david west weekend special

david launched his autumn 2010 collection, catholic sexy

and gave his store in albert road a new look

  i think the arrow is so cool!

the shop really looks nice and is treated a bit more simple then when it opened
they basically added a layer of black to the decor, that is very fitting with the season and of course the collection

large 'school uniform badge' shapes are covered in black fabric and displayed throughout the store

love the black netting 'veil'
very sexy !

this is such a refreshing way of treating 'end of season/sale' items
the black wall also makes your eye stop and 'grounds the shop nicely

t shirt and bag collaboration with michael linders

you can view the collection on line davidwest

faith 47

since faith 47 spoke at this year's design indaba, i have been noticing her work all around the city.
here's a couple of pic's that i took driving around. i really think work like this enhances the spirit of cape town and
adds the beauty and vibe of the city.


albert road woodstock


queen victoria road, city bowl
close to the high court and the department of justice

frere street woodstock

grey street woodstock

just off albert road woodstock

de villiers street, city bowl

buitengracht street

faith 47 also has a cool up to date blog
check it out faith 47 blog

using our city

i love these two examples of how our city is used in a clever and beautiful way to communicate creative events. well done !

this is in woodstock , lower main road
the exhibition starts today, in ct city hall, admission is free and it runs untill 14 May
http://spiercontemporary2010.co.za/2010/exhibition/

this is in long street
TOFFIE POPULAR CULTURE FESTIVAL runs from 26-28 March 2010 by The President

visit their blog for more info

olive - local is lekker

i really love this window, showing that local can be tasteful, beautiful and modern
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mungo & jemima

i thought this is quite cute sale window

LV

traders and vendors

i just got back form India and WOW ! this is basic retail in action.
it is all about displaying what you sell, engaging with your next buyer (often in very unconventional ways ! ) and do a sales pitch like this is a once in a life time opportunity to buy !
i found the people charming , beautiful, talented and proud.
here are some of my favorite "shop and shop owners"

fresh cut fruit on the beach...
what more do you want ?

indian coffee house and traditional waiter

goldsmith apprentice

goldsmith

these gorgeous flower leis are made on the street everyday

shops

basic VM principles are really universal, even if it is done in a slightly different way than what we used to

item driven

the power of 3 !
(i remember the 'ladder racks' from when i started in VM...)

hanger forms
(the face of visual display in india)

colour theme