Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Marcello Mastroianni and Jean Paul Belmondo all wore them, and now you can too. Borsalino has been producing quality men…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Silves
In a white-washed building, Roger Metcalfe's ceramic's studio specialises in panels of beautiful azulejos (hand-painted tiles), lamp bases, bowls, vases…
L'Eixample
A new collection comes out every month at Dr Bloom, so the stock is constantly rotating. Designed and made in Barcelona, the label's dresses, tops, shawls…
Prague
If you think Czech beer begins and ends with Pilsner Urquell, a visit to the tasting room at Pivní Galerie (the Beer Gallery) will lift the scales from…
Gozo
Once a British Army camp, this village offers the chance to buy rugs, glass, pottery, lace and more. There are regular demonstrations by local artisans…
Warsaw
Shops selling jewellery, trinkets and object d'art made from Baltic amber are common around the Old Town. This one on Central Sq offers a wide range of…
Tuscany
Previous season's collections by D&G, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Missoni et al at discounted prices, 40km north of Florence. A shuttle bus (adult/reduced €13…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Famed British scent-maker Jo Malone opened this shop in 2013, here on a street where she once had a job as a young florist. It features the entrepreneur's…
Galway City
Hand-thrown pottery by Galway artist Judy Greene incorporates designs inspired by Ireland's flora and landscapes. Also displayed in her boutique are…
The Burren
Top-notch art and glass works by Irish artists are for sale at this airy gallery alongside photographs and books on the region. It doubles as a cafe and…
Pristina
On the southern outskirts of the city, the Albi Mall is a giant new shopping mall complex filled with well-known glossy high-street brands, a multi-screen…
Ostend
Ostend's busy fish market is a briny bustling place and well worth a walk around its several wagon-stalls hawking smoked and cooked fish, pre-fried…
Dublin
Housed in a 19th-century sugar refinery that was Dublin's first iron-structured building, this seven-storey design centre houses studios for around 20…
Oxford
This charming shop sells games of every kind and age, from the latest board games – including bestsellers such as Ticket To Ride and Dreaming Spires, set…
Notting Hill & West London
With its light wood floor and engaging staff, Daunt Books is a major fixture in the London book-selling world. The flagship Daunt Books branch may be on…
El Raval
Designers Urko Martinez and Sandra Liberal handcraft their own minimalist women's fashion in this bright, breezy El Raval studio-boutique, which also…
City West & Charlottenburg
Given the sort of city Berlin is, sooner or later you may just need to update your fetish wardrobe, and Hautnah’s three floors of erotic outfits should do…
St Petersburg
The city’s only dedicated English-language bookshop has a good selection of contemporary literature, classics, dictionaries, history and travel writing –…
Paris
One of the most well-known consignment stores in Paris, Lorette & Jasmin carries a diverse range of gently used luxury brands (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel…
Centro Storico
In business since 1890, De Sanctis stocks an impressive line of ceramics from producers in Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria and Campania. Sunbursts of colour…
Montalcino
Stocking pecorino, stracchino, caprino and fresh ricotta made by the Chironi family at their podere (farm) on the edge of town, this wonderfully pungent…
The West End
This specialist stationary shop stocks just about every wooden-handled rubber stamp you care to imagine: from London icons like phone boxes and the Houses…
Prague
This antique shop is a collector’s delight, crammed with cases and cabinets overflowing with vintage toys, model trains, dolls, coins, medals, jewellery,…
Frankfurt am Main
At this traditional Sachsenhausen ceramics manufacturer, you can buy an authentic Bembel made either here on the premises or at Töpferei Maurer's larger…
Ioannina
This third-generation handmade knife shop has kept up with the times nicely. You can pick up a beautifully crafted chef's knife, sturdy scissors, even an…
Tirana
Right in the heart of the city, this long-established bookshop has an excellent selection of books on Albania (including many in English) you're unlikely…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
When in Rome, buy a beautiful hat handcrafted by Rome-based milliner Patrizia Fabri at her tiny boutique near Piazza del Popolo. Be it a stylish turban,…
Pag Island
Near the tourist office, this tiny shop sells a range of reeking, locally produced cheeses and is open year-round.
De Pijp
Perfect for Sarphatipark picnic supplies, Bier Baum has fridges keeping many of its craft beers cold, and growlers that you can fill by the litre. Look…
Sarajevo
Built in 1543 as part of Gazi Husrev-beg's bequest, this 109m-long vaulted stone-and-brick bazaar wouldn't be out of place in Istanbul – although the lost…
Barcelona
Just off Sarrià’s main square, this cheery boutique designs and creates its own bright, boldly styled pieces in Barcelona. Finds include lovely vibrant…
Sultanahmet
Nakkaş sells carpets, textiles, ceramics and jewellery. Its varied collection of more than 20,000 carpets and kilims includes antique rugs, hand-woven…
Derry (Londonderry)
A handful of craft shops sell Derry crystal, handwoven cloth, ceramics, jewellery and other local craft items in this renovated courtyard. One of the best…
Berlin
The first German branch of this coveted Australian beauty label is worth stopping by if only to admire the stunning Bauhaus-inspired store that's tiled in…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Whether you're after retro maps, air plants in science-class-beaker terrariums, vintage special-occasion glassware or taxidermied birdlife, this warren of…
Lille
Most of the 60-plus jewellery designers showcased by Bettina Flament at any one time are French, alongside a handful of others from across Europe. All of…
Funchal
Exquisitely renovated by architect Paul David, the man behind Calheta's Casa das Mudas, this old embroidery factory and mechanic's shop has been…
Aragón
It won’t take you long to deduce that La Confianza is the oldest grocery shop in Spain. With its tiled floors, elegant mirrors and old-fashioned shelves…
Venice
The 19th century bumps into the 21st in this hidden corner showcase of rare Murano glass, ranging from spun-gold chandeliers beloved by royal decorators…
Bottega dei Sapori e dei Saperi della Legalità
Palermo
For edible souvenirs with a dollop of social consciousness, consider buying some wine, olive oil, pasta, couscous or marmalade – all grown on lands…
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