St Petersburg
Contemporary Russian designers for both men and women are represented in this stylishly minimalist boutique on the 2nd floor of a grand building that's…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Milan
This 1930s studio is a blast from the past with its wood-framed cabinets packed with frames, ranging from vintage '60s butterfly lenses to chic modern…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Launched by a well-travelled German-Danish couple, this soothing homewares haven stocks scented candles, yoga mats, woven baskets and other alluring…
Óbidos
The original of two shops showcasing Caldas da Rainha–based ceramicist Sónia Borga's contemporary, distinctly unkitschy ceramic, pottery, porcelain and…
Venice
Hiding in plain sight on touristy Strada Nova, this authentic Murano glass shop stocks jewellery from some of Venice's very best glass artists, many of…
The West End
This small independent record store has hardly changed since it opened in 1984. Even this far into the 21st century, Reckless is still stuffed with people…
Terracotta Ceramiche di Caltagirone
Syracuse
This is where the cognoscenti (including Dolce & Gabbana) head for beautiful ceramics from Caltagirone, a central Sicilian town famed for its ceramic…
Sóller
A dynamic and inspiring artistic space that's simply bursting with ideas, Arte Artesanía is at once classy and avant-garde, with its designer jewellery…
Prague
In 2018 Charaktery was started by six designers who banded together to open a shop. Now it's a collective showroom and workshop, offering a rare…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
One-of-a-kind high-fashion parapluies (parasols) and ombrelles (umbrellas) as well as cannes (walking sticks) are handmade by Alexandra Sojfer, who bought…
Paris
Founded in 1820, this extraordinary two-level store – more like an old-fashioned warehouse than a shiny, chic boutique – carries an incredible selection…
Staré Město
Prague's foodie scene attains its apotheosis in this quite upmarket, art-deco arcade dedicated to fine food. As well as eateries such as Naše Maso and…
Yerevan
All of Nairian’s hair- and body-care products are organic, sulphate-free and made in Armenia, often using beloved local ingredients such as tarragon,…
Barcelona
Lined with bold original works by Barcelona artists, this graceful showroom specialises in Scandinavian vintage furniture from the 1940s to 1970s, which…
Vernazza
Pick up a fine bottle of Nebbiolo or Montepulciano at this welcoming small wine shop on the main drag. You'll also find Sciacchetrà (dessert wine local to…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
This tiny shop, specialising in beads and absolutely everything else you could possibly need to craft your own piece of jewellery, is a real visual feast…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
As much a museum as a shop (look up to see the 1565-built timber ceiling), WonderWood specialises in the moulded-plywood creations of George Nelson,…
Trieste
A former screen-printing factory, with beautiful original architecture, is home to this interesting textiles workshop and retail shop. Triestine designers…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Run by an enthusiastic young couple, this deli has a vast range of carefully sourced gourmet products, with an emphasis on Spanish delights such as great…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Puzzleurs and puzzleuses will love the selection of hand-cut wooden jigsaws available in this shop. Ranging in size (and degree of difficulty) from 80 to…
Milan
It all began in Padua with Marol Paresi combining her love of travel and her craft skills to create ethnically inspired and artfully beaded, embroidered…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Known for timeless basics jazzed up with a subtle touch of leather or lurex perhaps, this design house's fashions are sophisticated and easy to wear. At…
Syracuse
The flamboyant jewellery of Messina-born Massimo Izzo is not for wallflowers. Bursting with life and whimsy, his creations are bold and idiosyncratic,…
Kilkenny City
Originally from Germany, Rudolf Heltzel has been creating fine-art jewellery in Kilkenny since 1968, and now works with his son Christopher creating…
Naxos
Gun-metal amphorae with a twinkle of mica line the street by this ceramics shop on the main pedestrian drag. They are locally made, as are the beautiful…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Built in 1861 to provide slate for schools, this workshop now earns its coin making garden ornaments, place mats, picture frames, cake stands and other…
Modica
Modica's much-loved flea market is one of the best in the region. Held on the last Sunday of the month, its rows of stalls peddle everything from vintage…
St Petersburg
Nearly all samovars (metal containers holding boiling water) in Russia are made in the town of Tula, south of Moscow, but this beautiful showroom is the…
Vernazza
Hidden behind a small weather-beaten facade, Bottega d'Arte sells the lush paintings of Antonio Greco, who spent his childhood in Vernazza. His works of…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Independent outdoors shop LD Mountain Centre, established in 1966, was one of the first of its kind in Britain and is the creator of the renowned Berghaus…
Berlin
Fans of international comics and graphic novels can easily lose a few hours browsing around this very cool repository of books, DVDs, soundtracks and…
Aliados & Bolhão
This delightfully old-fashioned emporium is crammed with traditional Portuguese products – sardines, sausages, dried cod and octopus, broa de Avintes …
Tienda Librería de la Alhambra
Granada
A fabulous shop for Alhambra aficionados, with a great collection of books dedicated to the monument, its art and its history. You'll find everything from…
Warsaw
Despite much of its main hall having been converted into a modern supermarket, Hala Mirowska is worth visiting for its architecture alone. The ornate red…
The West End
Beyond the quality of leather and fabrics and gorgeously chic styling, a frequent motif of these beautifully made and elegant British couture women's…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
With its century-old stained glass, gilt trim, Italian marble and soaring leather ceilings, this tobacco emporium is worth checking out even if you're not…
Funchal
This huge shop selling secondhand and new books fills an entire palace and claims to stock more than 100,000 titles, making it Portugal's largest. Most of…
Palma de Mallorca
This extraordinary collection of secondhand books, including some really valuable treasures, rambles over three floors. It's the place for secondhand,…
Centro Storico
Outfitting Catholic clergy since the early 1800s, and bringing the Knights of Malta and the Holy Sepulchre into the fold in the 1960s, this large boutique…
Corniglia
One of Corniglia's shop-owning pioneers, Fanny has been in business since 1997, selling brightly hued ceramics (pitchers, trays, cups, olive dishes) as…
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