The Collective is a marketplace of makers, designers and curators. A community of like-minded people who challenge the status-quo. They are aspiring entrepreneurs, fresh graduates, creative freelancers: all influential. They have their finger on the pulse, they strive to be independent creators. Together, this creative community of shoppers & sellers come to discover and be discovered.
Our vision is aimed at supporting local SME businesses within the region. By keeping their rent low and their footfall high – we help minimize the risks generally associated with entrepreneurship. Local entrepreneurs will be given the platform to run their very own business. Our retailers can network, build and grow their creative ideas within an upscale central hub offering support to each other.
Our makers run successful online brands. However, offline, is where the magic really happens! At The Collective they are able to network and engage with new customers face-to-face in a thriving retail environment in a setting that inspires the community.
SME’s are the backbone of most successful economies, representing 85% of all establishments in many emerging markets. Entrepreneurs within this space are looking to build their brand, one market & retail pop-up at a time.
The Collective is based in a centrally located venue, welcoming a favorable mix of residential, commercial, and family-friendly visitors. Our visitors, who support SME’s, have the treat of shopping from the best homegrown brands, who are all handpicked by the Ripe team to ensure a high level of quality across our community markets.