The latest adorable kids fashions for Eid - your perfect excuse to go shopping!

WITH Eid celebrations just around the corner,emphasis is placed on togetherness, spending time with, and appreciating family and friends, and instilling in children a love of Eid, which will always remain with them.

As it is considered Sunnah to wear your best or new clothes at Eid, why not pick up something extra special for the children at one of the many children’s retailers at Cavendish Square?

And, while you’re at Cavendish Square, you can also buy presents, stock up your fridge for a special meal and buy some decorations to spruce up your house so that when the children wake up on Eid morning, the house looks festive and special.

For non-Muslim shoppers looking for perfect excuses to go shopping, the latest Spring/Summer children’s fashion ranges, which have recently launched at most of the Cavendish Square children’s fashion retailers, offer you all that and more!

Become a fan of Cavendish Square on Facebook and be the first to know about
fabulous special offers, promotions and competitions.

Visit www.cavendish.co.za or call 021 657 5600 for further information.

CAVENDISH SQUARE TO HOST MISS SA REGIONALS

CAVENDISH SQUARE HOST VENUE FOR MISS SA REGIONALS

Cavendish Square has been selected as the host venue for the judging of the Miss SA Regionals which takes place on Saturday 23 July 2011.

Said Madrie Verwey – Cavendish Square Marketing Manager, “We are very proud to have been selected as the venue to host the judging for the Miss SA Regional competition, which reaffirms Cavendish Square’s status as an industry leader. Cavendish Square shoppers will be able to catch a glimpse of the local girls selected to go forward for judging as they register in the Stuttafords Court at Cavendish Square, this Saturday, 23 July at 9am. The girls will then proceed to a private venue for judging.”

Principal Judge and former Miss South Africa Sonia Raciti-Oshry will head up the judging process throughout the regions, and will be joined in Cape Town by; Carl Isaacs (stylist & make-up artist), Mary Reynolds (Pageant & fashion choreographer) as well as Robyn Cooke (O Mag fashion editor & Publisher Cape Town Style guide) and Ayanda Tini (Good Hope FM ).

Once the regional judging is complete, successful Miss SA candidates will be invited to participate in regional judging nationwide. Those selected will attend an intensive, interactive four day workshop in Sun City in August. The workshops include lessons in deportment and etiquette, brand management, financial skills, media training and general life skills. The workshop attendees are then put through their paces through further judging.

Thereafter the Top 12 finalists for the Miss SA 2011 pageant are appointed. The 12 finalists will be a group of passionate young women driven by their belief that they have a role to play in tackling some of the tougher social challenges in South Africa.

Miss South Africa Teen plays a significant role in the development and upliftment of the youth of South Africa. Her duties include conducting motivational speeches and focusing on social issues facing the youth, such as HIV/AIDs, crime and abuse.

The winner of Miss South Africa represents South Africa internationally and locally and plays an important role in various Sun International Corporate Social Investment projects. She interacts both socially and in a business environment with influential leaders in society. Not only do you have to have beauty and a bikini-perfect body, able to compete on the world stage against international beauties, but you also have to be compassionate, intelligent and charitable.

Miss South Africa will take place in Sun City on 11 December 2011, during a live one and half hour broadcast on Mzanzi Magic DStv channel 107 and Miss South Africa Teen on the 10 December 2011.

To find out what the current Miss SA is up too – follow her on www.twitter.com/Official_MissSA and read the Miss SA blog - http://blog.misssa.co.za

CAVENDISH SQUARE CREATES A STIR AT THE GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW

STAND WINS GOLD FOR "MOST INTERACTIVE STAND ON SHOW"

The Cavendish Square Comtesse Alexia Champagne Lounge proved to be the showstopper of the Good Food & Wine Show held at the CTICC over the weekend. Cavendish Square won the Gold Award for “Most Interactive Stand” for the stylish design, conceptual and interactive elements of the stand, enthusiasm of the staff, superlative services and the finest attention to detail.

Said Madrie Verwey – Marketing Manager for Cavendish Square, “We wanted to create a lifestyle experience at the show which could highlight the diverse range of products and retailers available at Cavendish Square, and our aim was to make sure that as many people as possible were exposed to the Cavendish Square brand, so we are absolutely thrilled to have such high accolades at our first ever showing at the Good Food & Wine Show.”

The Cavendish Square stand was without doubt one of the busiest at the show and this was due to the constant activities and the “fashiontainment” on the stand. This was based on the concept of “How to rule the dinner party” – a clever play on the royalty theme.

Local stylist and blogger, Kim Gray, changed the settings four times a day for actors to enjoy a French Riviera Brunch, Fashion Lunch, Pret a PorTEA, and Baroque Banquet utilising product available from Cavendish Square home and interiors stores such as Isabelina, Poetry, House and Interiors, Maya’s Kitchen and Fabulous Flowers.

The actors were styled in different outfits for each scene by Cavendish Square’s exclusive fashion retailers, such as Long Street, Michiko London, Slate, Nicci Boutique and Holmes Brothers. In addition, food, wine and Champagne flowed throughout the day, thanks to the generous Cavendish Square restaurants (Crave, Doppio Zero, JB Rivers, Mugg & Bean, Ocean Basket and Col’Cacchio) and to Comtesse Alexia French Champagne, Parlotones Wines and Dewetshof Wines for the wine and champagne tastings.

