Skipper Bar
A men's fashion retail chain offering top local and international brands.
Last updated September 1, 2026
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Overview
Skipper Bar is a men's fashion retail chain that has been a go-to destination for men's fashion for over 50 years. It started as a small knitwear store in Johannesburg and has expanded to over 200 stores across South Africa and beyond. It is part of the Studio 88 Group of Companies and offers brands like adidas, Vans, Converse, Puma, Levi’s, Dickies, ellesse, and its own London Republic line.
History
Skipper Bar has been the go-to destination for men’s fashion for over 50 years. What started as a small knitwear store in Johannesburg, selling iconic T-shirts or 'skippers,' has become a leading retailer of top local and international brands. With over 200 stores across South Africa and beyond, including Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Mozambique and Namibia, it is part of the Studio 88 Group of Companies.
Products and positioning
Product categories. clothing · footwear · accessories
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