From new stores at 44 Stanley, to a gorgeous artist collaboration, the best spots to find rare collectibles and the city mapped on your lunch table, read all about it here.
The 411 on 44 Stanley
BIRKENSTOCK
One of the world's favourite casual shoe brands Birkenstock is celebrating its 250th birthday with a concept event and activation space at 44 Stanley from Fri Nov 1 – Dec 2024. Known for their sandals and shoes featuring contoured cork footbeds that perfectly conform to your feet, this makes a lovely addition to the precinct just in time for summer and the festive season. Want to win R2,500 to spend at the store? Enter our competition with 44 Stanley on Instagram here. You can find them in the upstairs space above Me&B.
PATH NOMAD'S AFRICAN ZEN EXHIBITION
African Zen is the latest exhibition at Path Nomad's gallery space in collaboration with Trov and Topolansky Furniture. Explore fine furniture and beautifully crafted artefacts celebrating resilience, tradition, and cultural expression. Don’t miss this wonderful exhibition, where everything is for sale, showing until Fri, Dec 20.
SEALAND
As one door closes, another opens. Taking over the space of Crystal Birch's pop-up hat shop is Sealand, a lifestyle label focused on adventure and responsibly made gear and apparel, including bamboo socks and a variety of bags and T-shirts made from recycled materials.
STUDIO BANANAAA
For one-of-a-kind accessories, swing by Studio Bananana’s new pop-up space at 44 Stanley, open until the end of 2024. This creative hub is all about expressing ideas and telling uniquely beautiful stories through art, fashion, music, design, photography, and film. Don’t miss their debut bag design in collaboration with Sannie Studios, The Hat Bag, inspired by the artistry and iconic shapes of hats. You can access their latest hat collection, eKhoneni, inspired by the culture and creativity of sharing and learning at a common meeting place or corner. Find them down the passageway, next to Cycle Boutique.
Ya-de
It’s your chance to elevate your wardrobe with a dash of Afro-chic flair as Ya-de, the new multi-brand store, opens its doors at 44 Stanley. Featuring labels from Senegal, Nigeria, and Ghana, including L’Artisane, Dye Lab, Sister of Afrika, and Christie Brown, you'll love their bold prints and rich craftsmanship.
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Stitching together creativity: Romaria and Something Good Unite
What's more, Romaria and Something Good Studio are merging into one fabulous brand, and soon opening their very first standalone retail store at The Watershed in Cape Town. If you’re in the Mother City on Fri, Nov 1, be sure to attend.
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Treasure hunt at the Brooklyn and Nelson Mandela Square antique fairs
Weekend browsing that we recommend. Discover unique treasures at the Brooklyn Antique Fair at Brooklyn Mall on the first Saturday of each month. Browse through a diverse selection of jewellery, accessories, ceramics, home décor, and more. For those in Joburg seeking vintage finds closer to home, the Nelson Mandela Square Antique Fair, a sister event, is held on the first Sunday of every month. Both fairs offer an array of covetable collector's items.The next Brooklyn Antique Fair takes place on Sat, Nov 2. Catch the Nelson Mandela Square Antique Fair on Sun, Nov 3.
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