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Clifton’s beaches are synonymous with icy cold crystal waters, epic mountain views, and of course, “a lolly to make you jolly”.

A day spent on Clifton would not be the same without the iconic cries of “ICE CREAM, COLE-DRINK, GRANADILLA LOLLY!” and witty variations that can either make you smile or blush, depending on the degree of innuendo at play.

I guess these vendors learnt from the best in the business, the late great Moegamat ‘Boeta’ Cassiem who will forever be an icon of Newlands Cricket Ground.

The ice cream sellers who spend the day walking along the sand to sell us everything we need to keep the heat at bay are legends in their own rights.

So is the team behind Granadilla, who saw a unique opportunity to turn those fantastic one-liners into iconic pieces of swimwear for locals and tourists to enjoy.

The lollies, and the pants with the lollies, have come to perfectly embody our Cape Town summers.

PSA – the time to get on board is now thanks to Granadilla’s Valentine’s special, with 20% off their entire site when you use the code LOVE20 at checkout.

I adore seeing these designs all over the show, but what really makes local even more lekker is the environmental angle.

Granadilla’s Eco-Original shorts are made from 100% recycled fabric, AKA ocean fishing nets and plastics.

This material helps the revolutionary shorts dry 50% faster than the brand’s Originals, all while being luxuriously soft to the touch.

While these swim shorts contribute to ocean clean up by using trash to make treasure, they are also Granadilla’s highest quality product made to date.

And they come packing all the fun, local flavours:

Other patterns for the Eco-Originals include cool Koi fish, colourful stripes, and a zany brain coral pattern in sky blue and white.

Don’t worry, ladies, there are lollies on bikinis and full cozzies alike to turn you into a Granadilla goddess:

 

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To see these beauties in person you can head to the Watershed outside the V&A Waterfront.

The full range is also available online, and be sure to use the code LOVE20 at checkout from now through to Valentine’s Day (February 14, don’t forget) to score your 20% discount.

Once more for the kids in the back: “a LOLLY to make you JOLLY, JIVE to stay ALIVE!”