Shopping Guides

The Shopping Guide: Cape Town

Indagare’s favorite boutiques change with the seasons, but there are also some staples in each of the cities we love that never go out of style. The best shopping in Cape Town is found in the city center, which is ruled by Long Street, a thoroughfare lined with restaurants, cafés and boutiques. Here is our shopping guide for Cape Town with some of the most noteworthy shops.

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Indagare Shopping Picks // Fashion & Accessories

  • Merchants on Long: Gorgeous store from taste maven Hanneli Rupert that sells crafts, clothing, jewelry and homeware produced by African artisans.
  • Frazer Parfum: Bespoke perfumery with beautiful scents. Appointment only.
  • MungoSouth African textile company. The lightweight blankets and beach towels are favorite items.

Indagare Shopping Picks // Home

  • Cecile & Boyd Showroom: Boutique selling eclectic global treasures, furniture, lighting and accessories.
  • Farm Shop at Babylonstoren: Beautiful food and housewares store in the Winelands.
  • ImisoPottery gallery in the Old Biscuit Mill that exhibits the distinctive clay work of South African artists.
  • OdeonTableware store is known for lovely handmade ceramics and unique, locally made housewares.

Market to Know: The suburb of Woodstock was a drive-by zone for years but it’s been transformed into a groovy neighborhood in recent years, thanks mostly to the Old Biscuit Mill. That project, spearheaded by two gallery owners, started as a modest green market but quickly transformed the area into a city hot spot, with great food, art and shopping. If your itinerary allows, visit on a Saturday to browse the Neighbourgoods Market, a gathering of farmers, merchants, bakers and artisans, and to experience contemporary Cape Town life at its most vibrant.

Top Souvenirs

Some of the best items to buy in Cape Town include towels from Mungo, home accessories from Cecile & Boyd and treats from the Farm Shop at Babylonstoren.

Contact Indagare for assistance planning a vacation to Cape Town. Our specialists can book you at the hotel that is right for you, plan great meals and activities and arrange behind-the-scenes tours.

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