LEARNING CURVE | Boutique experience without the hefty price tag

Thea Dettmann’s Walmer business selling quality ‘preloved’ clothing a hit with sustainability-minded clients

Gqeberha entrepreneur Thea Dettmann is the founder of The Backroom, a Walmer boutique encouraging the ethos of sustainability in fashion. 

“At 49, I’ve discovered that luxury can be affordable, and that’s the essence of The Backroom — offering a boutique experience and exceptional service without the hefty price tag,” Dettmann says...

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