After serving its loyal clientele on the Oranjezicht marketplace for over a decade now, Cape City-based premium pet retailer model Chommies will now be opening its idea retailer on Hatfield Road in Gardens.
The area
The title Chommies, a South African time period for “mates”, encapsulates the joie de vivre of this premium model, and their elegant refurbished heritage constructing serves as each an idea retail vacation spot and an escapist metropolis oasis.
Followers of Chommies’ vibrant aesthetic have been ‘nudging them for brand spanking new classes’, says artistic director and founder Nathalie Klijn. ‘As we naturally evolve into extra of a way of life model that celebrates colour-happy up to date design and artisanal luxuries made in South Africa, we wished a feel-good, welcoming area that could be a sensory expertise for folks and canines alike, in addition to one that provides us the chance to develop and showcase new merchandise within the house, style and equipment.’
The Home of Chommies boasts a secluded courtyard with dog-friendly benches and a water fountain that seconds as a dipping pond, with the backyard that was initially designed by Cape City landscaper Franchesca Watson. You may sit down at bespoke café tables with customized beaded surfaces and unique metallic outside chairs impressed by Malawian basketry, each of which had been developed particularly for this area. ‘We wish our prospects and their canines to really feel impressed but additionally comfortable as if in their very own house, serving to them to unwind from at present’s busy world,’ says Klijn.
Merchandise on your furry chommie
The Home of Chommies presents a vibrant array of collars, leashes and harnesses match for each dimension and fur color – and excellent for journey. All merchandise are handmade regionally within the Chommies workshop. Due to native artisans who type a part of the Chommies’ workforce, conventional African craftsmanship reminiscent of whipping, weaving and macramé dwell on and are cleverly reimagined, while including soul and story to every product. Prospects could make an appointment to go to the workshop.
‘We consider in a luxurious that may be loved 24/7; from a wonderful stroll along with your canine within the morning to putting merchandise and designs that convey pleasure and ease to on a regular basis life,’ concludes Kjin.
Their hands-free leashes are nice for hitting the paths. Lively adventurers can maintain going full-speed whereas retaining their bestie shut by.
One in every of their latest collections, “The fun-in-the-sun” is aptly dubbed “Clifton 1st”, after Clifton’s solely dog-friendly seashore. Delicately beaded, however not delicate, the collars are meant for canines that roll round within the sand and catch waves as a lot as people who benefit from the vibey tradition of town.
‘Clifton through the summer season completely encapsulates the feel-good essence of Cape City life-style, set amidst the extraordinary environment most frequently loved in one of the best of firm,’ says Klijn.
Along with collars, “Clifton 1st” gives corresponding beaded leashes in the identical three colourways, designed to look good on all sorts of fur, female and male canines – and all folks. If a fur good friend’s obliging human is of thoughts to play “match-match” even additional, there are shimmery key rings and bracelet cuffs to finish the ensemble.
The “Clifton 1st” vary is out there from 1 December 2022 on-line at www.chommies.com and at The Home of Chommies and Oranjezicht Market from 3 December.
Deal with: 110 Hatfield Road, Gardens, Cape City.
The shop is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
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