Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Lanz

    Vienna

    Tracht (traditional Austrian clothing) for men, women and children fills the racks at Lanz. Browse for Lederhosen, Dirndls (women’s traditional dress) and…

  • Abuela Ili Chocolate

    Las Alpujarras

    With branches also in Capileira and Granada, this cosy shop has been making artisan chocolates since the 1990s. You'll find wacky flavours such as…

  • Confitería Mantecadas Velasco

    Castilla y León

    The word among locals-in-the-know is that Confitería Mantecadas Velasco serves some of the best mantecadas (a cake-like sweet) and other pastries in…

  • Oliva da Praça

    Guimarães

    Opened by a young local couple in 2017, this shop specialises in award-winning extra-virgin olive oils from the neighbouring state of Trás-os-Montes,…

  • Sissy-Boy Homeland

    Amsterdam

    A Dutch high-street clothing store stocking highly wearable, affordable clothes in appealing soft colours and fabrics. The kids' selection is particularly…

  • Alnilam

    Helsinki

    Globes in a dizzying array of colours and sizes (some illuminated as lamps), maps, compasses, telescopes, kaleidoscopes, hot-air balloon sculptures,…

  • Ateliê das Artes

    The Beiras

    Local artisans João Robalo and Salete Afonso display their hand-crafted creations, including painted decorative tiles and objets d'art in various…

  • Gilberto

    Bologna

    In business since 1905, this speciality food shop in Bologna's Quadrilatero district features well-stocked shelves full of wine, olive oil, truffles,…

  • Goiuri

    San Sebastián

    If you're looking for a new statement-making swimsuit to wear on the beach, head to Goiuri. It stocks its own bikinis and one-pieces for women and Sargori…

  • Retrosaria das Flores

    Ribeira

    This retro-flavoured haberdashery is a wonderful place to browse for buttons, wool, embroidery and flamboyantly printed fabrics (some of which have been…

  • Ibiz – Artigianato in Cuoio

    Centro Storico

    In her diminutive family workshop, Elisa Nepi and her team craft beautiful butter-soft leather wallets, bags, belts, keyrings and sandals in elegant…

  • Shoe-Maker's Bazaar

    Safranbolu

    The restored Yemeniciler Arastası is the best place to start looking for crafts, although the makers of the light, flat-heeled shoes who used to work here…

  • Rodios Pottery

    Skopelos

    Known for its black-clay pieces made in ancient Greek style, Rodios is one of Skopelos' original and best-known pottery-making families, now into its…

  • BWA Warszawa

    Warsaw

    Taking its name from the old Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych (Bureau of Artistic Exhibitions), a state body during communist times, BWA showcases the work of a…

  • Irene's Dirndl Liab'

    Krems an der Donau

    This traditional outfitters will set you up with handmade Dirndl and Ledehosen for a few hundred euros, but the beautiful creations are great to browse,…

  • Wienerkleid

    Vienna

    Doris Bittermann designs and sews seasonal fashion ranges at her Vienna studio that she sells here in her boutique. Her eco-inspired neo-vintage women's…

  • De Papel

    Chueca

    Tucked away on a quiet Chueca street, this gorgeous paper and stationery store stocks artfully displayed notebooks and other paper products, with a focus…

  • Samuel Coraux

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The stark black façade at this hybrid boutique-workshop provides a dramatic contrast to the brilliantly coloured, contemporary creations crafted inside by…

  • Co Couture

    Belfast

    This small subterranean shop has won prizes for its hand-crafted chocolates made using raise trade (a step up from fair trade) chocolate from Madagascar…

  • City Market

    Kotor

    Self-caterers can stock up at this food market under the town walls. The vendors are happy to give out free samples of everything, from local pršut and…

  • Termitti

    Tbilisi

    This charming Sololaki studio produces much sought-after leather goods, including beautiful backpacks, handbags, wallets, bumbags and various other…

  • Loredana Mandas

    Cagliari

    For something very special, seek out this jewellery workshop where artisan Loredana Mandas creates the exquisite gold filigree for which Sardinia is so…

  • La Maison du Chocolat

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Pralines, ganaches and fruit chocolates are the hallmark of this exquisite chocolatier. Other treats include macarons inspired by its signature chocolates…

  • Artěl

    Malá Strana

    Traditional Bohemian glass-making meets modern design in this stylish shop founded by US designer Karen Feldman. In addition to hand-blown designer…

  • La Portorriqueña

    El Raval

    Coffee beans from around the world, freshly ground before your eyes, have been the winning formula for this well-established store since 1902, though it…

  • Materia Ceramica Taticchi

    Perugia

    Pop into this small artisanal workshop and you'll find modern ceramicist Maria Antonietta Taticchi hard at work on her contemporary designs, often…

  • Sombrerería Medrano

    Madrid

    They've been making hats at this place since 1832, and while concessions have been made to modern fashions, the look here is reassuringly a classic one…

  • Polish Poster Gallery

    Warsaw

    Living up to its name, the Polish Poster Gallery stocks a broad collection of locally produced posters, both originals and cheaper new prints. A…

  • Guillaume Moisson

    Lille

    Streetscapes and landscapes of Lille along with landscapes of the surrounding region are painted in a contemporary realist style at northern France artist…

  • Eres

    Paris

    Women who have despaired of buying a swimsuit in the past will understand why those designed by Eres have become a must-have item. The stunning suits are…

  • Andrea Hinnen

    Zürich

    Brilliant colours and bold patterns distinguish the work of Swiss-born, New York–trained clothing designer Andrea Hinnen. Chat with the artist herself…

  • Makers

    Bristol

    The carefully curated selection of goods made by mostly local craftspeople on show here includes exquisite silk scarfs, fine pottery, delicate jewellery,…

  • Jakoby

    Prague

    The women's clothing label Jakoby, by local designer Kristýna Bratinková, is all about structure and simplicity. Her pieces feature strong lines, durable…

  • Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves

    Paris

    One of the friendliest in Paris, the Porte de Vanves flea market has over 380 stalls. Av Georges Lafenestre has lots of ‘curios’ that don’t quite qualify…

  • Frenken

    Den Haag

    Saint Martins–trained Eric Frenken was the head designer of women's wear at Viktor & Rolf before launching his own equally quirky label. His beautifully…

  • Le Labo

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Sniff your way through 16 scents, each carefully crafted by a nez (nose) in Grasse in southern France, then place your order for a hand-blended fragrance.

  • Fabriksbutik Höganäs Saltglaserat

    Skåne

    This is Sweden’s most famous pottery factory, established in 1835. Its trademark brown salt-glazed pottery is a veritable national icon and its famous…

  • Monde Ethique

    Lyon

    Monde Ethique proves that you don't have to sacrifice style when it comes to eco-friendly gear. Here you'll find messenger bags, wallets and billfolds…

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