Bordeaux
Every self-respecting cook has a Le Creuset pot in their pantry. Shop for the hefty, cast-iron casseroles, pans and pots in every colour of the rainbow…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Sultanahmet
Gleaming Russian icons, delicate calligraphy (old and new), ceramics, karagöz (shadow-puppet theatre) puppets, Ottoman prints and contemporary paintings…
Istanbul
Tucked into the corner of Fes Cafe near the Grand Bazaar, this tiny boutique stocks top-quality towels, peştemels (cotton bath wraps) and olive-oil soap.
Göreme
A classy selection of handmade ceramics, both modern and traditionally inspired, with a lot of unusual pieces that you won't see at Cappadocia's other…
Edinburgh
Distinctive, hand-crafted jewellery is the hallmark of goldsmith Liam Ross. Choose from the range of gorgeous rings, bracelets and pendants on display, or…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
‘Exquisite’ fails to describe the creations of one of Paris’ top pastry chefs, Tokyo-born Sadaharu Aoki. His gourmet works include boxes of 72 different…
Genoa
An intriguing historic chocolate shop (established 1780) that specialises in candied flowers and floral waters: it really does feel as if nothing has…
Lübeck
Close to the eastern end of Glockenglesserstrasse is where you'll find all sorts of interesting little artist workshops and boutiques. This local…
Valletta
Mdina Glass features hand-blown glass produced by craft workshops near Mdina, in a range of styles and colours from traditional to decidedly modern –…
Madrid
Beautifully crafted baby dolls make a lovely gift or souvenir of your little one's visit to the city. These are the real deal, not mass-produced, and…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
A gramophone plays vinyl classics as divas grab vintage styles, from psychedelic prints to 6in platforms and pencil skirts, at this Bairro Alto hipster…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
At any one time, the discount outlet shop of design showcase L'Exception has 3000 pieces at up to 70% off from more than 400 French fashion and homewares…
Naples
Overlooking the spectacular Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo is this erudite little bookshop, popular with writers and intellectuals. There's a small foreign…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
At this 'perfume bar', the 'barkeepers' guide you through a range of scents in glass flasks to help you discover your ideal fragrance from its range…
Hania
On the waterfront, this bookshop sells a good range of travel guides, hiking guides to Samaria Gorge and books on Crete, as well as international press…
Taormina
This eclectic shop is a fun place to browse for striking Italian jewellery, as well as ceramics, paintings, local fragrances and curiosities that might…
Leith
Flux is an outlet for contemporary British and overseas arts and crafts, including stained glass, metalware, jewellery and ceramics, all ethically sourced…
Hamburg
This small but knowledgeable wine shop specialises in wines from Germany, France, Italy and Spain, although you might find the occasional bottle from…
Glasgow
Normally taking place on one Sunday per month, this market packs out St Luke's with quality vintage and secondhand stalls. Check the website for upcoming…
Galeries Lafayette – Home & Gourmet
Paris
This five-floor Galeries Lafayette store near the main shop has homewares as well as a food emporium, Lafayette Gourmet.
Belfast
Easily recognised by the gaggle of Goths hovering outside the door, this place has been around for decades but remains a cult favourite for hippie and…
Cagliari
This airy showroom is a cut above Cagliari's other souvenir shops. It showcases a range of products made by island artisans, including hand-crafted…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Everything's handmade at this longstanding mask workshop specialising in mainly traditional designs: from commedia dell'arte (masked theatre) characters…
Palma de Mallorca
This sprawling shop showcases wickerwork, much of it made in Mallorca as well as in mainland Spain. There are mats, baskets, hats and smaller decorative…
Trieste
Ludovika, a jewellery designer, and Nika, a photographer, showcase the work of Trieste's young creatives in this beautifully bohemian shop front. Their…
Warsaw
The popular 'Golden Terraces' mall hosts major local and international chains, including Zara, H&M, Sephora and the Empik book and CD store. It also has…
Paris
The Printemps department store, carrying menswear. On the 7th and 8th floors, the gourmet section, Le Printemps du Goût, is dedicated to artisan French…
Malmö
This is your one-stop shop for all things Scandi-design related: books, homewares, gifts, cards and souvenirs. It's a great place to get gifts for your…
Galeries Lafayette – Men's Store
Paris
Spanning four floors of menswear and accessories, this department store's menswear shop is connected to the main store via walkways on the 2nd and 3rd…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This emporium dedicated to the tea leaf has a heady array of infusions from all over the world, packed into bright containers that are neatly arrayed on…
Bristol
If Bristol's hipsters have got you wanting to up your sartorial game, head here for a quality selection of pre-loved threads ranging from lumberjack…
Vienna
Adorable items for babies and toddlers, most with cute animal motifs, are designed and made here on site: mobiles, rattles, pram pendants and chains, hand…
Greater Reykjavík
Rents out a wide range of camping equipment. The one-person Ring Road Starter Kit costs 11,950kr for up to two days. Reserve at least 24 hours in advance…
Venice
Prolific sibling artisans Maddelena Venier and Alessandro Salvadori pack their tiny boutique with whimsical creations such as wire fish-skeleton…
Emilia-Romagna
This is the spot to come to buy (and taste) local products like Brisighella's famous olive oil, Km0 Sangiovese wines and other artisanal products culled…
Munich
Couture cool-hunters will be in seventh heaven (a translation of the boutique's name) when browsing the assortment of fashions and accessories by indie…
Warsaw
Yope's naturally produced bath, moisturising and cleaning products come in bottles with cutely designed labels and have scents derived from vanilla, fig…
The Dolomites
Visit local wool manufacturer Moessmer for cashmere and Tyrolean tweeds from its outlet shop on the town's outskirts, or just for an interesting slice of…
The West End
Uber-cool, yet a fairly chill vinyl store stocking mainly house, electro and hip hop. Dig deeper and there's re-mastered reggae, dub, jazz and rock…
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