
Kay Niskanen and Siphwe Machinya
Founders of The Lavender Swan
Stylist and Model Kay Niskanen and Model and Actress Siphwe ‘Stu’ Machinya share their venture into fashion design and founding a luxury clothing line, The Lavender Swan.
The Cape Town-based clothing line was established in 2020. Kay and Stu wanted to start a clothing line the blended 1940s fashion with contemporary fashion styles. Their garments are made from locally sourced materials.
They decided on ‘lavender’ as the colour is associated with refinement and a wealthy woman, a woman that carries herself. ‘Swan’ symbolizes self-love and inner beauty. Although based in Cape Town, the clothing line ships internationally.
Facebook: @thelavenderswan
Instagram: @the_lavender_swan
Instagram: @kayniskanen
Instagram: @stunna_machinya