The Space launches Now Showing, its first out-of-mall boutique store

Hidden behind the Georgian façade of 109 Waterkant Street, Now Showing will be completely reinvented every six to eight weeks around a fresh new concept, offering shopping, after-hours events, and takeovers by leading design names. The after-hours events will allow guests an in-depth insight into some of the products that have been carefully selected for the store’s current concept.

The ground floor provides a blank canvas of mirrors, concrete, and whitewashed walls to allow collections of garments and accessories by local designers Colleen Eitzen, Amanda Laird-Cherry, Leigh Schubert and ALC to pop, while linen curtains conceal well-appointed dressing rooms.

Upstairs will tempt shoppers to The Dark Side, a curated collaborative concept occupying the space from 31 August to 28 October. Here, all things bold, eerie and enigmatic have been assembled in an atmospheric space where you can take every element home from charcoal water, inky black pasta, and decadent dark chocolate, to luxurious lotions and beauty potions displayed on a washbasin. A glass cabinet, home to a taxidermy owl, also houses opulent jewellery pieces and seductive adult items.

Schalk Opperman, general manager and winemaker from Lammershoek, will also be facilitating weekly private wine tastings (Only 20 spaces available per night).

Dates to diarise

• The Dark Side: 31 August – 28 October
• The Light Side: 2 November – 27 January
• Apartment Waterkant featuring Egg Design: 1 February – 31 March
• Lammershoek wine tastings: 7, 14, 21, 28 September and 5, 12, 19 and 26 October