Athens
Evripidou is Athens' traditional street for spices, a couple of highly aromatic blocks of Mediterranean herbs and imported seeds, barks and other wonders…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Kyiv
Laska is a charity shop that sells both secondhand items and new clothing by Ukrainian designers. There are lovely notebooks, leather wallets and purses,…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Ingrid Hoff showcases some of the most innovative and talented jewellery designers in Denmark and Europe. Each piece is a veritable conversation piece,…
Chueca
This corner of Chueca is one of Madrid's happiest hunting grounds for the style-conscious shopper who favours individual boutiques with personality above…
Venice
This postage-stamp-sized shop on the bridge of San Moisé sells fabulous jewellery by Muranese sisters Marina and Susanna Sent, whose designs can also be…
Bilbao
Overlooking the river, the Mercado de la Ribera is an expansive food market that draws many of the city's top chefs for their morning selection of fresh…
Milan
Loads of little stickers, clips, pencils and decorated stationery fill this graphic, colourful space, so much so that it's rather hard to 'behave' as the…
Parma
Tempting new visitors just steps from the train station is this bountiful delicatessen dating to 1829, with dangling sausages, shelves of Lambrusco wines,…
Athens
Mastic (mastiha in Greek), the medicinal resin from rare trees only found on the island of Chios, is the key ingredient in everything in this store, from…
Milan
Sourcing antiques and funky vintage artefacts since the 1960s, Il Cirmolo is a little treasure trove of joy. You can spend a whole morning here picking…
Copenhagen
This is the main showroom for the historic Royal Copenhagen porcelain, one of the city's best-loved souvenir choices. Its 'blue fluted' pattern is famous…
Brussels
Margiela is often tagged the unofficial seventh member of a group of designers known as the Antwerp Six (he graduated from Antwerp’s fashion academy in…
Marseille
If you only have time to visit one shop in Marseille, make it this one. Run by the same family since 1827, France’s oldest hardware store remains a one…
Copenhagen
Close to Kongens Nytorv, Klassik Moderne Møbelkunst is Valhalla for lovers of Danish design, with a trove of classics from greats like Poul Henningsen,…
Milan
Once a month a big former metalworks is transformed into what is probably the hippest market in town. The place for all your vintage loves, such as…
Milan
Established in 1930, Doriani is renowned for its ultrasoft cashmere knits, including polo shirts, cardigans and sweaters. Its quintessentially understated…
Milan
Milan’s Danese may not be as well known as Piedmont’s Alessi, but its products possess the same sense of wit and attention to everyday detail. If Enzo…
Milan
A husband-and-wife, DJ-stylist duo highlight some of Milan’s most avant-garde looks and sounds. Look for super-wearable ACNE workwear and puffball sleeve…
Moscow
Peek in here for a glimpse of pre-revolutionary grandeur, as the store is set in the former mansion of the successful merchant Yeliseev. It now houses an…
Brussels
Belge une fois is a concept store selling creations by the eponymous designers’ collective. It also sells artefacts, accessories and light fixtures by…
Madrid
This classic shop has been around since 1858, making, selling and repairing Spanish fans, shawls, umbrellas and canes. Service is old-style and…
Valencia
Valencia's oldest shop dates from the late 18th century and has an intriguing history and loads of character. Its souvenir cards, Las Fallas accessories…
Brussels
A temple of affordable fashion, Kure sells cute jumpsuits by Can Pep Rey and Second Female, soft cardigans by Designers Remix and second-skin leather…
Bordeaux
A classic Bordeaux experience is a Saturday morning spent slurping oysters and white wine from a seafood stand in the city's legendary covered food market…
Kraków
This well-established antique salon is like a small museum; its three rooms are stuffed with clocks, maps, paintings, lamps, sculptures and furniture…
Stockholm
From vintage Astrid Lindgren books to dusty 19th-century travel guides, the 100,000-strong collection of books here, many in English, make this one of the…
Bucharest
This impressive branch of the Cărtureşti chain of books and gifts is located in an opulent, restored early-20th-century shopping emporium in the Historic…
Milan
Now under the wing of Patrizio Bertelli (Mr Prada), the original '60s hybrid of sport shoe and smart casual loafer is set for a comeback in this flagship…
Kraków
Sells eye-poppingly beautiful ceramic designs from the western Polish city of Bolesławiec. The dishes, plates and bowls are all hand-painted with a unique…
Athens
This Monastiraki landmark opened in 1890 and has an excellent, sometimes museum-quality selection of Greek and European antiques and collectables,…
Brussels
Selling handmade Spanish textiles crafted from recycled cotton, Jinzu has rugs, cushions and poufs as well as rattan furniture, rocking chairs and cots…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This corner design store sells only Portuguese-made home decor pieces and fashion accessories. Once a month the shop also welcomes art exhibits by local…
Athens
Wedged between more-modern, generic shops on Ifestou, this shop is the place to buy the bouzouki of your dreams; handmade ones cost around €180. It has…
Kraków
This evocative bookstore located on the ground floor of the High Synagogue has arguably the best collection of Jewish-themed books and Judaica, as well as…
Amsterdam
J&B Craft Drinks offers a huge range of craft beers, ciders and tasty soda from all over the globe, which are available cold from the fridge, making them…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
The Anglo American Bookshop is well stocked and well known. It has an excellent range of literature, travel guides, children’s books and maps, and if it…
Venice
This grappa store positively gleams, thanks to its copper-chrome fittings. The Poli family has been distilling grappa since 1898, and the friendly sales…
Brussels
A Dansaert landmark, ICON stocks high-class prét-à-porter, with an avant-garde selection of Belgian designers, including Valentine Witmeur Lab, the…
Milan
A hole-in-the wall on chic Via della Spiga, Sermoneta's boutique store sells standards such as hand-stitched calfskin gloves alongside more unique styles…
Budapest
This large shop stocks hundreds of varieties of pálinka (fruit brandy). Szicsek and Prekop are premium brands. Pálinka-filled chocolates make for an…
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