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Former Joey & Sam team back with leather range

Published: 26th Jun 2023

Author: Tony Dickson - S&V Editor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – Muhammad Bulbulia, formerly with retailer Joey & Sam, which is now closed, said the family business began selling tea beverages during the covid19 period, but has come back into footwear with an all-leather product range imported from Brazil.

“Clave is the new winter collection we are currently sell on our online platform www.tranquildawn.co.za,” he wrote. He said the business, which is “a 75% ladies-run group”, will also wholesale.

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