Montmartre & Northern Paris
One of Paris' best vinyl shops, Balades Sonores sprawls over two adjacent buildings. The ground floor of 1 av Trudaine stocks contemporary pop, rock,…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
One of Paris' best vinyl shops, Balades Sonores sprawls over two adjacent buildings. The ground floor of 1 av Trudaine stocks contemporary pop, rock,…
Vienna
With its hexagonal skylight, allegorical sculptures and beautifully lit arcades in Italian Renaissance style, Palais Ferstel hearkens back to a more…
Groningen
In business since 1934, this cheesemonger sells the finest cheese from the Netherlands – more than 300 types – and around the world. Look for local…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Candy-bright beads, hand-stitched swallows, embroidered accessories and quirky furnishings made with recycled castaways such as cassette tapes, floppy…
Copenhagen
One of Copenhagen's A-list vintage boutiques, unisex Time's Up is all about Euro flamboyance and glamour. While the owner is especially passionate about…
Monterosso
Several generations of one family create and sell the beautiful ceramics on display at this shop on Via Roma. Vases, bowls, jugs, platters and decorative…
Venice
Quite simply one of the best book shops in the city. Owner Claudio and his knowledgable and friendly team can guide you to the book or author you never…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Ethically sourced single-origin cacao and local, organic ingredients are used to make truffles (varieties include strawberry and whiskey, cinnamon mulled…
County Meath
Renowned cheesemongers Sheridans, with shops in Dublin and Galway, has its warehouses and HQ here in County Meath. A former train station now houses a…
Whitby
Fortune's has been making kippers (smoked herring) at this little smokehouse since 1872, and still turns out some of Britain's best; they're on the…
Naples
In her heavenly scented workshop, Pina Malinconico crafts handmade slabs of soap that look as beautiful as they smell. Lined up under low-slung lights,…
Turin
This sprawling flea market has brought street merchants to the north of Porta Palazzo since 1857. It's both fascinating and overwhelming, but can turn up…
Syracuse
Using Tuscan leather and recycled materials like bike tyres, inner tubes and old army tents, artisans Kal and Giuliana create durable, handmade leather…
Florence
A 10-minute walk east of Santa Croce brings you to this much-heralded shoe shop, showcase for the colourful and often-times whimsical New Kid label by…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
For the ultimate finishing touch, the men’s and women’s gloves at this boutique, which specialises solely in gloves, are the epitome of both style and…
Pafos
Opened in 2017, this multipurpose, multispace venue supports local craftspeople, plus small family producers, selling arts and crafts as well as spices,…
Saariselkä
Inside this timber-lined shop, beautifully displayed traditional arts and crafts include jewellery made from gold, silver and local gemstones (Lemmenjoki…
Bordeaux
'Made in Bordeaux' and 'Made in France' is the essence of this small, beautifully arranged concept store selling lifestyle items, homewares, clothing,…
Bologna
This shop in Bologna's famed Quadrilatero neighbourhood specialises in beautifully packaged boxes of traditional Bolognese tortellini stuffed with…
Paris
Over 400 different French designers come together under one roof at this light-filled concept store, which showcases rotating collections of men's and…
Copenhagen
Danish brand Paustian opened its design concept store in a renovated historic bank building just off Strøget in late 2018. Admire the stylish furniture…
Asad Ventrella: Contemporastudio
Naples
Asad Ventrella is one of Naples' most talented, respected names in jewellery design, producing statement-making wearables that are equally playful,…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The amazing flagship store is in Porto, but Claus Porto, one of Portugal's most iconic brands, has its own evocative retro Lisbon boutique here as well…
Naples
While the late Annibale Oste made a name from himself as a visionary sculptor and designer, son Vincenzo wows aesthetes with his extraordinary jewellery…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Ethical fashion for children aged up to 14 years forms the backbone of this trendy concept store, conceived by the eco-conscious Parisan dup behind vegan…
Auvergne
This fragrant and oh-so-fancy sweet boutique, founded in 1926, sells pâtes de fruits d'Auvergne (jammy fruit jellies), cables of handmade marshmallow and,…
Madrid
Wandering around central Madrid, it’s easy to imagine that flamenco outfits have been reduced to imitation dresses sold as souvenirs to tourists. That’s…
Kraków
One-stop shopping for all your gift and souvenir needs. High-quality carved woodworking, pottery, traditional shirts and dresses - just about anything you…
Como
On one of Como's most atmospheric streets, Lopez Vintage lures you in with its whimsical window displays. Inside, the tiny jewel box of a shop has elegant…
Oltrarno
Affordable luxury and Tuscan craftsmanship are perfect bed companions at this sustainable-fashion boutique for women. Swedish couple Linda and Adam…
Cannes
With cowbells strung from the wooden ceiling, and a stunning array of cheeses, this is the only place to shop for dairy products in Cannes. A master…
Paris
Founded in 1840, beret maker Laulhère still supplies the French army with the iconic headwear. Handcrafted from soft, durable and water-resistant merino…
Galeries Lafayette – Champs-Élysées
Paris
The 2019-opened Galeries Lafayette on the Champs-Élysées is located in one of the avenue's grandest art deco buildings (1931), with marble columns and…
Dingle Peninsula
One of Ireland's most acclaimed potters, Louis Mulcahy produces a wide range of contemporary and traditional designs. To learn how to create them yourself…
Salamanca
Catalan pastry chef Oriol Balaguer has a formidable CV – he's worked in the kitchens of Ferran Adrià in Catalonia, won the prize for the World’s Best…
Oslo
For picnic or self-catering supplies, head to this well-stocked St Hanshaugen institution. There's a huge cheese selection with both Norwegian and…
Brussels
Behind the motto 'You are Superb', YAS concept store boasts mainly French and Scandinavian brands under the impeccable curating eye of image consultant…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
White-on-white concept store O/HP/E ('Objets Homemade Pâtisserie Épicerie') stocks chic homewares – ceramics, textiles, light fittings, candles and…
Çanakkale
Çanakkale has a long history of ceramics manufacturing, and the designs at Kepenek are often interesting updates on this established tradition. Highlights…
Athens
Occupying the beautifully restored 1882 Deligeorgis Mansion, designed by Ernst Ziller, this gallery made a splash on the local art scene when it opened in…
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