The ultimate insider shopping guides to Paris, Milan, Madrid, Stockholm, Berlin, London.
But some stores are exclusive to the French capital.
Here are some of their favorite stores.
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The gallery is stacked high with all manner of dinnerware plates, platters, bowls, and crystal glasses.
Last time I visited, I spotted a whole tea set from the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Socas says.
I picked up the beautiful silver chocolatiere.
From left: Clément Le Coz and Justina Socas; Jacques Solovière.From left: Gaston Suaya; Courtesy of Jacques Solovière
For her, its the pleated Magnifique.
Bourrienne makes obsolete, old-fashioned looks cool again, Le Coz says.
It is the perfect balance between gorgeous detailing and practical silhouettes, he says.
From left: A porcelain plate from Au Bain Marie; shoes from Jacques Solovière.From left: Courtesy of Au Bain Marie; Courtesy of Jacques Solovière
Solovieres classic styles are available for men and women.
Ludot is the number one reference for luxury vintage, Le Coz says.
Its a very Parisian outfit.
Mes Chaussettes Rouges.Courtesy of Mes Chaussettes Rouges
When you start to love socks, you look for quality and timeless elegance, Le Coz says.
Each order is wrapped in a red pouch and perfumed with Guerlains Habit Rouge.
Milan
Cant make it to Milan for its annual furniture fair?
From left: Didier Ludot; Molli.From left: Hughes Laurent/The New York Times/Redux; Courtesy of Molli
There she sells her fabulously patterned frocks, Venetian glassware, and porcelain plates from Verona.
Its very sophisticated and hyper-cool a mecca for advanced design buffs."
Its crammed floor-to-ceiling with everything from 18th-century sconces to cool mid-century lamps.
From left: J. J. Martin; a dining table and chairs at Nilufar Gallery e Depot.From left: Mariela Medina; Filippo Pincolini
Its a super intimate store that feels like youre stepping into someones cottage in the hills of Piedmont.
Im obsessed with her candelabras and bowls.
Hes helped me find so many things for my apartment.
Rossana Orlandi.Guido Castagnoli
Nilufar Gallery e Depot
This iconicspot has two locations.
The one in Brera is more like a shoppable gallery.
Both are worth a visit, if for no other reason than to ogle.
From left: Handpicked objets at Galleria Luisa Delle Piane; plates from Vicolo Via Mameli.From left: Courtesy of Galleria Luisa Delle Piane; Courtesy of Vicolo Via Mameli
Galleria Luisa Delle Piane
Luisais truly one of the grande dames of Italian design.
Her store showcases art, design, and jewelry.
Her current initiatives include RoGuiltless Plastic, which challenges designers to give new life to plastic waste.
From left: Bronze candleholders at Osanna Visconti; a tableau of vintage home goods at Raimondo Garau.From left: Courtesy of Osanna Visconti; Courtesy of Raimondo Garau
She also cherishes the traditional markets andmesones(taverns).
The combination of new and historic creates a really vibrant atmosphere.
Here, her guide to a perfect foodie day in the Spanish capital.
From left: Clara Diez; Acid Shop.From left: Cecilia Alvarez-Hevia; Salva Lopez
Its third cafe, in an old gemstone shop in the lively Chueca district, is Instagram-ready and coffee-obsessed.
I wouldnt go somewhere where the coffee is bad, even if the space was beautiful, Diez says.
From left: Maru Serrano; Courtesy of Pez Casa
11 a.m.
From left: Mercado de San Antón; Pez Casa.From left: Maru Serrano; Courtesy of Pez Casa
Fancy Feast
Madrids historic food markets are being gradually modernized into epicurean food courts.
The once-dingy market was revamped in 2021 with a bright atrium, terrace, and top-quality shops.
Its like entering a well-designed living room, Diez says.
From left: Mantequerías Bravo; Mercado de la Paz.From left: Gunnar Knechtel/laif/Redux; Alvaro German Vilela/Shutterstock
Peruse handwoven linens, cashmere blankets, candles,and ceramics by the Spain-based workshop Laonpottery.
2 p.m. Sweet Tooth
Opened in 1914,La Duquesitais one of the citys oldest pastelerias.
Chocolates, sold in a signature turquoise box with red lettering, make for a sweet souvenir.