Woolworths wine selector and Wine Editor of Taste Magazine, the legendary Allan Mullins hosted intimate tasting sessions on a daily basis at the Cavendish Square Comtesse Alexia Champagne Lounge.

Another real attraction to the Cavendish Square Comtesse Alexia Champagne Lounge was the opportunity to win a trip for two to see the Royal Wedding in Monaco courtesy of Pentravel, Emirates Airlines and Cavendish Square.

Added Madrie Verwey, “Cavendish Square has further extended the life of this campaign by photographing all the elements of the stand and placing these images on Facebook in order for customers to see exactly where everything is from.”

For more information, visit the Cavendish Square website; www.cavendish.co.za or become a fan of the Cavendish Square facebook fan page.

RULE THE DINNER PARTY & ACT LIKE ROYALTY - YOUR PERFECT EXCUSE TO GO SHOPPING!

In celebration of “ the Royal wedding fever” which has swept the world, and Cavendish Square’s official status as the Cape Town shopping partner to the Good Food & Wine Show, the centre is hosting some all together royal affairs.

Just when you thought wedding fever had died down, a second wave is building with the “other” royal wedding celebrations about to begin in Monaco. South Africa’s very own Charlene Wittstock marries long-time bachelor Prince Albert of Monaco in a two day celebration event on 1 and 2 July, and unlike Britain, where subjects had to camp outside the palace gates, Monaco will throw open their gates to all Monaco nationals for a buffet and show by French composer Jean-Michel Jarre on the first evening, after the civil wedding.

The religious wedding takes place on the second day. Cavendish Square is keeping with the “royal theme” by creating the Comtesse Alexia Champagne lounge at the Good Food & Wine Show which takes place at the CTICC from 26 – 29 May. Be sure pop in for a visit at the Cavendish Square Comtesse Alexia Champagne lounge where you will get all the information you need to be the queen or king of the dinner party.

Top local stylist, Kim Gray, will share secrets of how to design a dinner table fit for a royal banquet whilst top Cavendish Square restaurants will provide delectable treats for all those visiting the Cavendish Square Champagne lounge.

Woolworths Wine personality, Allan Mullins will host intimate food & wine pairing with Parlotones wines and Comtesse Alexia Champagne tasting sessions. Plus, as one of leading fashion destinations in South Africa, visitors to the Cavendish Square Comtesse Alexia Champagne Lounge can except the extraordinary and will be enthralled as the centre showcases “Dinner party wear” available at Cavendish Square in four “Fashiontainment” segments per day.

For detailed information on the daily programmes and a chance to WIN tickets to the Good Food & Wine Show, become a fan of Cavendish Square on Facebook.


WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO THE ROYAL WEDDING IN MONACO

Pentravel, Emirates Airlines and Cavendish Square bring you a once in a life time opportunity to see South African born, Charlene Wittstock marry her Prince Charming – Prince Albert of Monaco.

The Prize includes four nights accommodation in Monte Carlo, Monaco at the iconic Fairmount Hotel from 30 June to 4 July on a bed and breakfast basis, return flights to Nice, and transfers from Nice to Monaco. To enter and for terms and conditions, go to www.cavendish.co.za.

WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO SEE THE ROYAL WEDDING IN MONACO!

Pentravel, Emirates Airlines and Cavendish Square bring you a once in a life time opportunity to see South African born, Charlene Wittstock marry her Prince Charming – Prince Albert of Monaco.

The Prize includes four nights accommodation in Monte Carlo, Monaco at the iconic Fairmount Hotel from 30 June to 4 July on a bed and breakfast basis, return flights to Nice, and transfers from Nice to Monaco. To enter and for terms and conditions, go to www.cavendish.co.za.

CAVENDISH SQUARE HAS CYCLING FEVER!

[Cape Town - Tuesday 8 March 2011] Award winning shopping centre, Cavendish Square has long been Capetonians perfect excuse to go shopping and now, the centre is also the perfect excuse to "go carbo-loading" and "gear up for cycling!"

Whether you're riding in the biggest cycle tour in the world this year, or watching from the sidelines, the various events and promotions that Cavendish Square has planned are sure to thrill you!

CAPE ARGUS HISTORICAL CYCLING PICTURES DISPLAY - 7 to 13 March 2011 in Centre Court, Cavendish Square

Don't miss this fantastic display of photographs that highlight the Cape Argus' association with cycling over the past 30 years. The pictures are sorted into categories and include old photos from the 1980s, epic crashes, wind, rain and heat, cycle action, scenic shots, arty pictures, pictures of the start finish and aftermath, celeb pictures, and shots of tandems, disabled riders, winners and costumes!

Credit must go to Cape Argus photographers - both past and present including: Leon Lestrade, Brenton Geach, Leon Muller, Ian Landsberg, Henk Kruger, Andrew Ingram, Michael Walker, Matthew Jordaan, Sam Clark, Skyler Reid, Jim Maclagan, Oliver Hermanus, Denzil Maregele, and Alan Taylor.

