Shine Shine, Cape Town

Shine Shine, Cape Town

Located in the heart of Cape Town, Shine Shine is a trendy fashion hotspot that celebrates the rich heritage of African textiles. This boutique store entices visitors with its vibrant selection of colorful fabrics, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking distinctive African treasures. In addition to its fabric offerings, Shine Shine also features an impressive range of bags, further solidifying its reputation as a premier shopping destination.

Central to Shine Shine's ethos is the African tradition of using fabrics and textiles to tell stories, mark important occasions, and convey everyday messages. Drawing inspiration from these storytelling fabrics, the brand presents a playful and contemporary collection with a distinct urban edge. Tracy Rushmere and fabric/graphic designer Heidi Chisholm are the creative minds behind this modern interpretation of a longstanding tradition. Together, they infuse Shine Shine's products with a witty style that is both humorous and engaging. As one explores the fabrics, they uncover captivating characters and narratives, inviting shoppers into a world where every pattern has a story to tell.

Shine Shine isn't just a design store; it's a testament to the creative vision of South African designer Tracy Rushmere. The brand wholeheartedly embraces the concept of African commemorative fabrics, giving them a fresh, modern twist. This dedication to reinventing traditional African textiles for contemporary tastes sets Shine Shine apart as a leader of innovation in Cape Town's fashion landscape. Whether you're a local or a tourist, a visit to Shine Shine provides a unique opportunity to connect with African culture through its lively, narrative-rich textiles.

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Sight Name: Shine Shine
Sight Location: Cape Town, South Africa (See walking tours in Cape Town)
Sight Type: Shopping

Walking Tours in Cape Town, South Africa

Create Your Own Walk in Cape Town

Create Your Own Walk in Cape Town

Creating your own self-guided walk in Cape Town is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cape Town Shopping Tour

Cape Town Shopping Tour

Cape Town is grand with quality shopping. The available options here, such as South Africa's top flea market where you can find a wealth of merchandise, from tribal costumes to precious jewelry, offer a colorful experience for both locals and tourists.

Among the standout locations in Cape Town that shoppers particularly love to explore is Adderley Street. This bustling thoroughfare is...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Bo-Kaap Quarter Walking Tour

Bo-Kaap Quarter Walking Tour

Bo-Kaap is Afrikaans for "above the Cape." The Bo-Kaap District is above Cape Town's city center, on the slopes of Signal Hill. It is the historical center of Cape Malay culture. In the 1760s, Jan de Waal bought land here and built houses he rented to his slaves.

Slaves came from Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of Africa. Many of these slaves were Muslim, and this area...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Historical Houses Walking Tour

Historical Houses Walking Tour

When Jan van Riebeeck arrived in Cape Town in 1652, his mission was to establish here a supply station for the ships of the Dutch East India Company sailing to East Africa, India, and the Far East. The oldest buildings in today's Cape Town, dating from the second half of the 17th century, are the remnants of that era.

Garden House, originally a shabby tool shed owned by the Dutch East...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Cape Town Introduction Walking Tour

Cape Town Introduction Walking Tour

Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias first mentioned the Cape of Storms in 1488, but it was soon renamed the Cape of Good Hope with an optimistic eye towards the trade routes it offered between Europe and the East.

In 1652, the Dutch East India Company settled a way-station here for ships traveling that route. Cape Town's natural harbor and strategic position made it the perfect location....  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

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16 Distinctively South African Things to Buy in Cape Town

16 Distinctively South African Things to Buy in Cape Town

The many hopes pinned on this place (Cape of Good Hope) by passing-by sailors over the centuries must have done a good job for Cape Town, seeing it become a colorful cultural hub and prominent metropolis (3rd largest) in South Africa. Overlooking the meeting point of the two oceans (Indian and...