The Body Shop Launches Vibrant Art Of Us Collab With Yay_Abe

The Body Shop Launches Vibrant Art Of Us Collab With Yay_Abe. At a launch event that hosted the crème de la crème of the Cape Town culture and art scene, The Body Shop unveiled an exciting mural by award-winning illustrator Russell Abrahams, also known as Yay_Abe, at their flagship store at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The bold mural is part of a series by the local artist, in collaboration with the brand, that represents the vibrant, cultural nuances of South Africa.

Refilwe Mashego, interim marketing manager for The Body Shop South Africa says: “Through our collaboration with Russel Abrahams, we’ve created inspiring artworks that connect seamlessly with The Body Shop’s positioning of Changemaking Beauty – for communities, for people and for the planet, while fostering emotional connections with customers and celebrating the cultural richness of the country.”

The Body Shop continues its mission to transform the customer experience with the reveal of the ‘Art of Us’ murals at its Workshop stores, namely Nicolway (GP), Cavendish Square (WC), Canal Walk (WC), Tyger Valley (WC), Sandton City (GP), Brooklyn Mall (GP), Gateway (KZN) and V&A Waterfront (WC). The Workshop stores invite customers to fully engage with the world of The Body Shop through an immersive sensory encounter – sampling, touching, smelling, and experiencing the 100% vegan, naturally efficacious, skin-loving products.

Each Workshop store is fitted with recycled and upcycled materials. Everything, from the reclaimed wood to the part-recycled plastic storage crates, has been chosen to minimize the environmental impact.

The acquisition of The Body Shop International by the Auréa Group, coupled with the renewal of the franchise agreement with Clicks, is a significant milestone for the brand. The ‘Art of Us’ murals are a visual representation of this new chapter and the ongoing narrative that speaks to The Body Shop’s rootedness in South African identity and context.

“The Body Shop recently extended its franchise agreement with the Clicks Group, reaffirming its commitment to the South African market. This new chapter has already brought exciting changes and will continue to strengthen the brand’s connection with local customers through campaigns that reflect local relevance, while aligning with its global ethical stance,” concludes Mashego.