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Second-Hand and espadrilles and straw hats. Arts and Antiques
Vintage Fashion
Cherry Heel, with several Antiques aficionados will be
The diminutive Carrer Riera branches around town, has delighted by what Barcelona
Baixa in El Raval is home to a fantastic selection of luxury has to offer. Equivalent to an
many interesting second-hand footwear, with brands like antiques shopping mall, the
stores. Once a theatre, the Le Silla and Rupert Sanderson. Bulevard dels Antiquaris, in
vintage shop Lailo sells For the best in designer Passeig de Gràcia, is home
whimsical collectibles such as sports shoes, head to Czar in to over 70 shops filled with
costumes from the Liceu opera the Born. Their hip selection vintage relics and every sort
house and 1950s bath ing suits. includes Puma, Paul Smith, of antique imaginable. These
Plenty of vintage items can Rizzo, Fluxa and Le Coq Sportif. range from ancient coins
also be found on nearby Carrer For trendily old-fashioned to tin drums and 19th-
Tallers: at Flamingos, which has hats, go to Sombrerería Obach century candelabra.
a fabulous interior, the clothing where you will find classics Carrer del Call in the Barri
is sold by weight, and bargains ranging from Basque berets Gòtic is another such hub
can always be found. to stetsons and hand-woven with plush shops, including
Montecristi Panamas. L’Arca, which sells vintage
bridal gowns and antique
Jewellery, Bags lace. Heritage is a purv eyor
and Accessories Books and Music
of semi-precious stone jewellery
Barcelona has plenty of tiny, Arguably the finest specialist and antique silks. Also check
Aladdin’s Cave-type shops to travel bookshop in Spain, Altaïr out the several Artur Ramón
help put together the perfect stocks a stupendous range of shops on Carrer de la Palla
outfit. Joi d’Art has top-quality maps, travel guides and coffee- for 18th- and 19th-century
silver pieces at good prices, table books for anyone who ceramics, and 14th-century
both imported and by local loves to live on the move. If paintings.
designers. Visit Minu Madhu for you are simply looking for Sala Parés, the city’s oldest
embroidered jackets, patchwork some holiday reading, try and most prestigious gallery,
scarves, appliqué handbags and Casa del Llibre, the city’s exhibits Catalan artists, both
hand-painted silk kerchiefs in biggest bookstore for books past and present. For pictures
sump tuous textures and colours. and magazines in English. that won’t break the bank,
Take a bit of the city’s street life Barcelona has also become try the Boutique Galería
home – literally – with a a hot spot for music collectors, Picasso for prints, lithographs
Demano handbag. Recycled largely due to Sonár, the and posters of works by
polyester PVC from banners city’s annual electronica festival. the great Spanish masters,
and placards is transformed Wah Wah Discos and Discos Picasso, Dalí and Miró.
into bags in this endeavour Revolver are good for stocking
by three designers and the up on the latest club tunes and Interiors
city hall. The innovative and old vinyl, while FNAC has a wide
eco-friendly range is available variety of books, CDs and DVDs. L’Appartement is an eclectic
from stockists all over town. gallery and shop that exhibits
La Variété has a wonderful Unusual Gifts and and sells furniture ranging
collection of linen bags, from funky lamps to stylish
perfect for the summer, while Knick-Knacks folding armchairs. Zara Home
Visionario stocks ultra- Barcelona is a wonderful city has four basic styles in its
fashionable and surprisingly for unearthing intriguing knick- collection: classic, ethnic,
affordable sunglasses. knacks and one-of-a-kind gifts. contemporary and white,
Sabater Hnos. Fábrica de all at very reason-able prices.
Jabones sells home-made Siesta, which used to be a
Hats and Shoes
soaps, which come in all shapes haberdashery, is today a
Patterned leather shoes and and smells, from traditional boutique and art gallery.
decorative soles from the lavender to delicious chocolate. It still maintains the original
cult Mallorcan shoemaker, Cereria Subirà is the city’s wood-and-glass cabinets,
Camper, can be purchased oldest shop, and sells a now filled with unique
at numerous branches around phenomenal array of decor ative ceramics and contemporary
the city. Vialis is a home-grown and votive candles in a variety jewellery by local artists.
Barcelona outfit selling of beautiful designs. The Jaime Beriestain
beautifully stylish leather Arlequí Màscares specializes concept store is full of
women’s shoes and cool unisex in superb hand-painted, desirable objects for the home,
trainers. La Manual Alpargatera papier-mâché folk masks including furniture, linen and
is another cult classic, beloved such as Italian Commedia tableware. It also has a small
by Sardana dancers (see p229) dell’Arte masks, glossy French but fabulous selection of
and celebrities alike for its party masks, Japanese Noh plants and cut flowers, plus
exquisite, individually fitted masks and many others. a stylish café-restaurant.

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