The Most Comprehensive Fashion Hub in Johannesburg
From world-class studios to cutting-edge machines — discover what makes our facility different.
Fashion district creative space and photo studio
Co-working desks, photography stages, podcasting booths
Tailoring machines, cutting tables, studio strobes
Fashion business and creative production courses
Empowering South African fashion entrepreneurs
Services
Custom branding, high-precision embroidery, pattern sampling, and small-batch manufacturing executed by master artisans.
Rentals
Hourly and daily rentals for photography suites, podcast rooms, workstations, and industrial tailoring machinery.

Small Runs Contract Manufacturing
Controlled small batch production for designers ready to move from samples to market - minimum 20 pieces per style.

South Africa Corporate Package
Professional corporate photography with raw files and up to 15 edited images.

South Africa Group Shoots
Group photography session for up to 7 people with 5 edited images.

Shoe Trimming Machine
Designed to trim away excess leather or fabric from shoe edges, ensuring clean lines and professional finishes in footwear production.

Clicker 20 Ton
A hydraulic press machine designed to cut leather or synthetic materials with precision dies, ideal for pattern cutting in bulk production.

Button Tacking Machine
This machine is designed to attach buttons securely, ensuring garments maintain strength and professional finishing even with frequent wear. It’s widely used for denim, uniforms, and tailored pieces.
Training
Hands-on design incubator programs, pattern making masterclasses, and e-commerce growth tracks integrated with the Ananse LMS.

TVET Scholarship
Incubator training program containing multiple structured learning modules.

Single Courses
Incubator training program containing multiple structured learning modules.

Ananse Shoe Design Incubator Program
Incubator training program containing multiple structured learning modules.
Hub Concierge & Location
Have questions regarding studio availability, machine specifications, or custom enterprise production? Our on-site operations team is here to assist.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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