{"id":102282,"date":"2017-12-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/shop-local-cape-town-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:41","slug":"shop-local-cape-town-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/shop-local-cape-town-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop Local This Festive Season: Explore Cape Town&#8217;s Flourishing CBD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Give your fingers a rest this December and find amazing festive season gifts by following Travelstart&#8217;s super fun festive shopping guide to Cape Town&#8217;s flourishing CBD. Avoid the frenzy of SA&#8217;s major shopping malls and take a stroll around Cape Town&#8217;s CBD, making time to chat to artisans, fit in a coffee or two and do some sight-seeing all while getting your festive season shop done and dusted.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of supporting local businesses:<\/h2>\n<p>1. You&#8217;ll find unique, thoughtful gifts.<br \/>\n2. You&#8217;ll be giving our domestic economy a boost.<br \/>\n3. South African businesses have strict labour laws so you know your product was made under ethical conditions.<br \/>\n4. Shopping on foot is a fun afternoon out and a great way to get to know Cape Town&#8217;s bustling inner-city.<\/p>\n<h2>Find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-cape-town\">amazing flights to Cape Town here<\/a>.<\/h2>\n<h2>Check out our suggested shopping route:<\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=15w3mkSXSp1cX35WDUjQReHXz9nIzcAvT\" width=\"944\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Start your afternoon of shopping at the Bo-op Collective<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-3.22.08-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"894\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZdEkN9A_76\/?taken-by=mevrouandco\">@mevrouandco<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p>This airy shop in the beautiful Bo-kaap stocks products from 14 local designers including on-point luggage, sunglasses and sassy t-shirts from Mevrou &amp; Co. You&#8217;ve probably seen their &#8216;Lekker by die See&#8217; tees on the cool kids. Now stocking their brand new Bhuti range.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BoOpCollective\/\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Suggested gift: a Sharp Sharp adults Tee from Mevrou &amp; Co. for R390.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open Monday to Saturday.<br \/>\n102 Wale Street<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-3.19.31-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1188\" height=\"1098\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaQldu0Ac96\/?taken-by=mevrouandco\">@mevrouandco<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-2.55.24-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BPXSg1LDX9i\/?tagged=bokaapcoop\">@miem.c.likes<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<h2>Good to know<\/h2>\n<p>Stop in at DETOX juice next door for a refreshing and healthy beverage break.<\/p>\n<h2>Mungo &amp; Jemima<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64538\" title=\"Spotted: Lupita Nyong'o in a Selfi dress!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-4.03.29-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"958\" height=\"1184\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mungoandjemima\/\">@mungoandjemima<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p>Mungo &amp; Jemima has been the home for proudly South African designers to showcase their ranges since 2008. Peruse handpicked items from the locally-designed ranges of GOOD, Coppelia, I Love Leroy, Selfi, Margot Molyneux and more. Accessory lovers will be spoilt for choice with treasures from Famke, Laloo, Pichulik and WAIF. Perfect for festive season gifts.<br \/>\n<strong>Suggested gift: burnished earrings from WAIF Things.<\/strong><br \/>\nOpen Monday to Saturday.<br \/>\n108 long Street<\/p>\n<h2>Next up get fancy at Merchants on Long<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-4.00.35-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"887\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/merchantsonlong\/\">@merchantsonlong<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p>If you&#8217;re feeling fancy, Merchants on long is the place to pick up high-end locally-designed couture. Browse Laduma Ngxokolo&#8217;s knitwear dresses and jerseys, his socks are beautiful and make affordable festive season stocking stuffers.<br \/>\n<strong>Suggested gift: MaXhosa socks<\/strong><br \/>\nOpen Monday to Saturday.<br \/>\n34 Long St<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-4.00.13-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1182\" height=\"1180\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/merchantsonlong\/\">@merchantsonlong<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<h2>The Book Lounge<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-3.42.15-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BYAju0ujwC_\/?taken-by=booklounge\">@booklounge<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p>Take a walk past Parliament and the CBD&#8217;s gorgeous Art Deco architecture to the Eastern precinct. The Book Lounge is a beloved independent bookshop which stocks a wide selection of international and local authors. Stop in at their coffee shop downstairs or head down the street to Truth Headquarters for a quick coffee. While you&#8217;re there check out the Book Lounge&#8217;s line-up of speakers, they frequently host prestigious local and international writers (recent guests include Jonathan Franzen). The children&#8217;s book section is not to be missed.