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VERTIKAL originals

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vertikaloriginals/README.md

Overview

VERTIKAL originals is a Lagos-based streetwear brand and e-commerce platform established in 2024, specializing in deadstock fits with a "no restocks" philosophy. The platform offers a curated collection of premium streetwear including cargo pants, polo shirts, sweat pants, t-shirts, tank tops, and track suits. Built with a focus on exclusivity and quality, the site features: product catalog with category filtering (cargo pants, polo shirts, sweat pants, t-shirts, tank tops, track suits), wishlist functionality, new arrivals section, archive/lookbook gallery, secure checkout with local payment options, order tracking, and newsletter signup for first access to drops. The brand embodies the "We'reUpAlways" lifestyle, targeting fashion-forward customers seeking unique, limited-edition pieces.

Key Highlights

  • Deadstock limited edition clothing
  • Category-based product catalog
  • Wishlist functionality
  • Archive & lookbook gallery
  • Newsletter signup system
  • Local payment integration
  • Mobile-first design
  • No restocks philosophy

$ cat package.json

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Paystack
PostgreSQL
TailwindCSS
Vercel

$ cat architecture.txt


┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│            CLIENT LAYER                     │
│  ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐      │
│  │   Next.js    │    │  React Native│      │
│  │   Frontend   │    │   Mobile App │      │
│  └──────┬───────┘    └──────┬───────┘      │
└─────────┼────────────────────┼──────────────┘
          │                    │
          ▼                    ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│            API LAYER                        │
│  ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐      │
│  │  REST API    │    │  GraphQL     │      │
│  │  (Express/   │    │  (Optional)  │      │
│  │   Django)    │    │              │      │
│  └──────┬───────┘    └──────┬───────┘      │
└─────────┼────────────────────┼──────────────┘
          │                    │
          ▼                    ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│          DATABASE LAYER                     │
│  ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐      │
│  │  PostgreSQL  │    │    Redis     │      │
│  │   (Primary)  │    │   (Cache)    │      │
│  └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘      │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘

$ npm run deploy

→ Building production bundle...
✓ Build completed in 45s
→ Deploying to Vercel...
✓ Deployment successful
→ URL: https://vertikaloriginals.com