2 Best Places to Shop in City Centre, Cape Town

A surf brand named for an African water deity, this lovely boutique showcases distinctively African surfwear, boards, casual clothing, and beach gear. Even if you don't surf, plan a visit to look into the creative mind of artist-designer Peet Pienaar who creates illustrated graphics, imaging, and patterns for this world-class fashion label. You will also find them at the Oranjezicht City Farm Market. The company is also linked to an amazing charity called Waves for Change which teaches children to surf in places like Liberia.

Behind its original Victorian facade you’ll discover one of Cape Town's most appealing collection of garments by African designers—labels to look for include Maxhosa Africa, Rich Mnisi, Sindiso Khumalo, Lukhanyo Mdingi, and MmusoMaxwell. Besides clothing, there are scene-stealing displays of top-end accessories, housewares, fragrances, ceramics, artworks, and books. The store's founder, designer Hanneli Rupert, conceived it as a concept store dedicated to sophisticated African design—she fashioned a dreamy, pared-down interior that’s as appealing as the goods on display.