Maison Mara

Maison Mara, located at 5 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant, is Cape Town’s premier concept boutique, blending high-end fashion, beauty and design within a three-story heritage building designed by founder Kelly Mara Withey with interiors by Robert Sherwood.

🧥 Curation & Offerings

Hosts an edited selection of 20+ international designer labels—like Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons, A.P.C., Ganni, Veja, Malin+Goetz—alongside South African labels such as Okapi and luxury accessories.
Also features lifestyle items including boutique candles, skincare, ceramics, magazines and homeware—each piece thoughtfully chosen to reflect a refined aesthetic and effortless layering of style.

🎨 Atmosphere & Design

The boutique interior is a visual feast: refined wooden floors, Gaudí-inspired staircase, curated lighting and a marble-clad bathroom converted into a skincare showroom—all forming a retail-meets-gallery experience.
Each area blends minimalism with artful display, engaging visitors in a tactile, sensory shopping environment that feels special and authentic.

🛍️ Shopping Experience

Open Tuesday to Friday 10:00–17:00, and Saturday 10:00–16:00, with knowledgeable staff offering personalized styling and an intimate, appointment-based retail visit when required.
Despite its exclusivity, the boutique has earned strong local reputation—though some reviewers on Hellopeter note mixed experiences with service lines, likely due to staffing demands during busy times.

✅ Why It’s Worth a Visit

For fashion enthusiasts: Rare opportunity to shop global creations alongside SA brands in a luxurious urban setting.
Design aficionados: A creative destination where retail, interiors, architecture and hospitality merge.
Gift hunters: Curated objects and limited-edition beauty/home goods make perfect refined takaways.
Tourists & locals alike: Offers a unique boutique locale in De Waterkant—a neighbourhood celebrated for its inclusivity and creative energy.

Contact & Location 📞 Phone: +27 21 418 1600 📧 Email: contact@maisonmara.com 📍 5 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001

🧥 Curation & Offerings

Hosts an edited selection of 20+ international designer labels—like Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons, A.P.C., Ganni, Veja, Malin+Goetz—alongside South African labels such as Okapi and luxury accessories.
Also features lifestyle items including boutique candles, skincare, ceramics, magazines and homeware—each piece thoughtfully chosen to reflect a refined aesthetic and effortless layering of style.

🎨 Atmosphere & Design

The boutique interior is a visual feast: refined wooden floors, Gaudí-inspired staircase, curated lighting and a marble-clad bathroom converted into a skincare showroom—all forming a retail-meets-gallery experience.
Each area blends minimalism with artful display, engaging visitors in a tactile, sensory shopping environment that feels special and authentic.

🛍️ Shopping Experience

Open Tuesday to Friday 10:00–17:00, and Saturday 10:00–16:00, with knowledgeable staff offering personalized styling and an intimate, appointment-based retail visit when required.
Despite its exclusivity, the boutique has earned strong local reputation—though some reviewers on Hellopeter note mixed experiences with service lines, likely due to staffing demands during busy times.

✅ Why It’s Worth a Visit

For fashion enthusiasts: Rare opportunity to shop global creations alongside SA brands in a luxurious urban setting.
Design aficionados: A creative destination where retail, interiors, architecture and hospitality merge.
Gift hunters: Curated objects and limited-edition beauty/home goods make perfect refined takaways.
Tourists & locals alike: Offers a unique boutique locale in De Waterkant—a neighbourhood celebrated for its inclusivity and creative energy.

Contact & Location 📞 Phone: +27 21 418 1600 📧 Email: contact@maisonmara.com 📍 5 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001

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