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Cool quarters

Step off the beaten track and discover the coolest designers and hip shopping enclaves in four of Europe’s most exciting cities

Munich
Munich isn’t usually thought of as a style city, but over the last few years the Bavarian capital has developed a fledgling fashion scene that’s set to explode. Home to the German headquarters of international style bible Vogue, Munich is great for shoppers with plenty of funky boutiques and must-stop shops.

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Glockenbachviertel
An arty, bohemian enclave to the south of the city, Gärtnerplatz and the next door neighbourhood Glockenbach make up Glockenbachviertel – one of the hippest districts in Munich. With a sizeable gay population, the neighbourhood’s nightlife is buzzing, as is the fashion scene. Quirky boutiques stocking international labels and local designers stand alongside jewellery workshops and vintage stores.

Hot shops
Talbot Runhof (Klenzestrasse 41, , www.talbotrunhof.com). One of Germany’s leading fashion lights, stylish label Talbot Runhof is the work of designers Johnny Talbot and Adrian Runhof. Their light-filled store in Gärtnerplatz is a work of art, as are their collections of glamorous yet wearable, fashion-forward womenswear.

Sarajo (Rumfordstraße 3, 02 43 43, sarajo.de). With the feel of a New York loft, Sarajo sells both men’s and women’s fashions from international labels such as Missoni and Comme des Garçons alongside pieces by lesser-known local designers.

Slips (Gärtnerplatz 2, , slipsfashion.de). Odd Molly, Penguin, Ellen Truijen, Lala Berlin and Ed Hardy are just some of the labels stocked in this sleek boutique specialising in covetable clothes, swimwear and lingerie.

Gerdismann (Fraunhoferstrasse 9, ). One for the boys, Gerdismann is a vintage boutique dedicated solely to menswear. With a great selection of second-hand clothes, including pieces by Paul Smith and Armani, there’s also a range of new accessories.

Copenhagen
The design-conscious Danish capital is something of a European style secret. An increasingly important player on the international fashion scene, Copenhagen has produced labels such as Day Birger et Mikkelsen, was the birthplace of supermodel Helena Christensen and is home to some of the most fashionable residents in Europe.

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Nørrebro Over the last couple of years, Nørrebro has evolved from a run-down working-class district into one of the city’s hottest neighbourhoods. Young artists and in-the-know hipsters have moved into this predominantly Muslim area, bringing with them great restaurants, cool bars and quirky, cutting-edge boutiques. Just to the north of the city centre, Nørrebro is one of the most ethnically-diverse neighbourhoods in Copenhagen.

Hot shops
Goggle (Elmegade 3, 37 60 49, www.goggle-theshop.com). There are two Goggle shops next to each other on Elmegade. Stocking both men’s and womenswear, the original Goggle store specialises in sexy streetwear from labels including Jenny Hellstrom, Kottpoulsen and Bjørkvin. Sister shop Goggle (Prim) sells more fitted fashions and hip international labels including Acne, Isabel Marant and Velour.

Fünf (Elmegade 2, 37 13 80, funf.dk). Five local designers – Sofie Nørregaard, Em Fau, Søgaard København, In Her Closet and Tolsing – are part of the Fünf fashion collective on sale at the store.

Frederiksen (Ravnsborggade 15, 35 05 66). A sweet little shop specialising in Danish designers, Frederiksen is a must for fans of feminine chic. Floaty dresses, skirts and blouses by the likes of Stella Nova, Baum Und Pferdgarten and Rützou sit alongside gorgeous knits by Trine Vestergaard.

Stig P (Ravnsborggade 18, 35 75 00). Arguably one of Copenhagen’s coolest stores offering both men’s and womenswear from international and local designers. Puffball skirts, slinky jersey knits and beautiful shoes are just some of the items on offer in this must-see boutique.

London
Alongside, Paris, New York and Milan, London is one of the world’s greatest fashion cities. Home to some of the best design schools in the world, it is renowned for encouraging and producing design legends such as John Galliano and Alexander McQueen and hot, new talent like Gareth Pugh and Christopher Kane.

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Shoreditch The epi-centre of the cool London fashion scene is known for its fabulous vintage stores and trend-setting boutiques. Over the last 10 years, Shoreditch has turned from a run-down bohemian enclave populated by struggling artists and hipsters to an almost-mainstream neighbourhood full of designer lofts and internet millionaires. However, the spirit of the district hasn’t been lost and Shoreditch is still one of the most exciting places to shop in London.

