after wash.

Designed in-studio

Every silhouette is drawn, prototyped, and approved inside our Gqeberha studio before a single piece reaches the rail.

Carried in-store

What you see online lives in our store. Come in, feel the weight, try the fit — and walk out in something you trust.

The collection

Pieces with presence.

Heavyweight staples and considered extras — each one designed, cut, and checked in our Gqeberha studio.

Native Heavyweight Hoodie
Outerwear

Native Heavyweight Hoodie

Heavyweight cotton hoodie with embroidered Native Unit branding.

R850 / each
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Unit Boxy Tee
Tops

Unit Boxy Tee

Boxy-fit short sleeve tee with screen-printed back graphic.

R350 / each
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Gqebra Cargo Pants
Bottoms

Gqebra Cargo Pants

Relaxed-fit cargo pants with deep utility pockets.

R1,100 / each
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Native Six-Panel Cap
Accessories

Native Six-Panel Cap

Six-panel structured cap with 3D puff-print logo.

R300 / each
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The studio

The hands behind the label.

Phumzile Van der Merwe
Founder & Creative Director

Phumzile Van der Merwe

Lize Van Wyk
Brand Manager

Lize Van Wyk

Riaan Molefe
Studio Production Lead

Riaan Molefe

How it works

From our rail to your wardrobe.

01

Browse the range

See the collection online or in-store. Heavyweight cottons, considered cuts, and pieces built to last.

02

Ask about a piece

See something you like? Send us an enquiry on the item and we'll come back to you directly.

03

Wear it with intent

Come in-store, try the fit, and walk out in something designed and checked by our studio.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Where is the studio based? +

We're based in Gqeberha, South Africa. All pieces are designed in-studio and carried in-store — so you can come in, feel the weight, and try the fit before you commit.

Can I try pieces on in-store? +

Yes. Our service model is in-store, and what you see online is carried on the rail. Visit us during opening hours and we'll walk you through fit, fabric, and sizing.

How do I buy a piece I like? +

Hit "Buy" on any item in the collection and it opens a direct enquiry to us — we'll come back to you on availability and next steps. You can also head to our online shop for the full range.

What makes the fabric heavyweight? +

Our cottons carry real weight — the kind that drapes properly and holds its shape after many washes. No thin, throwaway fabric. Every piece is built to outlast the season.

When are you open? +

Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00, and Saturdays 09:00–13:00. Sundays we're closed. Full hours are listed in the contact section below.

Get in touch

Ask about this.

Send an enquiry, drop us a WhatsApp, or come in-store. We'll get back to you directly.

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Opening hours

Monday 08:30 – 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 – 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 – 17:00
Thursday 08:30 – 17:00
Friday 08:30 – 17:00
Saturday 09:00 – 13:00
Sunday Closed

Find us

Ready when you are

Wear something worth keeping.

Heavyweight cottons, considered cuts, and pieces built to outlast the season. Designed in Gqeberha. Carried in-store.

What customers say

Real reviews from real customers

The quality of the Native Heavyweight Hoodie is unbelievable, super warm and thick for those chilly coastal days. Delivery was crazy fast too, so I'm definitely ordering again.

Ashwin J.

Got my Unit Boxy Tee last week and the fit is absolutely spot on. The customer service team was so friendly and helped me pick the right size effortlessly.

Kavi G.

You honestly get such good value for money with Native Unit Streetwear compared to other local brands. The Gqebra Cargo Pants are top tier quality without breaking the bank.

Pieter R.

Ordering online was so smooth and my Native Six-Panel Cap arrived in Gqeberha in just two days. It looks even better in person than it did on the site!

Riya A.

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