Shops across Cape Town's top thrifting destination - Lower Main Road in Observatory - celebrate 'Christmas in July' with late opening hours and special offers.
Lovers of sustainability and once-off bargains can browse the shops and check out pop-up rails in other venues, before heading for refreshments at one of the quirky bars or restaurants.
For Late Night Thrift - held on the first Thursday of each month - the many boutique thrift shops stay open until at least 8pm,. As the longer nights draw in, there is also extra lighting in place and increased visibility from OBSID.
Shops involved include:
Thrift Up Lift Up
Gracious Daisy
Grand Funk
Bang Bang Vintage
Thrifty Daisy
YBMV (pop up rail at Honeybun)
Once Again @ Wendy's
Maids of Honour
Charles Wellington
Voom Voom Too
Just Your Luck
Revival
Bars and cafes supporting this initiative include:
Compass Rose Creative Design Studio
Louise Decor & Design
Folk Tattoo
Obz Cafe
Honeybun
The Duchess
Obs Liquors
Ferdinando's Pizza
Ground Zero