Pioneering South African fashion designers Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit team up with Poetry to unveil WITH LOVE, an exclusive collaboration blending high fashion with everyday luxury. The limited-edition collection brings bold design, striking colours, and expert local craftsmanship to wearable statement pieces.
Inspired by a wanderlust that spans continents, WITH LOVE depicts the modern KlûK CGDT Poetry customer—an eclectic risk-taker who curates her wardrobe as she travels across the globe. This collection pays homage to her adventurous spirit, blending diverse influences into a cohesive, elegant wardrobe.
“We wanted to create a collection that speaks to the traveller at heart—the woman who embraces different influences and fuses them effortlessly into her own style,” says Malcolm Kluk. “Every piece celebrates her story, journey, and individuality.”
From flowing dresses to tailored separates, this collaboration offers a modern interpretation of femininity, where delicate anglaise, intricate beading, and distinctive prints converge with bold, standout style. The collection features denim, sheer fabrics, statement knitwear, swimwear, and sleek leather pieces. It enhances casual materials with luxurious elements such as refined prints and thoughtful embellishments. Team favourites include a bold leather jacket embellished with a handwritten poem, fully crystallized horseshoe jeans, the perfect white boxy T-shirt, and ultra-luxe fringe dresses.
“Keep an eye out for the most amazing party skirt and cropped bow tops,” Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit adds, “as well as three pairs of shoes and a cobalt blue shopper that won’t be in stores for long!”
This collection has been meticulously crafted over two years, with weekly fittings ensuring that each design celebrates a joint creative vision. The experimental approach facilitated more samples and innovation, nurturing bold and visionary ideas while keeping the collection accessible to Poetry’s customers and KlûK CGDT devotees.
“Maintaining authenticity and exclusivity within a commercially viable collection was a unique challenge, but one we embraced wholeheartedly,” adds Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit. “We wanted to give our customers the edge and individuality they crave while ensuring the collection remains wearable and accessible.”
At its core, the WITH LOVE collection emphasises exclusivity and is expected to sell out swiftly, making each piece a treasured addition to any wardrobe. Customers throughout South Africa can experience the collaboration by visiting select Poetry stores and exploring the online store.
“WITH LOVE is more than just fashion; it’s an experience— a journey through textiles, textures, and emotions,” notes Johan Van De Merwe, Creative Director of Poetry. “The Poetry customer now has access to the edge and artistry of KlûK CGDT, infusing fresh energy into everyday wear.”
With KlûK CGDT’s couture expertise and Poetry’s signature aesthetic, this collection offers elevated, dreamy, daring pieces. It is designed for those who are curious, love life, laugh out loud, create memories, and build closets filled with joy.