Condé Nast House & Garden’s inaugural Designers of the Year (DOTY) Awards, supported by top sponsors including Poetry will celebrate South Africa's brightest design talents on September 17 at Norval Foundation.
Poetry is a lifestyle brand that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and a playful yet authentic approach to life. Every piece we create or source – from our fashion to our homeware – embodies our belief in the artistry of design, quality, and mindful living.
Our new homeware collection, Poetry of Living, brings this ethos into the home, creating spaces embodying warmth, beauty, and originality. With timeless style at its core, our carefully curated selections are designed to inspire joy and offer a serene retreat from the hustle of daily modern life, all while celebrating life’s simple pleasures. From homeware to furniture, the products invite you to transform your space into a personal sanctuary and elevate every room into a work of art.
In less than a year, Poetry of Living has flourished, launching a trade partners program to connect with local professionals like interior designers and architects. We’ve also opened a flagship store in Stellenbosch, with a Sea Point location coming soon.
As a headline sponsor for this year's Designers of the Year Awards, what inspired you to partner with us and support design talent?
At Poetry, we see the home as an intimate canvas for self-expression, just like fashion. Our passion lies in uplifting local talent and celebrating design that marries style, craftsmanship, and quality materials. Partnering with House & Garden’s Designer of the Year Awards was a natural extension of this vision.
It’s a prestigious platform showcasing the best of South African design, making it the perfect match for Poetry of Living. As the sponsor of the Interior Designer of the Year Award, we’re thrilled to connect with designers who, like us, are driven by intentional design.
How do you envision this partnership influencing the future of design and innovation in the industry?
In aligning Poetry of Living with the work of leading interior designers, we hope to spark a new wave of inspiration within the local design landscape.
By intentionally connecting the brand with trailblazers in the space, we’re laying the foundation for exciting new collaborations, limited-edition collections, and immersive brand experiences that celebrate the fusion of art, function, and craftsmanship. Our goal is to shape the future of design by championing local artists and encouraging a deeper appreciation for the stories behind the pieces.
