Our April 2025 shopping round-up is serving style, sustainability, and seriously good finds. Neimil is blurring the lines between fashion, art, and interiors, while Rich Mnisi’s NAMBU collection marks a decade of bold identity. Hydraulics in the Park is the new go-to for luxe menswear, and Poetry x KLûK CGDT delivers everyday elegance with couture flair. Market lovers have plenty of options between First Sunday at Victoria Yards, the Rosebank Sunday Market, or treasure hunt at the Brooklyn and The Firs antique fairs. And for unbeatable deals? Sealand Gear’s epic sample sale is not to be missed. For fans of Vans, we've got a cool giveaway for you on Instagram – enter here.
Unveil elegance: The Firs' artisans and high-fashion affair
Experience elegance at The Firs' Artisans & High-Fashion Affair. This Autumn market on Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at The Firs Shopping Centre in Rosebank brings together a curated selection of high-end fashion and unique artisanal items. Add live music, gourmet treats, and a touch of sophistication, and you've got an affair you won’t want to miss.
Luxury meets everyday: Poetry x KLûK CGDT
Poetry and KLûK CGDT have joined forces for a collaboration two years in the making – a seamless blend of couture craftsmanship and effortless elegance. This limited-edition collection brings KLûK CGDT’s high-fashion tailoring to Poetry’s design-led world, offering elevated staples like flowing dresses, statement fringe pieces, and perfectly tailored separates. It's luxury meets everyday wear. The collection is available online and in select stores nationwide.
Rev up your style at Hydraulics in The Park
Level up your wardrobe at Hydraulics in The Park by Hydraulics, the latest addition to Hyde Park Corner, which launched in March 2025. This luxury franchise, focusing primarily on menswear, showcases a curated selection of exclusive international brands, many available only at Hydraulics in South Africa. With impeccable product sourcing, fine details, and a distinct aesthetic, it's a cool destination for fashion connoisseurs who appreciate high-end style and superb quality.
Gear up with Sealand's epic sample sale
Sealand Gear’s much-anticipated annual sample sale is back at their 44 Stanley store from Fri, Mar 28 – Sun, Mar 30, 2025. Snag adventure-ready, sustainably made gear like cool and versatile recycled-material bags and T-shirts at unbeatable prices. Plus, enjoy live music, coffee, and beers while you shop.
Mall of Africa: Where African heritage meets international style
Recently crowned “Coolest Mall” for the seventh year running by the Sunday Times Generation Next Awards, Mall of Africa is doubling down on style with a bold new campaign that blends global luxury like Lacoste, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, and Jo Malone with homegrown icons like Maxhosa AFRICA and Era by DJ Zinhle. The ever-evolving SOOK space keeps things fresh as a flexible, digitally-powered pop-up space that helps bring your brand to life, while local legends Bathu sneakers and Hair Majesty hair boutique and salon bring South African craftsmanship to the forefront. Whether you’re after a statement piece or a regal hair transformation, this is the place to be.
Skate, punk, and hip-hop collide with Vans' premium Old Skool music collection
Vans is turning up the volume with the premium Old Skool Music Collection – three drops remixing the most iconic eras of music and skate history. Drop one throws it back to the raw energy of punk and hardcore, with bold leopard prints and standout solid colours inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s underground scene. Drop two channels the classic Checkerboard, two-tone colourways, and flame prints capture the rebellious spirit of Y2K when skate and alt-rock ruled. Drop three celebrates an era when underground hip-hop took the Old Skool beyond the skatepark with vibrant colourways and gum soles. Available at Vans stores nationwide and online at Vans.co.za. Want a pair? Enter our competition on Instagram to win the LX Old Skool 1 in Leopard Black valued at R1,899.
Rich Mnisi's NAMBU Collection: A Decade of Bold Identity
Rich Mnisi’s NAMBU collection flows like the river it’s named after (Nambu means “river” in xiTsonga) – vital, ever-moving, and deeply rooted in identity. Marking a decade in fashion with this trans-seasonal drop, Rich Mnisi introduces the Republic of RICH MNISI – a conceptual nation of fearless self-expression, where heritage meets modernity. The collection's visual language draws from South African, Nigerian, and Guatemalan flags. These reflect the cultural currents shaping the label’s journey, with fluid silhouettes, rich textures, and a palette inspired by nature’s lifeblood. You can explore NAMBU at shop.richmnisi.com.
