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Along with golden-haired surfer dudes and more hikers than you can shake a walking stick at, you\u2019ll also find some rather glamorous fashionistas roaming the streets of Cape Town<\/a> \u2013 and you can be sure they didn\u2019t source their wardrobe at the V&A! In recent years, Cape Town has become a mecca for incredible home-grown design and craftsmanship, and you\u2019ll find a host of local designs that wouldn\u2019t look out of place on the pages of Vogue or the streets of NYC (and some of them are!). So, if you really want to do some shopping in Cape Town, read on\u2026.<\/p>\n

\"Shopping<\/a>

Browse the uniquely lovely designer items at AKJP Studio<\/p><\/div>\n

Start your shop-hopping bright and early on Kloof Street, more specifically in Our Local<\/a>, a leafy, antique-filled caf\u00e9 tucked into an old garage. As well as epic views of the mountain, you\u2019ll find fresh coffee, warm croissants and eggs every way \u2013 the perfect start to a day of serious pavement pounding. When you\u2019ve finished munching, make your way down the hill to AKJP Studio<\/a>. Part concept store, part creative studio, it\u2019s home to some of South Africa\u2019s most exciting new designers and is bursting with bold prints, experimental silhouettes and limited-edition, exceedingly-cool collabs.<\/p>\n

\"Shopping<\/a>

Pick out a few pieces from Sindiso Khumalo’s collection.<\/p><\/div>\n

Meandering down Kloof, you\u2019ll soon arrive at the Lifestyle Centre<\/a>. A sophisticated one-stop shop, you\u2019ll find a Woolies, The Olive Branch<\/a> deli (for those craving some fresh Burrata in this part of the world), the best wine shop<\/a> in town, some excellent, purely South African gift shops, and, the cherry on top, Purr<\/a>, a clothing boutique that stocks several local designers as well as a smattering of achingly-hip European labels. A left up Park Road to the Longkloof Precinct will take you to Sindiso Khumalo\u2019s<\/a> stunning showroom and her collection of globally celebrated, sustainable womenswear.<\/p>\n

\"Shopping<\/a>

Peruse the simply stunning offerings at Dear Rae<\/p><\/div>\n

At the end of Kloof, cross over at the traffic lights and, a short hop up the hill, you\u2019ll find Bree Street. Known for being Cape Town\u2019s<\/a> gastronomic mile, there are a couple of boutiques worth checking out in between the eateries. First up is the super-chic Pichulik<\/a> atelier, home of the unique rope-style jewellery that adorns the necks of Cape Town\u2019s coolest kids. A few doors down you\u2019ll find Scandi-meets-Cape Town-designer Alexandra Hojer<\/a>, gossamer-thin gold jewellery at Dear Rae<\/a>, and Skinny LaMinx<\/a> for playful fabrics by the meterage as well as ready-made items.<\/p>\n

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Steel yourself for the hill up to Bo-Kaap and <\/span>Chandler House<\/a>, Michael Chandler\u2019s jewel-box of a store where shelves groan with hand-painted ceramics, heritage-inspired textiles and whimsical prints, and then roll back down and into <\/span>Hemelhuijs<\/a> for lunch. The dreamy space is full of sculptural vases of fresh blooms and dark, moody furniture offset by gleaming crockery, and the d\u00e9cor is just as artful as the menu. Order a glass of house-pressed mandarin juice, tuck into the legendary smoked trout r\u00f6sti, and don\u2019t leave without a strawberry-swirled meringue.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Shopping<\/a>

Check out the colourful fashions at Merchants on Long<\/p><\/div>\n

Suitably revived, head to De Waterkant (via Merchants on Long<\/a>, Cape Town\u2019s original concept store of pan-African design), for something totally different at Maison Mara & Bastille<\/a>. A Parisian-inspired concept store, international labels mix with minimalist interiors and moody scents. Think C\u00e9line, Acne Studios, and edgy local names, all in one impossibly chic townhouse.<\/p>\n

\"Shopping<\/a>

Find a selection of South African stylings at the Watershed – perhaps some new favourites.<\/p><\/div>\n

After a quick browse in NAP<\/a>, take an Uber down to the V&A Waterfront<\/a>. The first name on everyone\u2019s lips when it comes to Cape Town<\/a> shopping, we recommend avoiding the brand names in the mall \u2013 unless you packed badly, in which case H&M should solve all clothing dilemmas \u2013 and head straight for the Watershed<\/a>. The market-style hub is a haven for all things South African and the stylish clothing, furniture, gifts and jewellery will keep you occupied for hours. Fashion-wise, must-stops include Hannah Lavery<\/a> for breezy linens, Asha Eleven<\/a> for kaleidoscopic colours and Kenyan-inspired fashion, and Jane Valken for handmade kaftans, pretty dresses and trinkets from around the world. You\u2019ll also find old favourite Mungo & Jemima<\/a>, relocated from Long Street and a nest of elegant pieces by top-notch local designers and accessories to die for \u2013 wooden sunglasses and buttery-soft leather clutches anyone? And if homewares are more your thing, try the latest gem, AFRICAA, a gallery-meets-shop space dedicated to collectible African design pieces.<\/p>\n

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Admire the stunning creations at the Southern Guild Gallery.<\/p><\/div>\n

If you can drag yourself away, end the day in the Silo District<\/a>, the V&A\u2019s newest and glitziest shopping quarter centred around the iconic Zeitz MOCAA museum and the pillow-y windows of the Silo Hotel<\/a>. The Southern Guild Gallery<\/a>, a multi-faceted hot house of art, design and creativity, takes centre stage, but if you\u2019re looking for luxury fashion and high-end leather, you can\u2019t do any better than Kat van Duinen<\/a> and her beautiful flagship boutique. Exquisitely designed and filled to the brim with evening wear and expertly crafted leather accessories, you\u2019ll never want to leave! Oh, and did we mention that you\u2019re right next door to The Silo Hotel? We can hear those cocktails calling\u2026.<\/p>\n

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