Syracuse
Fans of contemporary, one-of-kind jewellery will adore Shop 12, run by a young Frenchman who spends his time between Syracuse and Paris. From Medusa…
Syracuse
Fans of contemporary, one-of-kind jewellery will adore Shop 12, run by a young Frenchman who spends his time between Syracuse and Paris. From Medusa…
Syntagma & Plaka
Two designers share the space here. Matalou at Home creates an appealing range of affordable bags and accessories from leather, cotton and natural fibres,…
La Laguna
A good place to buy jamón ibérico de bellota (from acorn-fed black pigs) priced at around €40 a kilo. Other less expensive hams are also available –…
Chueca
Lurdes Bergada and Syngman Cucala, a mother-and-son designer team from Barcelona, offer classy and original men’s and women’s fashions using neutral…
Bilbao
Street fashion goes green at this hip little store, where everything is made from recycled materials. You'll find colourful messenger bags made from old…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
As you come down – or head up – Richmond Hill, stop by this cheesemongers that packs a veritable smorgasbord of cheesy delights into a small space. Over…
Madrid
Classy designer jewellery handcrafted in Barcelona from silver, pewter and other natural products is a real find down this quiet pedestrian lane off the…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Handcrafted items in this little shop are the work of designers and artisans from the Île-de-France région encompassing Paris and its surrounds. The…
Salamanca
This elegant showroom store consistently leads the way with the latest trends, spanning catwalk designs alongside a look that is more informal, though…
Sorrento
If you're after an obscure memento, make a pit stop at this little treasure trove. You'll find everything from historic photographs of Sorrento and…
Latin Quarter
Album specialises in bandes dessinées (comic strips), which have an enormous following in France, with everything from Tintin and Babar to erotic comics…
Hamburg
In a city with such a distinguished classical music tradition, Geigenbau Winterling should be a pilgrimage place for serious musicians. You'll find…
Berlin
Forget about 10cm heels! Berlin-based Trippen’s shoes are designed with the human anatomy in mind, yet are light years ahead in style compared to the…
St Petersburg
Scores of arts-and-craft stores can be found in this arcade in the middle of Dumskaya ul. Among them are Collection, with a wide range of painted works,…
Turin
Torinese women have a very particular version of the Italian bella figura and the mostly Italian designers here (with Japan and France also occasionally…
Dartmoor National Park
A vast Victorian covered hall that's home to hundreds of stalls stacked with an eclectic range of shabby-chic goodies; there's everything from silver…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Secondhand books weigh down the tables in the atmospheric covered alleyway between Oudezijds Achterburgwal and Kloveniersburgwal, where you'll rub tweed…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Soft lighting from the handcrafted lamps on sale illuminates the shop window, making the alluring display of silver jewellery shimmer. Inside, you can…
South Ibiza
Amid turquoise-tastic design, savour salty treats made with all-natural sea salt harvested from Ibiza's glittering Ses Salines natural park. Salts are…
Viana do Castelo
If Viana's Costume Museum leaves you lusting after your very own traditional Portuguese outfit, stroll a few blocks south to this main street boutique…
Naples
A veritable library of fabrics, Fratelli D'Angelo di Donato was founded by brothers Mario, Antonio and Augusto D'Angelo in 1931. Still run by the same…
Staré Město
This is a wonderfully cluttered cave of old household items, glassware, toys, apothecary jars, enamel signs, rusty bikes, typewriters and stringed…
Bordeaux
Shop for prêt à porter fashion for women and children, shoes, accessories and homewares – all 100% made in France – in this stylish new concept store…
Cardiff
In the most upmarket suburb of Cardiff is the city's first zero waste shop. All of its stock is organic, sustainable and from chemical-free,…
Genoa
Stock your kitchen from a selection of brightly glazed traditional ceramics and beautiful contemporary kitchenware. This is also the place to buy a…
Formentera
For the ultimate barefoot-chic Balearic bikini, drop by the Es Pujols workshop of this small Ibiza-born brand, where the uberskimpy two-pieces come in a…
Venice
Giuliana’s shop is the dream hat-cupboard of any true sartorialist. Styles range from hand-woven Montecristi panama hats to a fuchsia felt number made for…
Les Estampes Japonaises de L'Atelier St Romain
Rouen
This charming, small shop at the heart of town has a tremendous collection of historic Japanese prints and the owner speaks excellent English. Prices…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This tiny artisanal jeweller on Monti's best shopping street showcases handmade pieces by Tammar Edelman and Elinor Avni that will appeal to those with a…
Beyoğlu
Local designer Nilüfer Karaca creates sculptural pieces in muted tones that customers can purchase off the rack or have made to measure in two or three…
Haarlem
Premium Dutch cheeses, such as Roomano (a hard Gouda-like cheese from Friesland) and Zeekraalkaas (sheep's-milk cheese with samphire from the West Frisian…
Barcelona
With several branches around town, Be is a fun place to browse for clothes, accessories and all kinds of trinkets. You're likely to find Fjällräven Kånken…
Zürich
Swiss-sourced food and drink specialities from small producers fill the shelves at this artisan grocery. You'll find honey from Zürich, sausages from…
Prenzlauer Berg
Laid-back and low-key, Saint Georges bookshop is a sterling spot to track down new and used English-language fiction and nonfiction. The selection…
Paris
Caviar, smoked salmon, Corsican honey, wild duck and geese, fresh and dried mushrooms, Berthillon ice cream and truffles in season are among the…
Bristol
Quality contemporary goods sit beside heritage features in this Georgian corn exchange, making for cheery browsing among goods ranging from jewellery and…
Mercatino Antiquariato Piazza Marina
Palermo
Palermo's best-loved flea market takes over Piazza Marina and surrounding streets every Sunday morning. Those with a sharp eye can find some real…
Notting Hill & West London
Incongruously located opposite one of London’s most notorious tower blocks – the grimly iconic concrete Trellick Tower – Rellik is a fashionista-favourite…
L'Eixample
Loewe is one of Spain’s leading and oldest fashion stores, founded in 1846. It specialises in luxury leather (shoes, accessories and travel bags), and…
Lille
Watch the brewing in action at this microbrewery before buying its beers, such as La Dix (a blonde with 10 hops varieties), Wal (Tripel with pepper and…
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