Augusta Perusia Cioccolato e Gelateria
Perugia
Founded in 2000 by Giacomo Mangano, an expert chocolatier who learned his craft at Perugina, Augusta Perusia is a renowned chocolate maker. This, the…
Must-see shopping in Europe
San Polo & Santa Croce
Stefania Giannici’s nimble fingers have been practising origami since she was four years old. Now a master of her craft, she folds, prints, rolls and…
Budapest
If he can have a pair of bespoke shoes from Vass or Rozsnyai Shoes, why can’t she have a pair of custom-made gloves lined with cashmere? You’ll find them…
Venice
Venetian pirates once headed to Constantinople for all their interior-decoration needs, but today they'd need look no further than Caigo da Mar. This tiny…
Palermo
Using traditional techniques and Tuscan leather (including vegetable-tanned leather), self-taught leather craftsman Francesco Pellegrino and his partner…
Mimo San Sebastián Gourmet Shop
San Sebastián
Located inside the regal Hotel Maria Cristina, this is where those with a real appreciation of fine food and wine come to do their shopping. The shop also…
Iraklio
An Iraklio landmark since 1974, this little shop stocks an expertly curated selection of Cretan and Greek music, from old and rare recordings to the…
Barcelona
An excellent little neighbourhood bodega, Bonavista endeavours to seek out great wines at reasonable prices. The stock is mostly from Catalonia and…
Perugia
Part cafe, restaurant, cultural space and gourmet supermarket, trendy Umbrò occupies the former Ospedale di Santa Maria della Misericordia, one of the…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
On a street renowned for its fine paper and stationery boutiques, Mélodies Graphiques' soundtrack of classical music makes it an especially charming spot…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Aficionados of smoked salmon should pay a visit to Inverawe Smokehouse and Fishery, 2 miles east of Taynuilt, where local salmon (and trout, herring and…
Mercato Caramanico a Poggioreale
Naples
Also known as the Mercatino delle Scarpe (Shoe Market), Naples' largest open-air market is famous for its kicks, from designer overstock to no-frills…
St Petersburg
There is never a dull moment at this underground (in both senses of the word) art gallery. In the front room, you’ll see some fairly mainstream stuff for…
Lanzarote
First launched in the 1980s with just 16 artisan vendors, Teguise's enormous, very touristed Sunday-morning market carpets the old town, with flamenco on…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Ladies get their kicks at this female-run trainer boutique, which was the first in the UK to offer a women's-only selection of premium sneakers. In…
Nişantaşi, Bomonti & Harbiye
Elegant yet just a bit off-kilter, the contemporary ceramic pieces made by Zeynep Saraçoğlu and Pınar Philliskirk have an air of wabi-sabi – the ancient…
Vienna
Viennese-designed and -made clothes for babies and children aged up to 12 years – they're both functional and playful, such as stripey tops with animal…
Notting Hill & West London
With a humongous cousin in Stratford (and one pencilled in for Croydon), this full-on retail mecca was London’s first mall and is now, after an extension…
Barcelona
One of the city's most loved events, festival-vibe Palo Market takes over an old Poblenou warehouse wreathed in flowers and greenery once a month. Local…
Sorrento
Dating from 1863, this old-fashioned warehouse-shop is a classic. Knowledgeable assistants guide you through the three floors of locally made goods,…
Como
First opened in 1919, this is the last remaining silk shop in town dedicated to selling Como-designed-and-made silk ties, scarves, throws and sarongs…
Staré Město
Around since the mid-90s, this now-international Czech chain produces natural health and beauty products made using herbs and plants grown on an organic…
Syracuse
The hand-painted ceramics of Dutch-born, Ortygia-based artist Caroline van Riet burst with childlike joy. Cheerful, storybook-like creatures, sunny island…
Venice
Hand-coloured lithographs of fanciful lagoon fish, 19th-century miniatures of cats dressed as generals, and vintage cufflinks make for charming souvenirs…
Latin Quarter
This chandeliered boutique – one of several in Paris – concentrates on one dessert, the marvellous merveilleux: meringue layered with whipped cream and…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
If you're after a hard-to-find grappa or a special wine, this excellent enoteca is the place. Piero Costantini's superbly stocked shop is a point of…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
In the heady days of May 1968 amid Paris’ student uprisings, Sonia Rykiel opened her inaugural Left Bank boutique here, and went on to revolutionise…
Bruges
The cool concrete exterior of L’Heroine stands out among the chains. Here you’ll find established Belgian designers Dries Van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester…
Zagreb
This 80-year-old family-run hat shop oozes old Zagreb charms. The headgear is meticulously handcrafted following a traditional approach, but infused with…
The West End
Made in England with rare, exotic ingredients from around the globe, fabulously fragrant natural-beauty brand Molton Brown is the toiletries choice for…
Genoa
A treasure trove of upmarket vintage fashion with pieces from classic Italian designers such as Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci, with some fashion…
Staré Město
There are lots of high-quality household accessories here, from wrought-iron chairs and lamps forged by Bohemian blacksmiths to scented wooden chests made…
Trieste
Marco and Michele's handprinted textiles are inspired by traditional Balkan scarves. In fact, their workshop has revived a family business that once…
Central Anatolia
If you find yourself in Çorum on a Wednesday, spare some time to stroll the mammoth weekly market that sets up just off Inönü Caddesi, in front of the…
Centro Storico
Women's ballet flats and elegant, everyday bags in rainbow colours and super-soft leather are the hallmarks of the Rome-born Marta Ray brand. At this…
The West End
A stone’s throw from the British Museum, this bookshop has been running for almost a century and specialises in the occult. The shop stocks a variety of…
Wallonia
One of Wallonia's most atmospheric bookstores, Livre Ou Verre sells a beautiful selection of secondhand books. But even if you don't read French, it's…
Beyoğlu
Having returned to İstanbul after many years living and working around the globe, siblings Emre and Zeynep Lale Rende decided to open a concept store…
St Petersburg
In the sumptuous surroundings of the Museum of Decorative & Applied Arts, this is a great place to buy contemporary local art. You'll find quite extensive…
Marseille
Head to the boutique of Santons Marcel Carbonel (within the Musée du Santon) for tiny kiln-fired figures – or santons (from santoùn, meaning ‘little saint…
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