Three Collections. Three Moods. One Muse "You".

Sustainable, handcrafted handbags made from repurposed cotton yarn in South Africa.

SHOP BY COLLECTION

Everyday Muse Collection

Lightweight handbags for daily life.

Mini Muse Collection

Chic, compact pouches for your essentials.

Power Muse Collection

Bold totes designed for work and ambition.

Fashion With Purpose

Every Takeover Studio bag is handcrafted from recycled cotton yarn, creating income opportunities for women and youth while reducing textile waste. We believe style should empower people and protect the planet.
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Worldwide Shipping

No matter where you are, Takeover Studio bags can reach you. We deliver globally with care, so you can enjoy sustainable, handcrafted fashion wherever you are.

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Sustainable & Eco-Friendly

Every bag is handcrafted from repurposed cotton yarn, turning waste into wearable art while protecting our planet.

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Empowering Women & Youth

We create meaningful work opportunities, supporting skills development, dignity, and economic independence in local communities.

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Secure Payments

We use reliable payment platforms like PayFast and Direct Bank Transfer, ensuring your transaction is smooth, fast, and secure.

Meet the Founder

Takeover Studio was founded by Nonhlanhla Zondi, an agricultural extension scientist turned sustainable fashion entrepreneur with a passion for turning waste into opportunity.

Her background in community development and resource management inspired her to see discarded materials not as waste, but as a chance to create impact. Today, she leads Takeover Studio with a vision to combine sustainability, creativity, and social empowerment, transforming surplus materials into meaningful fashion while uplifting communities and promoting conscious living.