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!

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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.

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.

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 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.

Free parking at Cavendish

FREE PARKING AT CAVENDISH SQUARE

Have you been out to the Cape Town International Airport lately? The new parking garages they are building are about three times the size of the international and domestic terminals put together, and I’m willing to put money on them all being full.

As the world grows, so too does the number of cars and there are few things more stressful than finding somewhere to park yours. Cavendish Square has bays for thousands of cars, and a very clever system with little red and green lights which show you where there is an empty space. It sure beats driving up and down, getting frustrated. Besides that, the cost of parking at Cavendish is probably the lowest anywhere in Cape Town, including the street. Even so, they’ve gone and made things even easier and more convenient with the introduction of the Cavendish Parking Card.

Available from the Parking Concierge Desk on the P1 parking level, it costs just R10. It can be recharged and topped up at any time, and will allow you to skip the queues when leaving Cavendish. No more standing behind those people fumbling in their wallets for loose change – what bliss!

The card is being launched with a special promotion – get yours now and you’ll get a bonus of three hours free parking to be used anytime, plus free – yes, you read right – free parking between 6pm and midnight from now until December, 31 so there’s no reason not to linger longer and enjoy everything Cavendish has to offer. Don’t dilly dally over this offer though; it’s for the first 1000 customers only.

WIN YOUR SHARE OF R150 000 WORTH OF PRIZES WITH CAVENDISH VIPs

Let’s face it – being one of the classiest centres in Cape Town, shopping at Cavendish Square is always a special experience. With more than 200 highly desirable stores, cinemas and restaurants under one roof, and plenty of parking, it’s the destination of choice in the leafy southern suburbs.

To make it even more singular and unique, Cavendish is introducing a loyalty programme – CAVENDISH VIPs - which will give its members benefits above and beyond those of the average shopper. You’ll be the first to hear about what’s hot and happening at Cavendish, for example, and you’ll also be invited to exclusive events like book launches and movie premieres. There will be special offers from stores just for you, as well as from partners like the Baxter Theatre and Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch.

But wait, as they say, there is more…not only will you be in line for ticket giveaways from Big Concerts for mega stars like Elton John, Kelly Clarkson and Cliff Richard, but if you sign up for the programme between the end of November and January 10, 2010, you could walk off with your share of more than R150 000 worth of prizes from some of the Square’s generous tenants.

How would you like to have dinner for two at Col’Cacchio – every month for a year? Heck, I’d say yes to that; their pizzas are fantastic and the giant salads are to die for, doll. Fossil watches, sunglasses from Eyelights, beauty and pampering sessions from The Edge (see below for more on that) and all manner of fashion vouchers are up for grabs...and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The way I see it, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Go to www.cavendish.co.za to sign up now and become a winner!

By Bianca Coleman