CAPE ARGUS/CAVENDISH SQUARE CYCLING MEMORIES COMPETITION 5 - 31 MARCH 2011
Share your cycling memories for a chance to win your share of prizes worth over R30 000 from Cavendish Square! Do you have any old cycling pictures lying about? Send them to cvdspuy@vodamail.co.za for a chance of winning incredible prizes! Your picture should preferable be larger than 1MB and in jpg format.

Your picture will then be loaded to a gallery on the Cavendish Square Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=338457&id=206665934746), and then you must encourage your friends and family to "like" your picture as every week until the end of March, the picture with the most "likes" will win Oakley prescription sunglasses valued at R2000 from Muller's Optometrists PLUS a R1500 gift voucher from Le Coq Sportif in Cavendish Square, and the picture will be published in the Cape Argus!

For those of you haven't got pictures from previous tours, you still get out on race day this coming Sunday and capture cycling memories from this year's event and send them in for a chance to win.

The competition closes at the end of March and then all the pictures will be submitted for the final judging by the Cape Argus Pictures Editor, and the overall first, second and third place winners will be announced.

Digital Eye in Cavendish Square is sponsoring over R20 000 worth of camera equipment for these winners. The first prize from Digital Eye is a Sony HDR-CX350 Camcorder which is valued at R9999! The second placed winner gets a Sony SLT-A33 camera valued at R6999, and the third placed winner gets a Sony NEX-3 Camera valued at R5499from Digital Eye, Cavendish Square.

VISIT THE CAVENDISH SQUARE STAND AT THE CAPE ARGUS LIFECYCLE EXPO - 10 to 12 March 2011 - Good Hope Centre
Be sure to pop into the Cavendish Square stand at the Lifecycle Expo. You can catch Guy McDonald and the Afternoon Drive Team from Good Hope FM broadcasting LIVE from the Cavendish Square stand on Friday 11 March between 3pm and 7pm and SeanO along with Leanne Williams from Good Hope FM will present the ever-popular Good Hope FM Top 30 show from the Cavendish Square stand on Saturday 12 March between 9am and 12 noon!

All the Good Hope FM deejays will be dressed by Le Coq Sportif, who has always been the official partner of the greatest years of cycling! In 1930, Le Coq Sportif created the Number 29 which was the brand's first ever cycling jersey, and in 1951, the great Tour de France officially ordered ALL of its cycling jerseys from Le Coq Sportif. From there, the brand has gone from strength to strength with all of the world's greatest cycling icons having worn the Le Coq Sportif jersey, at some point.

The Cavendish Square stand will feature a "Crazy Cycling Memory Photo Booth" where all the crazy cyclists and their families can get their pictures taken in mad dress courtesy the only specialist fancy dress store in Cape Town CBD, Mardi Gras - http://www.mardigrascostumes.com/. These pictures will also be loaded to the Cape Argus/Cavendish Square Cycling Memories Competition gallery on the Cavendish Square Facebook Fan Page, making all those featured in these pictures also eligible for the incredible prizes mentioned above!

Cavendish Square will also be handing out FREE PARKING TICKETS valid for the Cycle Tour weekend PLUS branded water bottles and sun visors, while stocks last.

You'll also be able to get vouchers and discount offers from various Cavendish Square retailers including some fabulous carbo-loading promotions from Mugg & Bean and Simply Asia.

Digital Eye will be at the Cavendish Square stand handing out loyalty cards, and you'll also be able to pick up "R350 off prescription wrap sunglasses" vouchers from Muller's Optometrists at the Cavendish Square stand. Muller's Optometrists is South Africa's first and oldest Optometrist, established in 1890 and offer a complete eye care facility.

TUNE INTO GOOD HOPE FM FOR FANTASTIC DAILY CAVENDISH SQUARE GIVEAWAYS - 10 - 19 MARCH 2011!
Be sure to tune into Good Hope FM between 10 and 19 March 2011 to win daily prizes from Cavendish Square retailers valued at a minimum of R1500 per day! Prizes include vouchers from Col'Cacchio's Pizzeria Cavendish Square, Mugg & Bean Cavendish Square, Dream Nails Cavendish Square, Primi Piatti Cavendish Square, Wellness Warehouse Cavendish Square, Le Coq Sportif Cavendish Square, Simply Asia Cavendish Square, and Sunglass Hut Cavendish Square.

CAVENDISH SQUARE SUPPORTS BEAUTIFUL GATE RIDERS - WIN A R2000 CAVENDISH SQUARE GIFT CARD!
Cavendish Square is also supporting Beautiful Gate’s Child and Family Centre and the organisation’s plight to raise funds for the children and families of Crossroads & Philippi, outside of Cape Town. Members of the public, including presenters from Expresso, will be riding the Argus in support of Beautiful Gate’s programmes. Pledge your support by sending an email to support@beautifulgate.org and visit the Cavendish Square stand at the Lifecycle Expo to find out more, PLUS one lucky pledger will also walk away with a R2000 Cavendish Square Gift Card

For more information, visit the Cavendish Square website; www.cavendish.co.za or become a fan of the Cavendish Square facebook fan page.

