Taking Kloof Street by storm is Madame Zingara’s new retail store, “This is Not a Post Office”. Contrary to its name, the exterior is decorated with little red post boxes, and the interior is lit in colourful, fantastical lighting. This one-stop party shop offers an alternate reality, with a slogan that literally reads “party kuk & paraphernalia”. You will feel as though you have entered a fantasy world, characterised by hanging disco balls, giant multi-coloured lollypops, and psychedelic mushrooms.

Should you be planning an outfit for a fancy dress party, or looking for a statement accessory for a work function, This is Not a Post Office is your imaginary playground. Blow up sheep, balloons, and streamers add colour to the store, and a creative team is at hand to add a bit of Madam Zingara magic to parties and corporate events. Whether its wigs, fluffy handcuffs, hats, masks, feather boas, costumes, or funky sunglasses you’re after, you’ve come to the right place.

This is Not a Post Office is open Monday to Friday, from 10:30 to 18:00, Saturdays from 10:30 to 17:00, and on Sundays, from 11:30 to 16:00. It is located at 114 Kloof Street, Cape Town. For more information, call 021 423 7817 or visit their website.

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