Studio 88 Group of Companies

Studio 88 is South Africa’s largest independent fashion and footwear retail chain. The chains that form part of the Group of Companies are Side Step, Skipper Bar and Linea Italia (DMD). The group are also the Africa licence holder of the brand Italian fashion brand ellesse having two stand-alone stores and growing.The Group works tirelessly to offer exclusive releases and to negotiate competitive pricing on highly sort after leisurewear brands. Top international brands like adidas, Nike, Puma, Levi's, Guess, Vans, Converse, Superga to name a few, are available within the Group of Companies. These top brands are showcased in a vibrant and exciting store settings and are priced highly competitively. With over 270 Studio 88 stores and more than 520 stores within the Group our presence in the footwear and clothing retail world is growing. This growth is evident with our increasing footprint within Africa with stores in Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia.Studio 88 now also boasts an online store, making it easier for our customers to get their favorite brands.