CAVENDISH SQUARE BRINGS J&B MET ‘LARGER THAN LIFE’ THEME TO LIFE

As the official shopping centre partner to the J&B Met, Cavendish Square proved most successful in bringing its Larger than Life campaign to life; both in-centre and via activations on race day and at the VIP Pre-J&B Met party. The centre conceptualised an integrated campaign that included some exciting new elements to this year’s J&B Met; contributing to the overall success of the event.

The campaign kicked off with THE CAVENDISH SQUARE LARGER THAN LIFE DESIGN COMPETITION which took place in Centre Court at Cavendish Square on 22 January 2011. Graduate students from FEDISA created outfits in keeping with the Larger than Life J&B Met theme. Judges of the competition included Good Hope FM Radio presenter - Suga, Manager of Cape Times Fashion Forum - Charl Reineke, local couture designer - Paul van Zyl, Cavendish Square Marketing Manager – Madrie Verwey, and J&B Marketing Manager – Dominic Malan. The winner of the competition received automatic entry into the finals of the J&B Met Most Elegant Couple Competition, and Cavendish Square also elected to take second and third place runners up to the J&B Met.
Due to the exceptionally high standard of work produced, Cavendish Square decided to take some of the designer outfits to the Expresso studios for their own competition. Three of the five Espresso winners (selected by Roxy Louw and Michael Mol) were from the Cavendish Square/FEDISA student designer collections, who were also awarded automatic entry into the J&B Met Most Elegant Couple Competition.

The design competition element culminated on race day at the J&B Met where five designer his and hers outfits from the Cavendish Square/FEDISA student designer collection were in the Top 16 of the J&B Met Most Elegant Couple Competition and excitement hit fever pitch when FEDISA student designer, Carla Gordon’s ensemble outfit was announced as the winner of the 2011 J&B Met Most Elegant Couple Competition. This was an incredible coup for both Cavendish Square and FEDISA.
Cavendish Square not only brought the LARGER THAN LIFE campaign to life in-centre, but activated online through a competition on the Cavendish Square Facebook fan page whereby fans stood the chance of winning three double sets of VIP tickets to the J&B Met valued at R21 000, compliments of Cavendish Square. As a result of this promotion, daily post views on the Cavendish Square Facebook Fan page went up by 28% - registering an incredible 261 137 impressions at the end of the campaign period.

As the official shopping partner to the J&B Met, Cavendish Square also hosted a fashion show at the exclusive VIP Pre-J&B Met party to be held on Friday, 28 January and provided prizes for the J&B Met Most Elegant Couple Competition.

Additionally, the CAVENDISH SQUARE LARGER THAN LIFE SALE, which took place in-centre from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 January 2011. A record number of Cavendish Square retailers used the opportunity to clear their shelves in preparation for the arrival of new autumn stock. Throughout the centre, sale tables were set up where shoppers could find the best bargains in town and possibly get an outfit for the J&B Met, for less! Cavendish Square Facebook fans were invited to share their Larger than Life Sale experiences and stand a chance of winning five double tickets to see Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco.

The final component of this integrated campaign strategy includes a gallery of social pictures taken by a Cavendish Square photographer at the J&B Met pre-party and on race day which have been loaded to Facebook. Those who had their photos taken were given a business card which encouraged them to tag themselves in the pictures for a chance to win R1000 Cavendish Square Gift Card.

And last, but certainly not least - Cavendish Square scooped three awards in the annual J&B Met Shopping Centre Awards, winning in the following categories:

• PR OF REGIONAL STORE WINNER - for providing best service in terms of PR and management of store involvement;
• PR WITH BEST CENTRE DISPLAY - for designing and creating the overall best in-centre display, and
• REGIONAL STORE WINNER - Stuttafords store at Cavendish Square won the best store display in the region

CAVENDISH SQUARE SUMMER SALE GOES LARGER THAN LIFE!

Plus, Win 10 tickets to Cirque du Soleil PLUS VIP J&B Met tickets

The much-anticipated Annual Cavendish Square summer sale is going to be bigger than ever, and this year will literally be LARGER THAN LIFE, thanks to the Centre’s status as Official Shopping Partner to the J&B Met.

The CAVENDISH SQUARE LARGER THAN LIFE SALE takes place from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 January 2011. Hundreds of Cavendish Square retailers will be using the opportunity to clear their shelves in preparation for the arrival of new autumn stock. Throughout the malls, sale tables will be set up where shoppers will be able to find the best bargains in town and possibly get that J&B Met outfit for less!

Said Madrie Verwey – Cavendish Square Marketing Manager, “As the official shopping partner to the J&B Met, Cavendish Square has created a full programme of events and activities to highlight the Centre’s association with Cape Town’s longest running sporting, social and fashion event. This includes the Cavendish Square Larger than Life Sale. We have long been known for having the best sale in town, and now, through our association with the J&B Met, the sale promises to be even bigger and better!”

For a chance to win two VIP tickets to the J&B Met valued at R7000, sign up to be a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook and find the LARGER THAN LIFE Competition Photo Gallery and follow the instructions! The winner and their partner will be able to live the celeb lifestyle and schmooze with the rich and famous in the Exclusive J&B Met VIP Marquee on Saturday 29 January 2011. Winners must be 18 years or older. Drink responsibly.

