Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Harriet Vine and Rosie Wolfenden design the witty laser-cut acrylic jewellery on sale in this small space. Their original creations feature flora- and…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Seek out a secondhand steal at Pifebo, the city’s top vintage boutique. Shelves and racks brim with sunglasses, boots, clothing (including lots of denim),…
Milan
Millayne bonnets were all the rage in the 15th and 16th centuries, so much so that they gave the city its name. Founded a few centuries later in 1888,…
Amsterdam
Covering the square once known as Vlooienburg (Flea Town), this flea market isn't huge but there are some good finds (and a bit of tourist tat, too)…
Venice
There are plenty of high-fashion stores in Venice, but Nina fills a gap with interesting, elegant creations. Owner Daniela Soreca champions Italian…
Leeds
This swanky new mall, an adjunct to the historic Victoria Quarter arcade, is worth a look for its striking diamond-patterned design, intended to pay…
Oltrarno
Giulia and Antonio work from their diminutive studio by Piazza Tasso creating contemporary fashion and accessories – funky leather sunglasses, gloves or…
Vienna
Film fans will recognise Teuchtler Records from Richard Linklater’s classic 1995 Vienna homage Before Sunrise – the promotional poster still hangs…
Rotterdam
Styled on the barbershops of old, Schorem offers traditional gel-thick haircuts like pompadours, flattops and contours. However, it’s the atmosphere that…
Paris
Founded by friends Hélène and Magali, So We Are specialises in hard-to-find French and European women's fashion labels. Look out for embroidered T-shirts…
Leeds
The mosaic-paved, stained-glass-roofed Victoria Quarter shopping arcade, between Briggate and Vicar Lane, is well worth visiting for aesthetic reasons…
Copenhagen
Crown Princess Mary is known to ride her bike here occasionally, which is hardly surprising given that Susanne Juul is considered one of Copenhagen's…
Copenhagen
Understated chic, bohemian spirit and subtle ethnic accents underscore this women's fashion heavyweight. The flagship store is a top spot to bag…
Milan
The brainchild of San Franciscan Hilary Belle Walker, Bivio is a buy-sell-trade store offering top quality 'pre-owned' fashion at a fraction of the…
Vienna
Sneakers are displayed in gallery-like surrounds here: the stylish shop with reclaimed oak floors and industrial ducting doubles as an exhibition space…
Aliados & Bolhão
The Machado family opened the doors of their flagship jewellery store in downtown Porto in 1880. The shop specialises in traditional gold filigree pieces,…
Copenhagen
Located at the main entrance to the Botanic Garden, tiny Botanisk Haves Butik stocks a fetching collection of botanically themed gifts. Good local buys…
Prague
The most exclusive and respected of Bohemian glassmakers, Moser was founded in Karlovy Vary in 1857 and is famous for its rich and flamboyant designs. The…
Cardiff
This independent shop is a dream come true for stationery enthusiasts, artists and craftmakers. Stocked wall-to-ceiling with thousands of paints, pens,…
Vienna
'Spice & books for cooks' is the credo of Babettes, with a round-the-world tour of cookbooks to browse. On weekdays, a different lunch special (such as…
Copenhagen
An official Danish 'Royal Purveyor', Sømods Bolcher has been producing bolcher (hard candies) since 1891. The original techniques and recipes are still in…
Cardiff
The focus is less on Cluedo, and more on Dixit and King of Tokyo at this friendly independent gaming shop. It's stacked floor to ceiling with tabletop…
Moscow
Alena Akhmadullina’s romantic, flowing fashions have been wowing trendsetters since 2005, when the St Petersburg designer first showed her stuff in Paris…
Venice
This interior design store has sumptuous fabrics, contemporary design products and sleek fittings and furnishings for sale. The charming owner, Carla…
Notting Hill & West London
This fine, rather small, general bookshop – the inspiration behind the bookshop in Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts' monster rom-com Notting Hill – still sees…
Milan
Taking a leaf out of the concept-store book, Nicola Kitharatzis has created this classical music wonderland, a huge 350-sq-metre space where enthusiasts …
Athens
Pantelis Melissinos continues the sandalmaking tradition started by his grandfather in 1920 and made famous by his poet/cobbler father Stavros, who built…
Kyiv
This small showroom in Podil has a great collection of clothing that incorporates Ukrainian national motifs and modern fashion trends. It's the perfect…
Oltrarno
Once a mechanic’s shop, this workspace for contemporary jewellery-makers brings Florence’s rich history of expert goldsmithing right up to date. The large…
Milan
Home-grown talent Gimmo Etro founded his fashion brand in 1968 and it's still run by the family. Contrary to the usual Milanese penchant for minimalism,…
Athens
The sausages hanging from the ceiling may be plastic (thanks, health codes), but this deli near the central market is the real deal. It makes its own…
Copenhagen
Looking for some Nordic inspiration for your home or wardrobe? Superlove's spacious shop sells a wide range of featured brands, from stylish Scandinavian…
Madrid
La Madrileña has been serving its customers ham, cured meats and sausages since 1909. Its white sausages are perfect for the griddle, or you can try the…
Belgrade
Rakia Bar’s gift shop is the place to go if you’d like to take home a little bit of the spirit of Serbia. The potent fruit brandy comes in a range of…
Staré Město
There are seven of these kinds of Manufaktura outlets across town (another pared-down version has dozens of branches nationwide), but this small emporium…
Chueca
Picture-perfect concept store Do Design is an ode to living artfully. Part fashion supplier, part interior-design dream, it stocks artisanal goods ranging…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This much-loved shop sells a quirky collection of coffee-table books, magazines, card games and stationery, most on the themes of typography, graphic…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Rambling over three storeys, this excellent bookshop is the biggest source of English-language books in Amsterdam. Its greatest strengths are in the artsy…
Vienna
Featuring Scandinavian, French and Dutch designs from labels such as Homecore, esther perbandt and Holmegaard, this open-plan lifestyle store sparsely…
Berlin
This sparkling retail quarter is tailor-made for black-belt mall rats. More than 270 shops vie for your shopping euros, including flagship stores by Karl…
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