Shopping in Cape Town
-
A
Loud on Long
A very groovy little shop stocking a great range of unusual South African souvenirs from Electric Zulu print T-shirts and cute Bokkie Shoes to African music CDs and the sensuous prints of graffiti artist Faith 47.
reviewed
-
B
Capestorm
Gear up for your outdoor adventures, from rock climbing to long-distance bicycling, at this outdoor leisurewear shop specialising in garments made from technical fabrics and fleece. The products are all locally designed and made.
reviewed
-
C
Capestorm
Gear up for your outdoor adventures, from rock climbing to long-distance bicycling, at this outdoor leisurewear shop specialising in garments made from technical fabrics and fleece. The products are all locally designed and made.
reviewed
-
D
Hand
A one-stop fashion experience. Get your locks trimmed and browse the small boutique of designer clothes, jewellery and art. Downstairs you can pick up some locally roasted coffee beans at Origin Coffee Roasting.
reviewed
-
E
Wine Concepts
You’ll get expert advice on a broad range of local wines at this small but appealing cellar. Free wine tastings are held on Friday evening and Saturday from 11am to 2pm. It also has a branch in Newlands.
reviewed
-
F
T-Bag Designs
Recycled tea bags are used to produce an attractive range of greetings cards, stationary and other hand-made quality paper products. It's a worthwhile project employing people from the neighbouring township of Imizamo Yethu.
reviewed
-
G
Habits
Women’s clothes, made from linen, cotton and silk by Jenny le Roux, are classical and practical. Her Bad Habits label is for younger women. Bored partners can crash on the sofa, watch TV and sip complimentary drinks.
reviewed
-
H
Naartjie
This attractive range of designer cotton children’s clothing has grown from a stall on Greenmarket Sq to a global brand. There’s a branch in Cavendish Square and a factory shop in Hout Bay.
reviewed
-
I
Lunar
Karen Temorshuizen uses light, natural-coloured fabrics in her appealing collection, tailored to the cultivated tastes of this ritzy corner of town. You’ll find good-quality leather shopping bags and shoes here, too.
reviewed
-
J
Cavendish Square
reviewed
Advertisement
-
K
Focus Contemporary
On the cnr of Loop St and Hans Strijdom Ave, this spacious gallery specialises in mainly African photographic works and some graphic art. You’ll find here interesting pieces by Karin Miller, Andre Villers and Inge Prins.
reviewed
-
L
Wine Concepts Newlands
You’ll get expert advice on a broad range of local wines at this small but appealing cellar. Free wine tastings are held on Friday evening and Saturday from 11am to 2pm. It also has a branch in Newlands.
reviewed
-
M
Travellers Bookshop
Cape Town's only dedicated travel bookshop stocks all the practical reading material you might need for your travels in Africa and further afield. It also has a good range of general books on Cape Town and South Africa.
reviewed
-
N
Tribal Trends
Attractively set out emporium of all things African, tribal and crafty, from across the continent. They support local artists who sell some of their bead work (look out for the lions and the turkeys) and jewellery here.
reviewed
-
O
Klûk & CGDT
The so-stylish-it-hurts boutique of local designers Malcom Klûk (former apprentice to John Galliano) and Christiaan Gabriel du Toit, their range features lots of natural fibres. Be prepared for snooty sales staff.
reviewed
-
Sandy McCormack Accessories
Drop by the studio of this jewellery designer while wandering Little Chelsea to see imaginative pieces using precious stones, leather, gold and silver. No two pieces are the same and you can commission bespoke pieces.
reviewed
-
P
Shap’s Cameraland
There are several places to buy cameras and get your photos developed or burned to disc along Long St; Shap’s is a reliable place, in business for over 50 years, with competitive prices and efficient service.
reviewed
-
Q
Long Street Antique Arcade
Browse the booths here offering a range of antiques and bric-a-brac in this compact arcade and you’re likely to find something of interest from dusty old books and pieces of silverware to art and furniture.
reviewed
-
R
Vibrations
The vibrant sound of African music drifts from this 1st-floor shop and recording studio, where you can pick up an authentic range of African instruments, including buckskin covered goema drums for R250.
reviewed
-
S
Greenmarket Square
Masks, jewellery, bargain CDs, pottery and the satirical, anticorporate T-shirts of Laugh It Off are just some of the finds at this market, held in cobbled Greenmarket Sq. There are fewer stalls on Sunday.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
T
Pan African Market
A microcosm of the continent with a bewildering range of arts and crafts. There’s also a cheap café and music shop packed into the three floors, and you can have an African outfit made up here.
reviewed
-
Longbeach Mall
This, the southern peninsula’s main shopping centre is located between Noordhoek and Kommetjie. You’ll find here all the usual supermarkets, including a branch of Woolworths, as a five-screen multiplex cinema.
reviewed
-
U
Lava Lava
Make an African fashion statement by wearing one of Lava Lava’s brightly patterned shirts or sarongs, or buy one of its fabric swatches sourced from South Africa, Mozambique and the Ivory Coast.
reviewed
-
V
Red Shed Craft Workshop
This permanent market focuses on local crafts, including ceramics and textiles. Look for the delicate jewellery of Get Wired (www.get-wired.co.za), made by women in Crossroads.
reviewed
-
Khayelitsha Craft Market
A great place to look for interesting souvenirs, where you can be sure that your money goes directly to the people that need it most. Usually a marimba band is playing and you can buy their CD's.
reviewed