Plus, Cavendish Square facebook fans, could also win one of five double tickets to see Cirque du Soleil by sharing their stories about their CAVENDISH SQUARE LARGER THAN LIFE SALE experiences. Go to the Cavendish Square facebook fan page, to find out how to enter.

CAVENDISH SQUARE TO HOST "LARGER THAN LIFE" STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION

CAVENDISH SQUARE TO HOST “LARGER THAN LIFE” STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
Win VIP tickets to the “Larger than Life” J&B Met

An exciting new event has been added to the Cavendish Square annual events calendar - THE CAVENDISH SQUARE LARGER THAN LIFE DESIGN COMPETITION AND FASHION SHOW - which takes place in the Centre Court at Cavendish Square on Saturday 22 January 2011 at 1pm. The graduate students from FEDISA have not been resting on their laurels this festive season and have been hard at work creating designer outfits in keeping with this year’s theme for the J&B Met, “Larger than Life”. The designer outfits will be showcased in a show featuring top local and international models, and will be co-ordinated and choreographed by on of South Africa’s leading fashion show producer, Karen Burt from Planet Productions.

Said Allen Leroux, CEO and Academic Director of FEDISA, “FEDISA is widely regarded, as South Africa’s premier fashion institution and offers a 3-year BA degree in Fashion Design and will also shortly introduce a BA Honours Degree in Fashion . When Cavendish Square approached us about putting something together to showcase our students talents, we jumped at the opportunity. We are always looking to expose our students to “real world” experiences, which will help them grow and develop. Students who participated in this showcase will also be assessed by the institute on their work, and the marks will go towards their annual assignment totals.”

The competition will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges, including Charl Reineke – Manager of Cape Times Fashion Forum, local couture designer - Paul van Zyl, Cavendish Square Marketing Manager – Madrie Verwey, and J&B Met Organiser – Sue Kablin. The winner of the CAVENDISH SQUARE LARGER THAN LIFE DESIGN COMPETITION will receive a free ride to the finals of the J&B Met Most Elegant Couple Competition finals, gaining automatic entry.

In addition to the fantastical, LARGER THAN LIFE designs created by the FEDISA students, top Cavendish Square fashion retailers will be showcasing some of the hottest trends and looks for this year’s J&B Met.

For a chance to win two VIP tickets to the J&B Met valued at R7000, sign up to be a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook and find the LARGER THAN LIFE Competition Photo Gallery and follow the instructions! The winner and their partner will be able to live the celeb lifestyle and schmooze with the rich and famous in the Exclusive J&B Met VIP Marquee on Saturday 29 January 2011. Winners must be 18 years or older. Drink responsibly.

Said Cavendish Square Marketing Manager, Madrie Verwey, “It is only fitting that the multi-award winning shopping centre, Cavendish Square, one of Cape Town’s oldest and most celebrated shopping centres, be associated with Cape Town’s longest running sporting, social and fashion event. With over 250 retailers in centre, including top local and international designer boutiques, Cavendish Square is known for being “fashion forward” and is the perfect centre to pick up that hot LARGER THAN LIFE outfit. We are sure that our events and promotions will both excite and entice shoppers, and we’ve even got a few fabulous rewards for our loyal shoppers and facebook fans!”

BEAUTIFUL NEW FOSCHINI CONCEPT STORE OPENS AT CAVENDISH

A brand new Foschini concept store will open at Cavendish Square tommorrow, Thursday 2 December 2010. Cavendish Square customers are in for a real treat as this store is a first of its kind and promises shoppers an all new retail therapy experience.

Customers can expect a boutique-like feel in the new concept store which has premium quality fittings and fixtures. The smartwear area containing the Foschini Collection and Oasis by Foschini brands leads you in with high gloss panels, exquisite wallpaper and a twist of modern lighting fixtures. This is cleverly contrasted by the casualwear area carrying the News, Instinct and WWW ranges, with textured floors and natural colours, creating a more relaxed environment.

The most exciting part of the Foschini Cavendish Square store update is the Stoned Cherrie’s Love Movement brand housing that combines a modern juxtaposition of textures with antique finishes. This area shows off the bold, bright and fun range by local designer Nkhensani Nkosi.

In addition to being a top-to-toe destination for ladies fashion, this store carries exciting ranges of kidswear, featuring the in-house brands Renegade for boys and Gossip for girls, as well as the Instinct surf brand for both boys and girls.
This store is set to be the top-to-toe shopping destination for fashion lovers. Come in and take advantage of the store’s opening discount offer, only valid from 2 to 5 December 2010.

Cavendish Square `Beautiful’ Book Literacy Sale for AIDS Day

Five day charity book sale from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 December

Cavendish Square will be hosting a fund-raising book sale with AIDS NGO Wola Nani from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 December.

Supporting the organization’s work with women, orphans and vulnerable children, Heart 104.9FM will be partnering to raise awareness in line with the station’s “Show your Heart” initiative.

Radio presenter Saskia Falken, will host her on-air Book Club meeting at the Mugg & Bean in Cavendish Square on Saturday 4 December. Her December guest will be Cape Times new books editor and published poet Karin Schimke . Book club members can reserve their attendance online at the Heart104.9 FM website.