Hot shops
Start (42-44 Rivington Street, , www.start-london.com). A mini-department store, Start is one of the UK’s best shopping experiences. Famed for its mix of international and local labels (including Hamish Morrow, Miu Miu and Acne), cult beauty products and must-have denim brands.

Beyond Retro (110-112 Cheshire Street, ). Offering a huge selection of vintage clothing from the 1940s – 1980s (with an emphasis on classic American styles), Beyond Retro is heaven for thrifters.

No-One (1 Kingsland Rd, , no-one.co.uk). A bar/boutique stocking both men’s and womenswear from designers such as Karen Walker, MBYM and PPQ.

Hoxton Boutique (2 Hoxton St, N1, tel. , hoxtonboutique. co.uk). At the forefront of the neighbourhood’s cool scene, the Hoxton Boutique stocks fashion-forward clothes by designers such as Isabel Marant and Hussein Chalayan.

Barcelona

Stylishly understated, Barcelona’s year-round balmy climate and laid-back atmosphere make it the perfect city for a weekend shopping break. An incredibly creative city, Barcelona is known for its dedication to fashion and design, and the shops are fantastic.

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El Born Ten minutes walk from both the beach and the city centre; El Born is the hippest neighbourhood in Barcelona. A rabbit warren of tiny alleys and quirky architecture, El Born is home to one-off boutiques selling local Catalan designers that are hard-to-find outside of Spain. Fashion in El Born is forward-thinking yet wearable, and at prices that won’t break the bank.

Hot shops
RqueR (Carrer del Rec 75, ). This high-class store specialises in local designers such as Syvilla, Juan Pedro Lopez and Viviana Uribe. Selling eveningwear and more casual daywear, the second-floor of this cool little boutique showcases new accessory designers on a monthly basis.

Coquette (Carrer del Rec 65, , www.coquettecollection.com). An upscale boutique with an emphasis on grown-up clothes with an understated sexiness, Coquette stocks a range of international designers including pieces by Brazilian stars Isabel Capeto and Tereza Santos alongside Spanish names such as Vincent du Sartel.

On Land (Carrer Princesa 25, , www.on-land.com). A hip little boutique selling urbanwear. Labels to look out for include Josep Font, Zauzo and Beatriz Furez.

Boba (Carrer del Rec 42, ). Bonito y Barato (‘Beautiful and Cheap’) is the name of this quirky label that specialises in bright colours, strong prints and beautifully cut clothes including asymmetrical skirts and patchwork dresses.

Shop Europe

The best of the rest of Europe’s shopping scene

[25a0] Athens Kolonaki is the style hub of the Greek capital, where all major international and local designers have boutiques. Bettina (40 Anagnostopoulou) stocks both elegant and cutting-edge designs by the likes of Sophia Kokosalaki and Angelos Frentzos. [25a0] Berlin Prenzlauerberg is currently the hippest neighbourhood in one of the coolest cities in Europe. Great nightlife, a vibrant arts scene and fantastic boutiques such as Hasipop (Oderberger Straße 39) and Schelpmeier (Knaackstraße 20a) make Prenzlauerberg one of the most exciting places to shop in Germany. [25a0] Brussels The best of Belgian fashion can be found in Dansaert, a neighbourhood based around Rue Dansaert, where legendary store Stijl
(74) opened its doors. It’s also the home of cutting-edge designers such as Nicholas Woit (80 Rue Antoine Dansaert) and Christophe Coppens (2 Rue Leon Lepage). [25a0] Manchester The Northern Quarter is a world away from the designer stores of central Manchester. An up-and-coming area that’s great for shopping, it’s known for its quirky stores such as Rags to Bitches (60 Tib Street, , rags-to-bitches.co.uk), an upmarket boudoir-esque boutique specialising in designer vintage. [25a0] Milan An increasingly arty section of town, the Ticinese-Navigli area is in the midst of gentrification with architects and artists moving into the district. Fashion designers and boutiques have followed and it’s now one of the quirkier and cheaper places to shop in Milan. [25a0] Madrid Head to the vibrant Chueca neighbourhood for funky boutiques like Caligae (Calle Augusto Figueroa, 18; 91 ) a hip shoe store selling footwear by Spanish designers. [25a0] Moscow Alongside galleries and craft shops, Moscow’s vintage boutiques can be found around Pyatnitskaya Street in Zamoskvarechye, an area just south of the Kremlin. [25a0] Oslo One of Norway’s best-kept secrets, Grünerløkka is a rejuvenated area of Oslo that’s great for small boutiques selling vintage and local designers, antique stores and, during the summer, a fab open-air market. [25a0] Palma The windy, cobbled streets of Palma’s Old Town are packed with small stores and clothes boutiques. Make sure to pick up some of the beautiful, artificial pearls that Mallorca is famed for. [25a0] Stockholm The former working-class island/district Sodermalm is the place to go for design stores and über-cool boutiques. Hornstull, along the west side of the island, is currently the area to watch.

