Five international retailers open at Sandton City

Italian flair from Carlo Pignatelli.

Renowned globally for his wedding suits and dresses, Italian clothing designer Carlo Pignatelli offers timeless garments made from top quality fabrics. He is the designer of the official suits for the Italian National Football Team and has dressed Craig David, Sharon Stone, Christian Vieri, Sergio Ramos and most recently Didier Drogba, for his wedding in Monte Carlo.

Brazil's leading footwear brand, Dumond has opened its most recent store at Sandton City, expanding on its international footprint which includes a brand presence in over 50 countries such as Egypt, Denmark and Spain.

Drawing inspiration from the exotic rainforests and the people of Brazil, this brand offers a diverse mix of products such as handbags and leather accessories that are recognized for their unique styles and designs. The stylish footwear and accessories are beautifully designed, with each piece featuring precise attention to detail and superior craftsmanship.

The Inglot makeup store features a variety of products in a wide colour array and specially trained make-up artists are available to assist shoppers in creating their own personalized palettes perfect for any occasion. The company - which currently has a presence in over 240 retail locations worldwide - was established over 25 years ago by Wojtek Inglot, a young chemist working at that time in R&D department in pharmaceutical company. His principal objective was to produce high quality products at reasonable prices, using only the best possible ingredients and raw materials from the most reputable suppliers. The brand now offers revolutionary products such as the unique Freedom System, which allows customers to experiment with countless shades and colour combinations of different face products, giving them the opportunity to create customized colour palettes. Inglot also recently launched the world's first breathable nail enamel, which is available in store.

Miguel Vieira offers cutting-edge and trendy men's attire inspired by the latest Latin fashion influences. The Portuguese designer has built an international status in the global fashion arena and the presence of this brand in South Africa is set to make a considerable impact on local trending styles and seasonal highlights.

Kurt Geiger's New York style.

Kurt Geiger now brings the fashion and flair of The Big Apple to Sandton City. With more than a hint of continental sophistication, the exclusively male offering includes apparel, accessories and fragrances to complement the brand's stylish footwear selection. Kurt Geiger continues to retain its positioning at the forefront of luxury footwear and accessory retailing and the stand-alone store, situated next to Spitz, is set to cater for the specific needs of the sophisticated man.

Refreshed brands

A number of stores at Sandton City have recently undertaken refurbishments. The Bread Basket, Billabong, Nicci, Cameraland, Hydraulics, Marion & Lindie and Chefs n Icers have all recently unveiled trendy, stylish new store designs and interiors.

"The arrival of these leading international retail icons bears testament to the shopping centre's standing as Africa's shopping gem, with a continuous pulse on international trends and forecasts," concludes Swain.