In addition, Heart FM personalities will be participating in a daily children’s reader programme. Details of the schedule of participating celebrities can be found on Cavendish Square’s website.

“This month’s theme is `Beautiful Books’” says Well Read Books sale convenor Mark Leach. “Desirable and lavishly illustrated coffee table books will be available – ideal for gift giving! Additionally, fiction, non-fiction, Mind Body Spirit and Africana will be available as well as classic CD and DVD titles.

“At Cavendish Square, the cause of children’s literacy is very close to our hearts. We have therefore decided to host yet another book sale in support of children’s literacy” says Madrie Verwey, Cavendish Square Marketing Manager.

“To date we have entertained and enthralled young readers with a stellar roster of celebrity volunteers including Michelle McLean, etv weatherman Derek Van Dam and freelance writer/broadcaster Nancy Richards”.

Wola Nani, which is Xhosa for `embrace’ was established in 1994. It supports women, orphans and vulnerable children infected and affected by HIV pandemic.

For further enquiries, to volunteer as a children’s reader or to donate books, CDs and DVDs, please contact Mark on 083 342 2261, (021) 424 0497 or mark@wellread-books.com

SASSY NEW ACCESSORIES OUTLET, SASS DIVA, OPENS AT CAVENDISH SQUARE

One of the hottest new fashion accessories labels to hit South Africa, Sass Diva, opens their doors at Cavendish Square today

Said Brenda Bibby, Cavendish Square Centre Manager; “We are thrilled to add Sass Diva to our fashion tenant mix, which is a perfect fit for the centre.”

“Although Cavendish Square is 37 years old this year, the Centre is still viewed as a youthful, fashion forward brand amongst its target audiences. We have managed to keep the centre’s youthful energy through inclusion of fresh new tenants as well as regularly refurbishing and upgrading the centre, ensuring that it is always at the forefront of international retailing trends.”

Sass Diva is a vibrant, young and fast paced company that is always at the forefront of style, aspiration and fashion and has quickly become a market innovator in the fashion accessories industry, with their products featuring regularly in magazine editorials.

The new Sass Diva store at Cavendish Square can be found next to Levi’s on the first level.

To be the first to know about other exciting changes happening at Cavendish Square become a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook. The centre also offers numerous daily competitions and will keep you informed of retailer special offers and events. Go to www.cavendish.co.za to sign up now.

Movember fashion for mo-bros and mo-sistas – the perfect excuse to go shopping!

Cultivate the perfect moustache to go with latest men’s fashion trends
After years in the fashion wilderness, moustaches are back, and with good reason! Celebs such as Brad Pitt, Jack Black and George Clooney have all been spotted sporting moustaches. Moustaches are also a hot trend on the international runways, and there springing back everywhere from university campuses to the corporate world.

You may ask why? Well, because November is no more - it has been officially renamed Movember. Movember began in Australia in 2003 with a plan to bring the moustache back into fashion and as a bit of a joke, and to do something to raise awareness about men’s health issues. It has since swept the world and this is South Africa’s first official year participating and upper lips around the country are getting a little fuzzier this month.

Movember aims to raise awareness for men's health issues such as prostate and testicular cancer by getting guys to register with a clean shaven face at the beginning of Movember at www.movember.com and then they have the month to grow and groom a Mo (moustache)! All funds raised go to CANSA’s Men’s Health Programmes.

Local Southern Suburbs resident, comedian Stuart Taylor - best known as the “Going Nowhere Slowly” guy and the “Learner Husband” was spotted trying out his “mo” with some stylish new men’s wear available at Cavendish Square. Stuart recently became a dad for the second time, and when not being kept busy running after an almost three-year-old and changing nappies of his one month old baby, he is very busy on the corporate circuit.

WIN “MO-VELLOUS” FASHION FROM CAVENDISH SQUAREFor your chance to win “mo-vellous” fashion, become a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook. Find the Cavendish Movember 2010 photo gallery and tag the famous person who you think has the coolest “mo”. Cavendish fans can also send in their pictures of themselves with “mos” to get into the draw for the Best Fan “Mo”
These hot prizes are up fro grabs from Cavendish Retailers:
• R4000 gift vouchers from Jay Jays – Cavendish newest and hottest unisex fashion retailer
• A Fabiani sanforized mercerised cotton Shirt available in white, light blue, red, navy and black, valued at R799.99, from Fabiani Cavendish Square
• Canterbury vintage red 100% cotton twill flat front shorts, and 100% cotton shirt, as worn by Stuart Taylor, valued at R739.99 from Canterbury Cavendish Square
• R500 gift voucher from Old Khaki Cavendish Square
• Denim jeans valued at R699 from Polo Cavendish Square

SPORT UNLIMITED OPENS “ROCKING” NEW STORE AT CAVENDISH SQUARE

Sport Unlimited has recently launched a “rocking” new store at Cavendish Square shopping centre in Cape Town.

This well known retailer caters to just about all sporting codes but specialise in surf and skate brands. At the Cavendish Square store, situated on the First Level, customers will find an altogether new shopping experience, making it easier for them to find items amongst the wide selection of surf and skate brands.

