Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Folk Concept Store

    Groningen

    Browse an enchanting and eclectic mix of clothing, organic snack bars, vanity bags, homewares, jewellery and arts and crafts at this ecofriendly, folk…

  • Maker Design Loft

    St Petersburg

    Not in the same sprawling, raggedy league as other St Petersburg creative clusters, Maker is really one big shop selling mainly locally designed clothes…

  • Paper & Tea

    Berlin

    Drink in the calming Zen atmosphere in this apothecary-style concept store that stocks dozens of hand-selected whole-leaf and hand-processed tea varieties…

  • VEB Orange

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Viva vintage! With its selection of the most beautiful things from the '60s and '70s (especially from East Germany), this place is a tangible reminder of…

  • Vestkanttorget Flea Market

    Oslo

    If you're happy sifting through heaps of, well, junk in search of an elusive vintage band T-shirt or mid-century ceramic coffee pot, take a chance here…

  • Fedac

    Maspalomas

    If you’re after local handicrafts, visit the small Fedac shop located within the main tourist office. Fedac is a government-sponsored nonprofit store,…

  • La Grande Épicerie Rive Droite

    Paris

    Topped by a dome made up of 2,336 glass prisms and filled with tiled panels, frescoes and mosaics, the Right Bank branch of the beloved gourmet emporium…

  • Zigarren Herzog am Hafen

    Friedrichshain

    If you're a fan of Montecristo, Cohiba or Romeo y Julieta, you can indulge your passion in this upmarket cigar boutique with a 60-sq-metre humidor…

  • Galerie Véro Dodat

    Paris

    For a quick taste of 19th-century Paris, it's hard to beat this shopping arcade, which opened in 1826 and retains its original skylights, ceiling murals,…

  • Teixits Vicens

    Pollença

    Artisans have been making the striped Mallorcan fabrics known as robes de llengües here at this family-run business since 1854, and the contemporary…

  • Hans Appenzeller

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Hans Appenzeller is one of Amsterdam's leading craftspeople working in gold and stone, and he is known for the simplicity and strength of his designs. New…

  • Marie-Louise Orlach

    Paris

    Parisian jeweller Marie-Louise, who works from her home in the 14e arrondissement, is renowned for her pieces (earrings and necklaces) made from original…

  • Folk Folk

    Bratislava

    There's a souvenir to fit every size of luggage space at Folk Folk, from big embroidered rugs to art-deco pendants and cherry-wood hair accessories…

  • Mefia Te

    Clermont-Ferrand

    For a glimpse of the Auvergnat sense of humour, browse the T-shirts and kids' clothing at Mefia Te. Clothes have slogans that riff on Clermontois…

  • Juan Alvarez

    Madrid

    The shop and workshop may be tiny, but Juan Alvarez is one of the most celebrated guitar-makers in Spain. The family business dates back to 1945 and…

  • Niti

    Northern Montenegro

    Niti sells high-quality clothing items (as well as rugs and curtains) made by hand from sheep’s wool, with brightly coloured folksy designs. These…

  • InSpitalfields

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Here's the place to pick up that T-rex skull centrepiece or avocado-print wrapping paper you never knew you needed. InSpitalfields is spellbinding, and…

  • Alma Gemela

    Formentera

    'Alma Gemela' means 'soulmate' in Spanish and this lovely little boutique lives up to its name, specialising in glammed-up espadrilles (€60 to €70), which…

  • Le Goût du Papier

    Bordeaux

    This concept store dedicated to all things paper – stationery, sculptures, books and toys – is wonderful to browse. Its weekend crafting workshops for…

  • FG Albertelli

    Centro Storico

    Although no longer run by the label's founder, society shirtmaker Piero Albertelli, this renowned tailor's continues to dress Rome's well-to-do. Ready-to…

  • Borini

    Centro Storico

    Don’t be fooled by its workaday look – those in the know head to this small corner shop for the latest footwear fashions. Women's styles, ranging from…

  • Potteriet Røros

    Central Norway

    Here you'll find pottery based on traditional designs from all over Trøndelag, along with some creative modern interpretations. The pottery workshop next…

  • Kavka

    Staré Město

    Arguably the best place in Prague to pick up books on Czech art and photography you simply won't find anywhere else. It stocks everything from large…

  • Mushi Mushi

    Barcelona

    A gorgeous little boutique in an area that's not short of them, Mushi Mushi specialises in quirky but elegant women's fashion and accessories,…

  • Traditional Handicrafts Shop

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This government-controlled shop next to the toruist office sells handicrafts, jewellery, ceramics, musical instruments and more. Made in the surrounding…

  • Guerlain

    Paris

    Guerlain is Paris’ most famous parfumerie, and its shop (dating from 1912) is one of the most beautiful in the city. With its shimmering mirror-and-marble…

  • Quesería Rubicón

    Lanzarote

    One of the island's best places to buy local goat’s cheese – and you can taste it first. Choose between smoked, fresh, semicured, or coated with paprika…

  • La Baita - Vecchia Malga

    Bologna

    Bologna's most famous cheese shop carries a wide selection of aged parmigiano reggiano, along with hams and other deli items. It doubles as a wine bar and…

  • Oliviers & Co

    Ljubljana

    Part of a French chain, this shop has gone totally local and sells the finest oils from around the country, including olive oil from Slovenian Istria, the…

  • lala Berlin

    Berlin

    Ex-MTV editor Leyla Piedayesh makes spot-on urban fashion that beautifully reflects Berlin's sassy, unconventional and bohemian spirit. Originally known…

  • Vud

    Trieste

    The shop of a local artisan, Vud showcases the rich tradition of wood craft in the region, along with a nice contemporary simplicity. You might not be in…

  • Les Sisterettes

    Bordeaux

    Sisters Céline and Amandine are the creative 'sisterettes' behind this fashionable boutique specialising in women's clothes by French and local designers…

  • Goochem Speelgoed

    Amsterdam

    This large toy shop spread over two floors has been putting grins on small faces for over three decades. Overlooked by a huge stuffed giraffe, there's a…

  • Malababa

    Bilbao

    High-quality leather products are Malababa's stock in trade. Based in Madrid, the company designs and produces everything in Spain, and uses ecological…

  • Kristina Ti

    Milan

    Kristina Ti specialises in things that are swoon-inducingly pretty but never one-dimensionally girly. Her collection includes very wearable slouchy t…

  • Soul Vintage

    Helsinki

    The aroma of coffee draws you in to tiny Soul Vintage in Kallio. A love of quality clothing and the unwavering aim of stopping society's over-consumption…

  • Olio Donato

    Nice

    Italian influence in Nice has always been strong, and it remains so today in shops such as Olio Donato, where you'll find a wealth of products from…

  • The Corner Shop

    Madrid

    This fine Huertas shop does a carefully curated collection of men's and women's fashions, with brand names like Scotch Soda, Blue Hole, Andy and Lucy and…

  • Fish Market

    Nice

    Pick up freshly caught fish from Nice’s daily fish market.

  • Centro di Restauro CPRCA

    Volterra

    Conservators Silvia Gazzina and Rita Scarselli run this paper and parchment restoration laboratory that is used by major cultural organisations and…

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