About Us
About the Adore Designer.
I'm Doré, the creator behind Adore Designer. I'm a qualified Fashion Designer, having graduated in 2018, and I've been designing and making clothes for over a decade.
Growing up on a farm in the Free State, access to fashionable clothing was limited so I started making my own. What began as a creative necessity quickly turned into a passion. One day, I decided to take pre-orders for my Adore Jacket. The overwhelming support I received inspired me to continue and grow.
Today, a few years later, Adore Designer is running full steam from my workspace in Cape Town. My vision is to build a brand that not only stays true to our aesthetic and values, but also creates job opportunities and supports other local businesses.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
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Doré
Our Design & Production Process.
Every Adore Designer item is proudly made in South Africa. We source all our fabric locally, and every piece is manufactured right here in our studio.
Doré is not only the founder of the brand, she’s also the designer, patternmaker, and seamstress and behind every garment.
To reduce fabric waste and avoid overproduction, we work mainly on a pre-order basis. Each piece is specially handmade to order, and production begins only once an order is placed. Our lead time is typically 10–14 working days.
All our designs are imagined and developed by Doré herself, often inspired by her surroundings, unique prints, textures, and a colorful imagination.
Our creative process begins with the fabric first. We choose the materials that inspire us, and only then does the design take shape. Because our fabrics and prints change regularly, our collections stay fresh, interesting, and always exclusive.
For us, it's all in the details, in the drape, the texture, and the thoughtful design. Only once we’ve felt the fabric and explored its possibilities can we begin creating something for someone else to truly Adore...