Said Brenda Bibby, Cavendish Square Centre Manager, “Although Cavendish Square is 37 years old this year, the centre has also prided itself on being fashion forward in its thinking. This is represented in the mix of tenants that the centre houses, with brands constantly evolving to stay ahead of trends. Sport Unlimited brings to Cavendish some really hot brands such as Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, Rip Curl,Hurley, and Fox – brands that our youthful shoppers love.”

Added Bibby, “We must commend Sport Unlimited on the brilliant job they have done with their brand new store at Cavendish Square, which is fresh, functional and contemporary. The Sport Unlimited team have a knack for reading what their customers would like to see in store and this is reflected in their merchandising.”

For more information about Sport Unlimited, go to www.sportunlimited.co.za.

To be the first to know about other exciting changes happening at Cavendish Square become a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook. The centre also offers numerous daily competitions and will keep you informed of retailer special offers and events. Go to www.cavendish.co.za to sign up now.

A WORLD AWAITS YOU AT THE NEW MUSICA STORE AT CAVENDISH SQUARE

The new Musica store situated next to Clicks in Cavendish Square is a must visit destination for movie buffs, music lovers and gaming junkies. South Africa’s most popular music store has revamped its Cavendish store making it one of the most state of the art entertainment stores in the country.

Said Cavendish Square Centre Manager, Brenda Bibby: “Cavendish Square is one of Cape Town’s oldest centres, and a much-loved destination for both locals and visitors. Over its illustrious history, the centre has seen many changes but has always remained true to its roots and ensures that it offers all that its customers desire. Musica is an old favourite in our centre, and it is just one of our many long term tenants that have revamped this year.”

Added Bibby, “New Clicks Holding has shown their faith in Cavendish Square by not only revamping Musica but also adding a brand new Clicks store to the mix. We are sure that our customers will enjoy the new shopping experience at Musica which offers all the latest in CDs, DVDs and gaming. Their friendly staff are always happy to source rare items for customers and offer product advice, ensuring customer satisfaction.”

In addition to CDs, DVDs and gaming options, Musica at Cavendish Square is also a retailer of cellular phones and contracts, media players, and speakers and docking stations.

For more information about Musica, go to www.musica.co.za.

To be the first to know about other exciting changes happening at Cavendish Square become a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook. The centre also offers numerous daily competitions and will keep you informed of retailer special offers and events. Go to www.cavendish.co.za to sign up now.

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NEW JAY JAYS STORE AT CAVENDISH SQUARE OFFERS HOTTEST YOUTH FASHION

Australian retailer, Jay Jays, has opened its doors at Cavendish Square shopping centre. Jay Jays offers youth orientated street style fashion at very affordable prices.

Said Brenda Bibby, Cavendish Square Centre Manager: “We are delighted to welcome Jay Jays to the centre and believe that they will add something new and exciting to our fashion tenant mix.”

Added Bibby, “Having been in this business for 37 years, we know that it is always important to stay on top of trends and ensure that our fashion tenant mix appeals to our target audiences. We are regularly revitalizing the mix to ensure that all our customers’ needs are met. Jay Jays offers our youthful customers fresh new street styles at incredibly affordable prices.”

Jay Jays lives by the motto that they offer their customers the freedom to express themselves and be whoever they want to be, but at prices that won’t bust the budget!

Recognising that their customers are very much a part of the online community, and that they interact with brands online, Jay Jays has created something called “Jayvatars” which allow customers to make a “mini version” of themselves and customise and dress up whichever way they like. This is a truly fun application, aimed at the youth market. For more information or to create your own “Jayvatar” go to www.jayjays.co.za.

To be the first to know about other exciting changes happening at Cavendish Square become a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook. The centre also offers numerous daily competitions and will keep you informed of retailer special offers and events. Go to www.cavendish.co.za to sign up now.

CAVENDISH SQUARE LITERACY BOOK SALE RAISES CLOSE TO R70 000 FOR CHARITY

R68 557 was raised at the Cavendish Square Children’s Literacy Book Sale hosted at the centre last week.

Bookworms descended en-masse at Cavendish Square for the inaugural Cavendish Square Literacy Book Sale, which was themed around National Children’s Day. Celebrities including Heart 104.9FM presenter – Saskia Falken, E-TV weatherman – Derek van Dam, SAFM presenter – Nancy Richards and former Miss Universe – Michelle McLean gave up their time to read stories to children from some of Exclusive Books’ bestselling books.

All the funds raised from the sale of books at the first Literacy Books Sale will go to NGO, Wola Nani’s programmes for orphans and vulnerable children.

Said Brenda Bibby – Cavendish Square Centre Manager, “We are thrilled that our customers showed their support for raising awareness about the importance of literacy. We are looking forward to hosting the next book sale to commemorate World Aids Day on 1 December.”

Added Bibby, “We must commend the team from Well Read Books for organizing such a professional event on behalf of Cavendish Square and Wola Nani and putting together a wonderful selection of contemporary and classic children’s titles which proved incredibly popular amongst the Cavendish Square shoppers.”

NEW AMERICAN SWISS STORE AT CAVENDISH SQUARE SPARKLES

114 years after opening in Cape Town, American Swiss has recently opened a brand new beautiful concept store in one of Cape Town’s oldest shopping centres, Cavendish Square.

