Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Shop 12

    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…

  • Matalou at Home/Blanc

    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,…

  • El Rincon Extremeño

    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 –…

  • Lurdes Bergada

    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…

  • Rzik

    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…

  • Teddington Cheese

    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…

  • Codo

    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…

  • We Are Paris

    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…

  • Ekseption

    Salamanca

    This elegant showroom store consistently leads the way with the latest trends, spanning catwalk designs alongside a look that is more informal, though…

  • La Feluca

    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…

  • Album

    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…

  • Geigenbau Winterling

    Hamburg

    In a city with such a distinguished classical music tradition, Geigenbau Winterling should be a pilgrimage place for serious musicians. You'll find…

  • Trippen

    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…

  • Perinnye Ryady

    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,…

  • La Belle Histoire

    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…

  • Pannier Market

    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…

  • Oudemanhuispoort Book Market

    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…

  • Il Mercante di Sabbia

    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…

  • Sal de Ibiza

    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…

  • Arte Viana

    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…

  • Fratelli D'Angelo di Donato

    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…

  • Bric A Brac

    Staré Město

    This is a wonderfully cluttered cave of old household items, glassware, toys, apothecary jars, enamel signs, rusty bikes, typewriters and stringed…

  • Archibald & Zoé

    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…

  • Viva Organic

    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,…

  • Butteghetta Magica

    Genoa

    Stock your kitchen from a selection of brightly glazed traditional ceramics and beautiful contemporary kitchenware. This is also the place to buy a…

  • Janne Ibiza

    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…

  • Bottega d'Arte Giuliana Longo

    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…

  • Perlei

    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…

  • Nilüfer Karaca

    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…

  • De KaasKampanje van Haarlem

    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…

  • Be

    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…

  • Berg und Tal

    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…

  • Saint Georges

    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…

  • Comptoir Corrézien

    Paris

    Caviar, smoked salmon, Corsican honey, wild duck and geese, fresh and dried mushrooms, Berthillon ice cream and truffles in season are among the…

  • St Nicholas Market

    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…

  • Rellik

    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…

  • Loewe

    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…

  • Célestin's

    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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