Tableware at Ábbatte.Courtesy of Ábbatte
The store is also famous for its flaky croissants and scrumptious pastries.
It is an obligatory stop, Diez says.
The textiles are handwoven in a former monastery in Segovia, about 60 miles north of the city.
From left: Jennie Rosén; outdoor gear at Haglöfs.From left: Courtesy of Jennie Rosén; Courtesy of Haglöfs
Enthusiasts can sign up for workshops.
It is a small temple dedicated to calm, Diez says.
Here are her picks for looking sharp while staying fit.
From left: A long-sleeve shirt by Unna; socks by Unna.Courtesy of Unna
Its pieces are sold at many boutiques, including Nitty Gritty and JUS.
This is the brand to watch, Rosen says.
It mixes art and surfing fashion, and makes very durable swimsuits.
From left: The flagship Houdini store; a windbreaker by Houdini.Courtesy of Houdini
They are at the forefront of different business models, Rosen says.
I personally love to run so I am a big fan ofUnna, Rosen says.
Unna also has an active Smiles Club on the popular running and cycling app Strava.
From left: Maryam Keyhani; earrings from Garments Vintage.From left: Jaclyn Locke; Courtesy of Garments Vintage.
Its productsare sold online and at the NK department store in Stockholm.
It produces some of the worlds most refined mountaineering equipment, Rosen says.
It also makes fantastic backpacks.
From left: Kimonos at Aura Berlin; a T-shirt from Final Layer.From left: Courtesy of Aura; Courtesy of Final Layer
Klattermusen goods are sold in stores throughout Stockholm, including NK and Naturkompaniet.
Its a brand well rooted in a Swedes everyday wardrobe, Rosen says.
The flagship store is in the center of town.
From left: Rav Matharu; a sketch of Adret’s exterior.From left: Ollie Adegboye; Courtesy of Adret
Keyhanis namesake shop in the Prenzlauer Berg district is popular with club kids and grande dames alike.
She shares the space with So Last Season, a by-appointment fashion archive.
Being cool in Berlin is about making your own style, she says.
From left: Ready-to-wear hats at Marcel Rodrigues; the formal exterior of the Deck.From left: Courtesy of Marcel Rodrigues; Courtesy of The Deck
Not buying it from a mainstream brand.
Read on for her most cherished spots for thrifting.
From left: Jaclyn Locke; Courtesy of Garments Vintage.
The clubby showroom of Drake’s.Courtesy of Drake’s
This is a really special place, filled with racks and racks of gorgeous kimonos, Keyhani says.
Who doesnt love the 80s and 90s?
I worry about things like, Who will be the next Grace Jones?
This place is amazing for antique textiles and historical costumes.
Fun for the whole family, because there is a playground in the middle.
New tailors are upending sartorial traditions and pushing the boundaries of bespoke menswear.
Think made-to-measure bomber jackets, tracksuits stitched from Italian leather, and fishing vests made from houndstooth wool.
Streetwear still has some stigma among traditional Savile Row customers, Matharu says.
But for us, theres no real limitation on what it’s possible for you to create.
Its about elevating an individuals personal style.
Neighbors have embraced him.
He was really happy to see us doing something different on the Row, Matharu says.
Sexton died in 2023, but theEdward Sextonstore remains at No.
35, with new collections still dropping.
Innovation continues up and down the Row, Matharu says.
A few doors away at No.
32 is theDeck,the streets first and only female-run tailoring house exclusively for women.
Next door at No.
31 isHolland & Sherry,a revered cloth supplier established in 1836.
Courtesy of Drake’s
Continuing north, at No.
20 isMarcel Rodrigues,the first bespoke hatter on the Row, which opened in 2023.
Rodrigues handcrafts all types of chapeaus, including fedoras and cowboy hats.
Adret is very different from the rest of the Row, he says.
The aesthetic is loose.
They really nailed that effortless style.
Also on Clifford Street, at No.
Matharu may soon pay them a visit.
I exhausted the gray neckerchief I wear.
Back on the Row, the final stop isDrakes,at No.
9, a modern British take on Ivy Style, he says.
For Matharu, being on Savile Row has not only raised clothsurgeons profile but also sharpened its vision.
Weve been able to tell the story a little bit more clearly since opening, he says.