Said Brenda Bibby, Centre Manager for Cavendish Square: “Much like Cavendish Square, which has been Capetonians’ perfect excuse to go shopping for 37 years now, American Swiss is also steeped in history and has managed to maintain its market leader position through constantly keeping abreast of trends.”

Added Bibby, “American Swiss is just one of many long term tenants that have recently undergone a makeover and we are thrilled with their new store which has opened up on the ground level. The store combines some very modern retailing trends with the traditional, and makes fine-jewellery accessible to everyone.”

American Swiss remains the contemporary jewellery retailer of choice – offering stylish and fashionable jewellery and international watch brands to aspirational individuals. Throughout its history, American Swiss has been at the cutting edge of jewellery trends, complementing the hottest look of the time with the luxury and brilliance of fine quality diamond jewellery and watches.

This is also reflected in its very modern store, which opens up into common spaces outside its Cavendish Square store, through the introduction of a jewellery “barrow” which offers more affordable jewellery

American Swiss is home to some top local and international fashion jewellery brands including Chete, Donna Mia and Charm School. In addition, American Swiss is also a leading stockist of international watch brands including Guess, Fossil, Michel Herbelin, Calvin Klein, Diesel and Michael Kors.

In time for Christmas, American Swiss has added an online application called “The StyList”, which allows shoppers to browse through its catalogue online and select merchandise that they would like, and share with friends via facebook. What better way to drop a hint to a husband or boyfriend who is always buying the wrong Christmas gifts?

For more information about American Swiss or to start using “The StyList”, go to www.americanswiss.co.za.

To be the first to know about other exciting changes happening at Cavendish Square become a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook. The centre also offers numerous daily competitions and will keep you informed of retailer special offers and events. Go to www.cavendish.co.za to sign up now.

CAPE TOWN WELCOMES HOME SA’S GOT TALENT TOP THREE

TOP THREE TO PERFORM AT CAVENDISH SQUARE – SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER AT 13H00

Cape Town really proved that they have talent at the finals of SA’S GOT TALENT last week with the top three and winner all hailing from the Mother City.

Cavendish Square has organised a heroes welcome for Cape Town’s top talent, and ALL of the top three will perform at the Centre Court next Saturday 13 November from 13h00.

Performing will be winner, James Bhemgee – a former street sweeper and unemployed tenor, runner-up, Constable Madalene Abrahams – a local policewoman and third placed group, Limited Drum Corps, who also come from very humble backgrounds and had to borrow drums for their show stopping performance.

Facebook fans have dubbed Bhemjee as “South Africa’s own Susan Boyle – only better” and South Africa was reduced to tears when the 45 year old former street sweeper and unemployed tenor James Bhemgee won SA’s Got Talent on SABC 2. Bhemjee won R250 000.

Bhemjee beat fellow Capetonian vocalist and policewoman, Madalene Abrahams (32) who came second, with The Limited Drum Corps coming third making it a 1,2,3 for Cape Town.

Bhemjee was first “discovered” on the streets of Cape Town by a woman who overheard him singing whilst he was working as a street sweeper. She was so impressed that she paid for Bhemgee to have vocal lessons and today he performs with the group, the Cape Flats Tenors, but until now, was waiting for his big break.

Runner up, Constable Madalene Abrahams, sang her way into second place with a near perfect performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” By day a policewoman, the transformation tonight into glamorous diva left the audience speechless.

The three judges had no say in last week’s grand finale and it was purely based on public votes. But they did have a lot to say about Bhemjee’s win: “You are so humble but blessed with a stunning talent” said Ian von Memerty; “You are natural and proved there is no need to show off” commented Randall Abrahams; with Shado Twala telling him that he could “perform anywhere in the world.”

Shado Twala also added that “Cape Town’s proved that they’ve REALLY got talent!”
Join Cavendish Square in welcoming the top three home next Saturday 13 November at 13h00 at Cavendish Square Centre Court. The event is FREE of CHARGE.

An ideal position to watch the proceeding is at Col’Cacchio’s pizzeria in Cavendish Square. Call them on 021-674 6387 to reserve a table.

For further information go to Cavendish Square’s Facebook fan page where you’ll also find details of exciting competitions and retailer specials, or call Cavendish Square on 021 657 5600.

LOCAL CELEBRITIES GIVE UP THEIR TIME TO READ STORIES TO CHILDREN

These celebrities will be reading from some of Exclusive's Books' best selling children's stories in a bid to raise awareness for the importance of Children's Literacy.


The schedule for readers is:
Thursday 4 November at 14h00 - Heart 104.9FM's radio presenter, Saskia Falken
Friday 5 November at 14h00 - ETV Weatherman, Derek van Dam
Saturday 6 November at 12h30 - Former Miss Universe, Michelle McLean
Saturday 6 November at 13h30 - SAFM radio presenter, Nancy Richards


The Centre will also be hosting a Charity Book Sale in conjunction with Wola Nani and Heart 104.9FM in aid of Children's Literacy programmes from Thursday 4 November to Sunday 7 November.

All activities will take place in the Cavendish Square Centre Court on the lower ground level.