Lantoki: half shop, half sewing room
The clothing market is dominated by a few big companies, and garments often travel right around the world before arriving in our wardrobes. However, there are still some smaller producers…
Fashion
La Manual Alpargatera: an espadrille boutique with traditional charm
In the middle of the Gothic district there is a boutique that is at once traditional and modern, fashionable and timeless, typically local and universal: La Manual Alpargatera. With its…
Claudine: sophisticated clothing and accessories in Barcelona
Barcelona’s gothic quarter is a maze of little pedestrianised streets packed with history, charm, restaurants, bars and shops! During a recent stroll around the area, a rather sophisticated façade, featuring…
Sol de invierno: a simple and charming women’s fashion boutique
In Roger de Llúria street, known for its elegant art nouveau store fronts, and just a few hundred metres from Gaudí’s Casa Milà Sol de invierno, a pretty boutique selling women’s…
Winter sales and summer sales 2021 in Barcelona
Ah, sales… every shopaholic’s dream! In this article, you’ll find all of the information you need to plan your trip to Barcelona to concide with this most budget-friendly time of…
Flamingos Gallery: vintage clothing and young designers
The Raval is Barcelona’s “alternative” quarter: original and cosmopolitan, it plays host to a seemingly never-ending range of increasingly wacky shops! As you may have seen in our article on…
7 flea markets and vintage markets in Barcelona
Barcelona is a great shopping destination with an increasing number of very fashionable second-hand shops. Several vintage markets are held throughout the year, giving you even more chances to find…
Ivori: a pretty Barcelona boutique
Ivori means Ivory in Catalan (you might have guessed this), and ivory was the colour chosen to decorate this shop and to accentuate its beautiful 19th Century ceiling. Here, nothing…
Shopping top tip: VAT refunds on your Barcelona shopping
Whatever your nationality, if you live outside the European Union you can request a refund of the VAT paid on purchases made in Barcelona. As this can be 18-20% of…
A weekend of shopping in Barcelona: the guide
Planning a shopping weekend in Barcelona? Great idea – the Catalan capital is a shopaholic’s dream. Here’s our programme for a successful stay! Remember to bring an empty suitcase… You’re likely…
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