High fashion at Cape Town's new Cape Quarter

Housed in this brand new lifestyle centre entering any of these new fashion boutiques is an experience, from the natural light streaming in from sash windows or from the open-air piazza, to the welcoming décor. The blend of old and new, contains wide aisles to meander and easy access to masses of parking.

Then you'll be spoilt for choice: from Rivet Jeans - dedicated to those who love jeans and the clothes, shoes and accessories that go with them. Just Cruizin' where 100 percent cotton classics of quality are inspired by being in tune with nature, using natural fibre and over-dye processes to achieve muted shades. Big Blue's exciting ranges (you'll be seeing the 2009 winners of its T-shirt competition on sale in store) and the funky ranges from Democratic Republic. Wendy Visser's unique project that led to dillon&jada shows jewellery, tees and bags fusing together the heart and soul of Africa with the glamour of fashion and creating authentic hand-made goods that are aimed at the true individual spirit. JQ Designer Collections shows young designers at their best, offering a stepping stone for young talent to show their creativity, innovation and skill in a one-stop store.

High fashion

There are high-fashion and trendy retailers, such as Mikino, Giro Del Mondo Italy and Pierre-Louis The Art of Dressing, where Pierre- Louis shows you the art of fashion, or pop into Desray and enjoy finding that sophisticated outfit to take you from work to a glamorous date.

For the guy who's looking for a new look then Vogel and Aitken will sell you a hand-crafted shirt and Step Up Footwear's elegant ranges.

Unisex has its place with Mi Prospect clothing showing new ideas and Diabolica presenting a range of underwear for men and women as well as the latest in accessories.

Elegant jewellery

Finally, to finish off the new image, a piece of jewellery to set off the brand new garment is called for. Choose from the very best and the most unique: Jewellery Art by Simon where his Art Of One takes the craft from bold, elegant and stylish individual pieces inspired by his passion for Africa, to framed art and trophies. Anpa Jewellery, which specialises in contemporary designs working with precious metals (silver, gold, platinum) and hand-selected, high-quality precious and semi-precious gemstones, or Phillip Wulfsohn, whose hand-crafted designs have become established accessories amongst a clientele who look for passion, pride an integrity in design.

A pair of designer sunglasses, or prescription eyeware, from one of the most trusted brands - Extreme Eyewear - relocating from the original Cape Quarter to dispense the optometry and fashion accessory service they have become known for.

For more information, go to www.capequarter.co.za