Find the perfect present for loved ones this Christmas! Check out the CCID’s annual gift guide for a selection of unique places to shop up a storm in the CBD.
GENERAL
THE HERITAGE SHOP
Here you’ll find a wide range of ethically sourced local gifts, from skincare products, hand painted ceramic mugs to essential oils and beautifully packaged flavoured teas and soaps.
The Company’s Garden, 19 Queen Victoria St | www.heritage.org.za
BILLY'S BARBERSHOP
Billy’s Barbershop is a mix of “old school” with modern touches. Expect massages, full face threading and peel-off masks among the offerings. The venue was a finalist in this year’s Kfm’s Best of the Cape Awards in the Best Barber category.
4 Bree St | Instagram: @billys_barbershop_bree
FRANK & MYRRH
This innovative store resembles an old-style apothecary and is stocked with a wide selection of traditional essential oils, tinctures, fragrances and herbal teas.
305 Long St | www.frankandmyrrh.co.za
FASHION
ARCHIVE COLLECTIVE
This hot new CBD destination store is where art meets culture. It has the latest exclusive sneakers and premium streetwear. There is even a Flatmountain Coffee Ritualists branch with coffee, smoothies and juices.
107 Bree St | www.archivestore.co.za
DUCK DUCK GOOSE
This multi-brand store has a range of independent South African fashion and lifestyle brands, including Solid Waste, Thebe Magugu, The Paint Company and Rich Mnisi, who recently partnered with Adidas for a collection celebrating his Tsonga heritage.
120 Bree St | duckduckgoosestore.com
FLOAT APPAREL
If you’re looking for an authentic South African brand with everyday wear for men and women and unisex clothing, Float has got you covered with items influenced by the laidback life the owners live in the Mother City.
137 Bree St | www.floatapparel.co.za
LEVI’S
A Levi’s item is a fashion staple. Get your unique piece at the only Levi’s factory shop in the CBD where items are cheaper than if you were shopping at a regular mall or retail outlet.
Shop 9, Foreshore Place (Absa Building) | 4 Adderley St | www.levi.co.za
SPAGHETTI MAFIA
At Spaghetti Mafia, you’ll find bespoke suits and clothes by Italian designers. The menswear boutique is the ultimate choice for a refined dapper man.
199 Loop St | www.facebook/spaghettimafiacapetown/
INFLUHKS
INFLUHKS is the home of fashion-forward consumers and showcases its products and other local brands such as Lazy Stacks, Brunch Club, Broke, Hopeville Grailz and Artclub and Friends.
199 Loop St | Instagram: @influhks
JACK LEMKUS
This destination store has been serving up cool sneakers and leisurewear for 87 years. Check out its latest collection with American brand Sweet-Orr this summer, which blends sneaker and apparel street culture with utility workwear.
26A St Georges Mall | www.jacklemkus.com
COURT ORDER
The sneakerhead or streetwear enthusiast in your life will appreciate rare kicks, sweatshirts, jackets, hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants and accessories from brands including Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Adidas, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Nike, Off-White, OVO and Palladium.
39 Roeland St | www.courtorder.co.za
JEWELLERY
BLACK BETTY DESIGN
This beautiful jewellery studio owned by Kristin Weixelbaumer isn’t afraid to break boundaries with its “unique pieces for those who are drawn to striking jewellery with an emotional connection”. Shop the latest collection celebrating individuality.
77 Hout St | www.blackbettydesign.com
DEAR RAE JEWELLERY
Luxury brand Dear Rae Jewellery has handcrafted pieces designed and made by designer Karin Rae Matthee and her handpicked manufacturers at her Cape Town studio. The gorgeous ranges of collectable contemporary items are all winners.
164 Bree St | www.dearrae.co.za
PICHULIK
A staple on the wearable art scene, PICHULIK is renowned for its bold, eye-catching designs when it comes to earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. The brainchild of founder and joint CEO Katherine-Mary Pichulik, the store sells hand-crafted pieces that are all assembled and showcased in its Cape Town atelier.
8 Watson St | www.pichulik.com
OLIVE GREEN CAT
Olive Green Cat is the showroom and on-site design studio of Ida Elsje, Philippa Green and Nunc, which means the options are endless.
76 Church St | www.philippagreen.com
FOOD AND WINE
HONEST CHOCOLATE CAFÉ
Impress the chocolate lover in your life with delicious treats made with ethically sourced cacao beans. The store’s wide selection includes spreads, cacao nibs, a brownie mix and chocolate slabs such as the “Love Cape Town” collection with Rooibos, Fynbos Buchu and Cape Sea Salt slabs. Vegan-friendly options are also available.