<br \/>\n<strong>Suggested gift: Collective Amnesia by Koleka Putuma. R120.<\/strong> This award-winning debut collection from one of the country\u2019s most acclaimed young voices marks a massive shift in South African poetry.<\/p>\n<p>Open everyday.<\/p>\n<p>71 Roeland Street, Cnr Buitenkant &amp; Roeland Street<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-3.48.35-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTdx2WND9aC\/?taken-by=booklounge\">@booklounge<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<h2>Fabricate<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-4.22.50-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"769\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fabricatecapetown\/\">@fabricatecapetown<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p>This lovely gift shop in the Garden&#8217;s Centre (from the Book Lounge walk straight up Buitenkant Street towards the mountain) hosts an abundance of fabulous, locally-designed gifts and beautiful hand-made cards.<br \/>\nHighlights include earrings from Lichen and Leaf, a DIY bow tie kit from Afternoon, and tiger socks from everyone&#8217;s favourite sock company Feat Sock. Co.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Gift: Cheeky Feat Sock Co. cat socks. R105.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open everyday.<\/p>\n<p>Gardens Shopping Centre Cnr Mill &amp; Buitenkant St, Gardens<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-4.22.07-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"944\" height=\"1182\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fabricatecapetown\/\">@fabricatecapetown<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-3.03.45-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"508\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BXpRAOQB9LC\/?taken-by=fabricatecapetown\">@fabricatecapetown<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<h2>MR &amp; MRS on Kloof<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-2.59.48-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of @mmrandmrsonkloof via Instagram<\/h6>\n<p>Fabrics from Jaipur meet local designs in this delightful boutique on Kloof. Find locally-made jewellry treasures, notebooks and gorgeous local fashion.<br \/>\n<strong>Suggested gift: a locally-made shirt-dress<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open everyday.<br \/>\n801 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-3.00.24-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of @mmrandmrsonkloof via Instagram<\/h6>\n<h2>Good to know<\/h2>\n<p>Holiday, MR &amp; MRS&#8217; Kalk Bay based store is a feast for the senses and well-worth a browse if you make a day-trip to dreamy Kalk Bay. Make a day of it and take the train from the CBD, stop-over in Muizenberg for a surf.<\/p>\n<h2>Skinny laMinx<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-08-at-1.53.35-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"990\" height=\"984\" \/><br \/>\nFor locally designed fabric treasures including tea towels, beach bags and cushion covers stop in at the delightful Skinny laMinx studio on tree-lined Bree.<br \/>\n<strong>Suggested gift: Skinny laMinx Stocking Herds R195.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open from Monday to Saturday.<br \/>\n201 Bree St &amp; Buiten Street, CBD<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-06-at-2.56.40-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"753\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbmK66TFLh1\/?taken-by=skinnylaminx\">@skinnylaminx<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n<h2>The Long Street Antiques Arcade<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-64539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/church-street-antique-market-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1008\" height=\"961\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/churchstreetantiquemarketcapetown\/photos\/a.374746412637879.1073741825.374738769305310\/377066165739237\/?type=1&amp;theater\">Church Street Antique Market<\/a> via Facebook<\/h6>\n<p>This treasure trove of antique and almost-antique pieces hosts a plethora of shops. A favourite is Glitterati where you&#8217;ll find vintage clothing, sparkly costume jewellery and cool shades. Adjacent shops are filled with treasures like old coins, books and memorabilia.<br \/>\nThe Antique market just off Long Street in Wale Street is a fun spot for a chat with the dealers, you never know what treasure you&#8217;ll stumble upon here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested gift: Vintage shades from Glitterati<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open Monday to Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The Long Street Antique Arcade, 127 Long Street, Cape Town<\/p>\n<p>Let us know how you plan to do your festive season shopping in the comments below, we love to hear from our readers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Give your fingers a rest this December and find amazing festive season gifts by following Travelstart&#8217;s super fun festive shopping guide to Cape Town&#8217;s flourishing CBD. 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