After much anticipation, Zara Cape Town has finally opened, much to the delight of the eager Fashionistas of Cape Town. This Friday the 17th August, Zara Cape Town opened its doors, in the V&A Waterfront and I was there, with my shopping buddy in tow, to brave the madness.
I have always been a Zara fan and have frequented their stores in the UK when we are there on holiday, so I was really looking forward to them opening right here on home soil. The store did not disappoint, although things were quite chaotic with people pouring in on Friday to get their fashion-fix!
The merchandising was top draw, with different fashion stories wonderfully displayed, giving customers ideas of what fashion ensembles could work together. Gorgeous corals, soft pastels, Chanel style jackets and lace detail were among some of my favourite looks on display – stunning for summer. Trendy animal prints and studded detail on everything from jackets to shoes, were also very popular, along with rather bright floral prints – not my favourite look.
Above are my purchases from Zara on Friday, I have been on the hunt for a blazer like the one above all winter and was delighted to find this one, part of the Zara Basics range. The coral blouse was my favourite purchase, I love the pretty neckline and it looks amazing tucked into a pair of dark denim jeans. The grey top is my first “spring/summer” buy for the season (yes I am wishing winter away); I absolutely love the plunging back! So all in all it was a rather successful shopping expedition!
Someone asked me my thoughts on Zara’s pricing and how it compares to other retail outlets, I think they are on par with local stores such as Country Road and Trennery in Woolworths but have a far more extensive range! They are certainly not cheap but in my mind worth every penny! The V&A store also has a men’s and children’s department, which my hubby and daughters are excited about exploring.
{Navy Blazer R599, Coral Blouse R499, Grey Top R259, Animal Print Scarf R299}
Zara Cape Town is located in the V&A Waterfront, on the ground floor opposite the Levi store, Trading Hours are 9am-9pm.
Images: ©FAR Photography
Great finds! I love that Gray Top! Do they have children’s section as well?
Yes they do – I did not have a chance to have a good look but from what I spotted great kiddies items too! 🙂
Great! Will definitely check it out. Funny that when I go shopping, I always head first to the children’s section, and hubby would be the one telling me to buy something for myself 🙂
Enjoyed reading your blog. Love what you bought! Does Zara cater for the fuller figure? Size 16, in our S.A. Sizes? It’s demotivating loving fashion, going into such a beautiful store and not finding anything in your size.
Hi Rhoda thanks for your message! 🙂 Zara is European & their sizes are cut a bit smaller and the sizing on the label can be a bit confusing as it is different to ours. They definitely have bigger sizes but I think you would have to try on & see for yourself 🙂