64A Wale St | www.honestchocolate.co.za
NUDE FOODS
If your loved ones are passionate about locally sourced, organic products, spark joy in their hearts with supplies like honey, homecare products, body butter, loofahs, beautifying elixirs and natural vegan wines.
5 Constitution St | www.nudefoods.co
SOUQ DELI CAFÉ LIFESTYLE
Find the unexpected at SOUQ, from baked goods, deli items and light meals to handcrafted luxury products. There are also photographs by local artists for sale.
75 Harrington St (inside The Harri) | Instagram: @souqluxurycpt
DÉCOR
ALWAYS WELCOME
This just-opened dreamhouse is filled with furniture, homeware and lifestyle objects that celebrate southern African craftsmanship and design. Here you’ll find exquisite pieces by respected design studios and personalities, including Dokter and Misses, Gone Rural, Pichulik, Skinny laMinx, Ronel Jordaan, Haldane Martin and much more.
108 Shortmarket St | www.alwayswelcome.store
COAST & COUNTRY
Lovers of beautiful aesthetics will feel at home at Coast & Country, which showcases high-end bespoke products like distinctive hat racks, stinkwood riempie benches, serving bowls, antique Chinese wine pourers and cotton velvet cushions.
167 Bree St | www.coastandcountry.co
NEWPORT LIGHTING CONCEPTS & DESIGN
This multi-faceted lighting retailer specialises in exquisite decorative lighting products and sources only the best. Paul Smith fans will love his gorgeous range of the Anglepoise Type 75 Desk Lamp, by industrial designer Sir Kenneth Grange, with its playful colours.
19 Bree St | www.newport.co.za
MUNGO
At Mungo, a South African homeware textile company that creates heirloom-quality woven goods, you’re bound to find the perfect gift from the shop’s exquisite range which includes table, kitchen and bed linen, towels and luxurious gowns made from natural-fibre textiles.
78 Hout S | www.mungo.co.za
CHANDLER HOUSE
Owned by Michael Chandler, a well-known artist, curator, shop owner, ceramicist, and designer, this eclectic shop-cum-gallery-cum-artist’s studio has a wide range of homeware and gifts, antiques, objets d’art, handwoven textiles and a selection of artworks. The store was recently included on the list of “The 50 Most Beautiful Shops in the World” by Veranda magazine.
53 Church St | www.chandlerhouse.co.za
PEZULA INTERIORS
This beautiful, upmarket décor store stocks everything from furniture and lighting to scented candles, apparel, textiles, books and games
17 Buiten St | www.pezulainteriors.co.za
WAZA JAPAN STORE
Waza is a real treat. It specialises in Japanese tools and homeware. Here you’ll find something for that person who has everything. Interesting options include Santoku knives and cotton Shinto towels woven on 50-year-old looms.
201 Bree St | www.wazashop.co.za
BOOKS
THE BOOK LOUNGE
Stock up on holiday reads at the Book Lounge or consult the shop’s Festive Reading Guides (www.booklounge.co.za) for advice on the perfect reading pressie for adults, teenagers and children.
71 Roeland St | www.booklounge.co.za
CLARKE'S BOOKSHOP
This legendary bookstore has been around for 65 years and is home to some of the best Africana tomes. Go forth and shop.
199 Long St| www.clarkesbooks.co.za
SPORT AND ADVENTURE
JUST LIKE PAPA
Just Like Papa, an iconic destination store, offers retail therapy of the deluxe outdoor kind. You’ll find Primus gas stoves, extreme weather gear, artisan knives, tree-felling axes, fountain pens, artsy water bottles and tumblers, exclusive spirits and more.
73 Harrington St | www.justlikepapa.com
RUN
RUN is a treasure trove for running gear and accessories for beginners and professionals. They’ve got it all from Adidas, Altra, Asics, INOV-8, New Balance, Saucony and Hoka.
11 Bree St | www.runstore.co.za
ART
99 LOOP GALLERY
This contemporary gallery exhibits artworks by top emerging and established artists from South Africa. The gallery’s current group show for the summer season is the perfect place to scoop beautiful artwork.
99 Loop St | www.99loop.co.za
WHATIFTHEWORLD
The name WHATIFTHEWORLD signifies the gallery’s ambitious projects that promote curiosity and thought. It’s the best place to find contemporary pieces by influential African artists.
First floor, 16 Buiten St | www.whatiftheworld.com
STATEOFTHEART
StateoftheART focuses on modern and contemporary art from South Africa. Art lovers are spoiled for choice with a variety of mediums such as painting, printmaking, fine art photography and sculpture.
50 Buitenkant St | www.stateoftheart-gallery.com
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