Quartiers Cool

Il est grand temps de vous tracer un nouvel itinéraire shopping, hors des sentiers battus, à la découverte des boutiques les plus tendances et des stylistes les plus fous dans quatre villes super branchées d’Europe.

A Munich, l’enclave de Gärtnerplatz, artistique et bohème, tout comme le quartier Glockenbach voisin abritent des boutiques en vogue. On y trouve des labels internationaux et des créations de stylistes locaux qui côtoient des ateliers de bijoux et des boutiques d’antiquités. Les bonnes adresses: Talbot Runhof (Klenzestrasse
41), Sarajo (Rumforstraße 3), Slips (Gärtnerplatz 2), Gerdismann (Fraunhoferstrasse 9).

A côté de Paris, New York et Milan, Londres s’impose comme l’une des plus grandes villes du monde de la mode. Shoreditch est l’épicentre de la scène fashion londonienne, avec de fabuleux magasins stylés et à la pointe de l’inspiration. Les adresses dans le coup: Start (42-44 Rivington Street), Beyond Retro (110-112 Cheshire Street), No-One (1 Kingsland Road), Hoxton Boutique (2 Hoxton Street).

Résolument tournée vers le design, Copenhagen a quelque chose d’un peu secret sur la scène européenne.

Ces dernières années, le quartier ouvrier délabré de Nørrebro s’est transformé en l’un des districts les plus branchés de la ville et l’un des plus diversifiés aussi en termes d’ethnies de la capitale danoise. Les adresses in: Goggle (Elmegade 3), Fünf (Elmegade 2), Frederiksen (Ravnsborgade 15), Stig P (Ravnsborggade 18).

D’une élégance subtile, Barcelone, avec la douceur de son climat toute l’année et son côté décontracté, est la ville idéale pour un week-end shopping. El Born est le quartier qui fait fureur. Il recense des boutiques exclusives qui vendent les créations des stylistes catalans, que l’on trouve difficilement en dehors d’Espagne. Les boutiques dernier cri: RqueR (Carrer del Rec 75), Coquette (Carrer del Rec 65), On Land (Carrer Princesa 25), Boba (Carrer del Rec 42).

Wijken voor mode

Tijd om te shoppen! We verlaten de platgetreden paden en maken kennis met trendy shops en coole ontwerpers in vier bruisende Europese steden.

In München herbergen de kunstige, Boheemse Gärtnerplatz en de nabijgelegen Glockenbach-wijk een aantal eigenzinnige boetieks met internationale en plaatselijke merken, juwelenworkshops en vintagewinkels. De meest trendy adresjes zijn Talbot Runhof (Klenzestraße 41), Sarajo (Rumforstraße 3), Slips (Gärtnerplatz 2) en Gerdismann (Fraunhoferstraße 9).

Samen met Parijs, New York en Milaan is Londen een van ‘s werelds meest blitse modesteden. Shoreditch is het epicentrum van de coole Londense modescene en staat bekend om zijn hippe vintagewinkels en avant-gardistische boetieks. Bijzonder trendy zijn Start (42-44 Rivington Street), Beyond Retro (110-112 Cheshire Street), No-One (1 Kingsland Road) en Hoxton Boutique (2 Hoxton Street).

In modebewust Kopenhagen valt nog heel wat te ontdekken. De laatste jaren groeide Nørrebro van een vervallen arbeiderswijk uit tot een van de hipste en meest multiculturele wijken van de Deense hoofdstad. Enkele trendy kledingzaken zijn Goggle (Elmegade 3), Fünf (Elmegade 2), Frederiksen (Ravnsborgade 15) en Stig P (Ravnsborggade 18).

Als het op stijl aankomt, wordt Barcelona al te vaak onderschat. Met zijn immer milde klimaat en ontspannen sfeer is het nochtans de perfecte stad voor een leuk shoppingweekend. El Born is de hipste wijk in Barcelona. Je vindt er exclusieve boetieks met ontwerpen van Catalaanse designers die buiten Spanje moeilijk te vinden zijn. Trendy shops zijn RqueR (Carrer del Rec 75), Coquette (Carrer del Rec 65), On Land (Carrer Princesa 25) en Boba (Carrer del Rec 42).

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