Ho Chi Minh City
The Vincom Center is divided into two towers, with upscale shopping, luxury brands (Dior, Hermès, Omega etc) and a popular food court in the basement of…
Must-see shopping in Southeast Asia
Vientiane
One of the stores worth a visit along this busy drag is the upmarket Mixay Boutique; it stocks a veritable potpourri of textiles and handicrafts from…
Sarawak
A tiny, Iban-owned handicrafts place (Shop 21) upstairs at the Gelanggang Kenyalang food court off Jln Penghulu Nyanggau.
Manila
If you want to have a truly local experience – or buy a goat – stumble over to this sprawling covered bazaar not far from the Cubao bus terminals along…
Dili
This central shopping precinct is a little desultory apart from the busy supermarket with a popular cafe, a great, cheap deli and plenty of Portuguese…
Malaysia
If you want to escape the humidity, you can do worse than hiding in this modern mall featuring decent chain eats such as Chicken Rice and OldTown White…
Dili
Sells tais (woven cloth), sculptures, soaps and other crafts from around the country to support its work with the women and children of Timor-Leste.
Ho Chi Minh City
With two branches in the PNL area, this fun upmarket shop sells exuberant, brightly coloured T-shirts and hoodies, with a quirky Asian and Vietnamese…
Rio Helmi's Photo Gallery & Cafe
Ubud
Noted photographer and Ubud resident Rio Helmi has a small commercial gallery and cafe where you can admire or purchase his journalistic and artistic work.
Manila
A conglomeration of art galleries and contemporary furniture showrooms under one roof showcases all that’s chic in the capital’s art and design world.
Singapore
Right above Somerset MRT, 313@Somerset delivers popular, youthful fashion and lifestyle brands, including Billabong, Zara, Forever 21, Cotton On and Typo.
Hat Patong
This massive megamall, right opposite Jung Ceylon, opened in 2018. It's filled with Thai and international brands.
Ho Chi Minh City
Mai Lam is inspired by Vietnamese street style; head here for vibrant, innovative (but pricey) hand-stitched men's and women’s clothing and accessories.
Hoi An
Stylish boutique run by a European fashion designer that stocks fab off-the-peg dresses, blouses, shoes and accessories (including great hats and bags).
Mae Sot
Every Saturday evening the small street by the police station is closed to traffic, and in its place are vendors selling handicrafts, clothes and food.
Kuala Lumpur
One of four branches of this Japanese department store in the city; this one is notable for its excellent basement food hall and 4th-floor restaurants.
Jakarta
A hectic old-school mall with spotty air-con but enough textiles to blanket the city. Plunge into the narrow aisles between the polychromatic stalls.
Ho Chi Minh City
Non-touristy local market worth browsing for inexpensive clothes and cheap street eats. Tons of fresh fruit and veg are traded here on a daily basis.
Bangkok
Suits at this tailor to Thailand’s royalty and elite don’t come cheap and the cuts can be somewhat conservative, but the quality is unsurpassed.
Pakse
This modern market sells mostly discount clothing, much of which are brand-name knock-offs, of course, but a few shops stock Lao skirts and fabrics.
Chiang Mai
A rambling shop along 'book alley' (Th Chang Moi Kao), with a good selection of English-language guidebooks and stacks of crime and thriller novels.
Ko Tao
Principally selling wine, this enterprising shop feeds expat palates imported coffee, cheese, cold cuts and other desirable gastronomic necessities.
Nha Trang
Casual clothing from natural materials (like bamboo and raw cotton) for men, women and kids. Many have Vietnamese motifs and prices are affordable.
Hoi An
Hoi An is bustling with tailors; get something made up to order here. Traveller feedback is very positive. A Dong Silk has three branches in town.
East Bali
This textile factory is located at the western end of town on the main Ubud road. It has a large showroom where you can buy material by the metre.
Chiang Mai
Near the Night Bazaar, with a good selection of legit computer gear, cameras and phones, plus all manner of accessories, software and peripherals.
Chiang Mai
Designer-ethnic is the prevailing theme at this boutique on the edge of the moat, with rooms full of bright textiles and arty melamine homewares.
Denpasar
This hive of consumerism has the Ramayana Department Store, Bali's largest. It also houses a big supermarket, food court and many clothing shops.
Kuching
An old-style mall with a few stylish clothing shops, Tun Jugah houses a textile museum on the 4th floor.
Maluku
The biggest supermarket and department store (second floor) in Langgur. Stock up on packaged food, fruit, cheap clothes and phone accessories.
Puerto Galera
A really good souvenir store tucked in among the restaurants of Sabang. Lots of wooden Ifugao (North Luzon) statuettes plus local handicrafts.
George Town
This arts, crafts and gourmet food market is a small but pleasant affair and a good way of spending an hour browsing and grazing on a Sunday.
Udon Thani
Udon's biggest shopping centre, with a large basement food court and a branch of the English-language bookstore Asia Books.
Nha Trang
At this place, designed to look like a traditional rural village, you can watch the artisans at work in the embroidery workshop and gallery.
Tana Toraja
This store specialises in cool T-shirts (for both guys 'n' gals) made from quality cotton. Check out its Toraja motifs and stylish designs.
South Sulawesi
Snap photos in the crowded, clacking silk-weaving factory downstairs before dropping a bundle on high-end silk shirts and sarongs upstairs.
Ko Lanta
At this small Sunday market in Ban Si Raya you'll find clothes, produce and various general household items, as well as a few food stalls.
Phnom Penh
Items for sale include bicycle parts, clothes, electronics and assorted edibles. This is quite a modern market set in a covered location.
Miri
Well stocked with snacks, toiletries and Australian wines. A good place to pick up supplies for a trek in Mulu or the Kelabit Highlands.
Ubud
Locally made kimonos, kaftans and wrap-around dresses in bright fabrics are the speciality of this boutique near the Ubud Monkey Forest.
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