Dress like a boss with David Tlale
Power, elegance, and a touch of indulgence – step into your most confident self with David Tlale at an exclusive mid-season Power Dressing Session at the David Tlale Melrose Arch flagship store on Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 17:30 for an evening of bold fashion, fine wine, and decadent cake.Double the treasures: Brooklyn Mall and The Firs Antique Fairs
Discover unique items like jewellery, accessories, ceramics, home décor, and more in a world of treasures at the Brooklyn and The Firs antique fairs. The Brooklyn Antique Fair is held at Brooklyn Mall on the first Saturday of each month; this month's edition takes place on Sat, Apr 5, 2025. For treasures closer to home, you can head to its sister event, The Firs Antique Fair at The Firs in Rosebank (formerly held at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton), on the first Sunday of every month, beginning on Sun, Apr 6, 2025. Both fairs have a wide variety of special items that are sure to catch your eye.Cool comfort: Mr Price x Artclub and Friends collection
For a limited-edition collection that’s as cool as it is conscious, Mr Price has teamed up with Cape Town-based Artclub and Friends for a locally designed, artist-driven range. This unisex collection features t-shirts, jackets, and monogram prints in a chic mix of blues, whites, greys, and blacks, all designed to suit different ages, body types, and genders. We loved the quality of their 100% cotton premium tees and jackets. These pieces are not only stylish, but built to last. The collection is available online and in select stores nationwide.
Woven and wearable art with Moon Basket
Moon Basket is weaving magic into everyday essentials with its latest Kaleidoscope purses with bold geometric shapes that are equal parts art and function. Founded by artist Dani Leroy, this label transforms hemp into beautifully crocheted baskets, bags, vases, and bio-resin to hold their sculptural form. With a spectrum of colours, prints, and playful silhouettes, there’s a piece to suit every aesthetic.
More market fun
FIRST SUNDAY AT VICTORIA YARDS
Head to First Sunday at Victoria Yards in Lorentzville on Sun, Apr 6, 2025, for a day of creativity, shopping, and fun. Get hands-on with candle-making, soap-making, and crocheting workshops, or create your own bouquet and custom ceramic vase at the floral and ceramics session. Let the kids get gloriously messy with tie-dye and handprint classes, stock up on fresh veggies and organic goods, and refresh your wardrobe at the thrift studio. Then, end the day on a high note at Bond Society’s Dance & Bond event.
ROSEBANK SUNDAY MARKET
On the first and second Sunday of every month, the Rosebank Sunday Market’s Dress for Less sale brings you high-quality, pre-loved clothing and accessories at unbeatable prices. This eco-friendly initiative is perfect for refreshing your wardrobe without breaking the bank. The next sale is on Sun, Apr 6, 2025. On the last two Sundays of the month, bargain hunters can dive into the flea market-style car boot sale, perfect for those who love antiques, and more quirky finds. Plus, every Sunday from 09:00 – 16:00, you can explore unique gifts, discover local fashion, and indulge in delicious market eats.
Heritage meets modern cool: Rural Love Classics
Rural Love Classics is where heritage meets modern cool, blending old-school rural traditions with premium, ready-to-wear fashion. Their latest Rural Love Padel Club capsule serves up 100% cotton tees with the classic logo up front and a bold Padel Club design on the back – business in the front, party in the back. Available online or at We Are EGG at The Zone @ Rosebank.
Fashion, art, and interiors at Neimil
Neimil is where art, fashion, and interiors collide in effortlessly cool, handcrafted designs. Founded by the stylish duo of Keneilwe Mothoa and Lubabalo Mxalisa, this Johannesburg-based label has two extensions, fashion and home. The fashion label plays with bold pleats, asymmetry, and sculptural silhouettes – think mesh, fringe, beaded pieces, and exaggerated sleeves in sleek neutrals, with the occasional pop of electric red or blue. Whether it’s for your space or your wardrobe, look to Neimil for statement-making design with a modern edge.
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