The shopping palette on Parkhurst's 4th street is a combination of trendy high street couture, custom-made designer items, African contemporary fashion, unique furniture and homeware accessories. For a retail spoil that is slower than the rush at shopping malls, Parkhurst is boutique central. 

Every year in the run-up to Christmas the street hosts Candle Light Thursdays, a series of festive late night shopping events with the many boutiques staying open late for gift shopping, with music, bubbly, and a glittering light display. Save the dates for this year's Candle Light Thursdays evenings happening on Nov 4, 11, and 18. Following Parkhurst 4th Avenue on Facebook and Instagram for the latest.

From fashion to furniture, here's our guide to where to shop on Parkhurst's 4th Avenue.  

FASHION

Black Betty

35 4th Ave, blackbettydesign.com.

Jane Valken

A proudly South African brand offering fashion and lifestyle items including women's fashion and accessories from various brands and designers such Elizabeth Morr, swimwear from Nude, tracksuits, and crop hoodies from House of Abi-Mo, plus luxe homeware and beauty products.
11 4th Ave, tel +27 87 148 2929. Find out more here.  

Desray 

Showcasing classic high-end fashion that is cut and sewn at the shop to ensure exclusivity to customers, Desray also has an online boutique but we recommend shopping in-store to take advantage of their expert advice. 
30 4th Ave, +27 11 880-6886. Find out more here. 
 

Hannah Lavery

This local fashion label specialises in luxuriously comfortable upmarket everyday women's wear described as "the midpoint between pyjamas and power suits".

Hobo Collection

Since 1995 Edna Noel's Hobo Collection has specialised in stocking the most unique pieces from the summer and winter collections from boutique fashion labels made by French, Italian and Spanish designers.
Cobblestone Centre, cnr 4th Ave and 11th St, hobocollection.co.za.

Partisan

Introducing South Africa to some of the best European premium brands, Partisan has a wide range of graphic T-shirts, footwear, hats and hoodies. Brands featured in this boutique include Italian label Viali,  Simon & Mary, the hat of choice for the hippest kids in town, and Novesta Footwear.  
25 4th Ave, tel +27 72 254 7081. Find out more here. 

Palladium

Originally designed as the boot of choice for France's Foreign Legion, for more than 70 years Palladium has been specialising in high-quality boots that are designed to look cool and stand up to even the toughest terrains.
25 4th Ave, +27 79 062 6017, palladiumboots.co.za .

Ri.Ch Factory

For rails filled with women's African contemporary fashion and that splash of colour that you can dress up, or down, for everything from a date night to a lobola wedding, Ri.Ch Factory is where it's at. You can expect kimonos, various two-piece sets, mini, midi and maxi skirts and dresses, jumpsuits, wide-leg trousers, all in bold African prints and patterns. 
25 4th Ave, tel +27 81 371 1987. Find out more here. 

Sitting Pretty 

A sustainable fashion brand from Cape Town, Sitting Pretty, has found a home in Joburg on Parkhurst's 4th Avenue. Sitting Pretty’s ethical clothing pieces for women are made from environmentally friendly fibres and the aesthetic is a combination of urban sophistication and bohemian silhouettes, characterised by soft tones, loose cuts, and a touch of sensuality.
35 4th Avenue, tel +27 60 648 6703. Find out more here.

The Pyjama Shop 

If you haven't guessed it, pyjamas are what you'll find here. With a catalogue for women, men and kids, there are pyjamas for the whole family. For something special there are satin and lace pyjamas, robes and slides for the bridal party, super-soft fabrics for the mom-to-be and onesies in various colours and sizes. 
26 4th Ave, tel +27 82 386 7895. Find out more here.

Trenton 

After getting yourself geared up with some new PJs at The Pyjama Shop, drop into Trenton, the official South African retailer of the iconic UGG boots. For those who favour the country life they are also the South African stockists of the Duchess of Cambridge's favourite wellington boot, Hunter footwear. 
Tel. +27 73 720 9064, trenton.co.za

T-shirt Terrorist

For a quirky and ever-changing collection of T-shirts, Tshirt Terrorist is in the business of producing niche designs. Featuring their own brands as well as guest labels such as Laugh it Off Clothing from Cape Town and No Reason Clothing started in the East Rand, there are lots of other small, independent designers T-shirts waiting to be discovered. 
14 4th Ave, tel +27 60 946 3190. Find out more here. 

GIFTS & FLOWERS

Motmot and Garden Bleau 

Motmot is a gift store that shares a blooming space with plant store Garden Bleau. You can pick up unique ceramics and homeware by local designers, glassware, hand-stitched toys for kids and a range of textured chairs, or have them transported to your home should you purchase a few too many items to fit in your car. 
Cnr 1th St and 4th Ave, tel +27 11 447 2595. Find out more here