How we began
Heather Moore’s simple, clean pattern designs and unusual colour palette are inspired by the beauty of everyday things, her love of midcentury style and a dose of African chic.
In 2008 she started screenprinting her patterns onto fabric, just for fun. Next thing, her hobby had become a business called Skinny laMinx, and the things she’d designed could be found in stores & homes around the globe.
But of course, there’s a bit more to the story:
Our studio
The Skinny laMinx production studio is where we cut and stitch our textiles into beautiful homewares, and send them all around the world.
You’re welcome to visit our studio showroom. Find us under the stripey yellow awning at 16a Buiten Street in central Cape Town.
The ethics of style
Our business has grown and changed, but our values are the same as ever. In fact, we think our growth has a lot to do with caring about excellence, generosity, creativity and fun, while doing our best to treat people and the planet right.
Thank you for your fabulous customer service!
Making Friday
Every Friday since 2008, Heather has been in the studio practicing curiosity through her weekly creative practice called Making Friday.
Curious? Read on for the foundations of the Making Friday practice.
Why ‘Skinny laMinx’?
If Skinny laMinx is a nickname for Heather’s skinny little Siamese cat… then why is the business logo a bird?
In the Press
We’re always thrilled to see our prints put to use in stylish homes across the world, and it’s an even bigger thrill when we see them on the cover of a magazine.
Contact us for press-ready images.
Collaborations
Nerida Hansen Fabrics
In 2022 Skinny laMinx has launched a range of fashion fabrics with Australian textile maven Nerida Hansen Fabrics.
Colab with MRP Home
In 2017, Heather Moore designed a ‘Made in SA’ homewares range for MRP Home. Read more about it.
Heath Ceramics
In 2016, we collaborated with Heath Ceramics in Sausalito, CA on an exclusive fabric line based on their Dimensional tile range.