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Footwear, Bags & accessories

Making brand visions a tangible reality for more than 20 years.

WHAT WE DO

House of JD has been a sought-after supplier of high-quality costume jewellery and accessories to discerning retail fashion clients throughout South Africa for 20+ years.

By contextualising current trends and appraising client handwriting, we are able to design custom products and draw on our comprehensive supplier database to provide each client with seamless production solutions and logistics management from conception through to delivery.

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Trend Research

 

Our team travels extensively to identify accessory trends and source design specimens both locally and abroad. Our findings are then carefully considered and appraised within the South African context to provide our clients with valuable consumer insights.

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Global Sourcing

 

One of the cornerstones of our business is our strong working relationship with 100+ world-class factories around the world. This comprehensive supplier database, combined with regular visits to international trade fairs to stay informed with regard to the latest technological developments, allows us to match each client brief with the most suitable supplier.

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Brand Handwriting

 

We understand that each brand has a unique look, feel and flavour, and we work alongside our clients to ensure that this singular handwriting remains legible throughout their ranges. Because we work with a select group of clients, we have the time to understand their needs and provide sound advice on incorporating local and international trends to ensure retail success.

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Production Management

 

Once we've identified a suitable manufacturer from our database, we continue to assist our client throughout the production process by taking ownership of the supply chain from conception right through to delivery. This includes comprehensive sample sign-off, precise process tracking by means of integrated software, as well as detailed quality control along all production lines.

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Discover the history, values, and expert team behind the House of James Douglas.

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Product Design

 

It is our privilege to assist our clients in making their brand vision a tangible reality. This extends to the precise and detailed design of custom products and ranges; each item is carefully tailored according to our client's needs and specifications with regard to materials, styling and branding.

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Shipping & Logistics

 

Our team enforces client deadlines by tracking orders from design to delivery by means of proprietary software. This includes the logistical management of packaging, kimballing, clearance, freight and shipping.

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Watches

 

Contemporary fashion timepieces are developed across bracelet, leather, and mesh strap styles, with careful attention to case design, dial detailing, finishes, and everyday wearability.

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Footwear

 

Our footwear collections span sneakers, sandals, boots, loafers and fashion silhouettes, combining thoughtful construction, comfort and trend-led styling across ladies', men's and kids' ranges.

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Bags

 

From crossbody bags and totes to backpacks, shoppers, weekend bags and cosmetic cases, we develop versatile collections tailored to each brand's unique handwriting.

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Hats

 

From baseball caps and trucker caps to bucket hats, beanies and seasonal fashion silhouettes, we develop headwear collections that balance fit, fabrication, branding and commercial appeal.

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Sunglasses

 

Fashion eyewear collections feature aviator, square, oval, cat-eye, and oversized silhouettes, balancing modern styling, comfort, and UV protection.

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Jewellery

 

Fashion jewellery collections including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and coordinated sets, developed with seasonal trends, material innovation and commercial retail appeal in mind.

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Wallets

 

Small leather goods including bi-folds, tri-folds, zip-around wallets, card holders and travel organisers, designed for practical functionality and refined finishes.

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Belts

 

Dress, casual and fashion belts developed across genuine leather, PU and woven constructions, with carefully selected buckles, hardware and branding applications.

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Scarves

 

Seasonal woven, knitted and printed scarves that introduce colour, texture and layering, with carefully considered yarns, finishes and fashion detailing.

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Socks

 

Fashion and everyday sock collections including trainer liners, secret socks, quarter socks, crew socks and knee-high styles, combining comfort, durability and contemporary design.

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Seamless Underwear

 

Comfort-driven underwear collections including seamless briefs, boxers, trunks and intimates, developed using innovative fabrics, engineered fits and premium waistband branding.

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Gloves

 

Fashion and cold-weather gloves developed across knitted, woven and touch-screen compatible constructions, balancing warmth, comfort and seasonal styling.

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Hair Accessories

 

Fashion hair accessories, including clips, claw clips, headbands, scrunchies, alice bands and statement pieces, designed to complement seasonal apparel and accessory collections.

OUR PRODUCT CATEGORIES
 

THIRTEEN categories, one PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PARTNER

From seasonal fashion accessories to technical footwear developments, our teams create commercially successful products across thirteen specialist product categories.

Explore the products we develop across key categories.

OUR PROCESS

FROM TREND RESEARCH TO DELIVERY

A single, accountable workflow that carries a product from first idea to delivered stock.

1) Trend Research

International trend, colour and material direction interpreted for our customer.

5) Product Development

Fit, construction, materials and costings finalised for production.

2) Concept Design

Range boards and concepts developed with the buying and design teams.

6) Manufacturing

Production managed across our international manufacturing network.

3) Technical CAD Development

Detailed technical CADs and specifications prepared for the factory.

7) Quality Control

In-line and final inspections against agreed quality standards.

4) Sampling

Prototype and salesman samples produced, reviewed and refined.

8) Delivery

Shipping, compliance and delivery managed to critical path.

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Moskow
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Ovillio
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Sync
TRNY
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UZZI

BRANDS WE WORK WITH

TRUSTED ACROSS MULTIPLE BRANDS

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EXCELLENCE IN EXECUTION

WHY HJD

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20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
DEDICATED DESIGN TEAM

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GLOBAL FACTORY NETWORK
QUALITY ASSURANCE

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TREND RESEARCH

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TECHNICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

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RELIABLE DELIVERY

Get in touch

We invite Truworths Buyers to initiate their next strategic project and encourage visionary talent to explore joining HJD.

Connect with us to redefine excellence together.

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