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Read MoreAiredelsur
Deco-loving designer Marcelo Lucini began his career as a banker and now hires regional artisans to create his famous silver and carved-deer-bone trays, candelabras, photo frames, Champagne buckets, cutlery and more. He has also expanded his collection with new fashion...
Read MoreArandu
Arandu occupies a three-story townhouse in Recoleta and specializes in all things leather, from stylish and reasonably priced boots to bags, belts and even saddles.
Read MoreAux Charpentiers
For authentic gaucho bombachas, visit Aux Charpentiers, an old world tailoring shop that’s been around since 1888.
Read MoreBettina Rizzi
Located just off Calle Florida, Bettina Rizzi has been churning out leather clothing for two decades. Don’t be put off by the bland interior, fluorescent lighting and racks of uninspired ready-made furs, belts and leather goods; the shop’s skilled tailors...
Read MoreBolivia
Designer Gustavo Samuelian sells his hip and funky men’s designs at Bolivia. The boutique is a fun place for browsing; its walls are decorated with photographs from all over the world.
Read MoreCasa Fagliano
This famous custom boot shop has been in the Fagliano family since 1892 and clients include Prince Charles and King Juan Carlos of Spain. They’ll ship the final products anywhere. Advance appointments necessary.
Read MoreCasa Lopez
If you can get past the funny insignia, and the store’s unimpressive country-western-looking design, you’ll find some serious-quality leather handbags, belts, luggage, gloves, shoes and wallets.
Read MoreCeledonio
Argentine architect, artist, fragrance creator, decorator and accessories designer Celedonio Lohidoy sells necklaces, brooches and rings made of semiprecious stones, pearls and crystals. He’s gained a strong reputation worldwide, thanks in part to the fact that his pieces appeared in...
Read MoreCharles Calfun
BA’s most elegant socialites flock here for luxurious lizard and crocodile handbags and sumptuous rabbit and mink coats.
Read MoreComme Il Faut
When in BA, it’s hard not to buy a pair of these beautiful hand-made pumps and stilettos, considered the Manolo Blahniks of tango shoes. After all, if they’re flexible and supportive enough to survive on an Argentine dance floor, you...
Read MoreDe Maria
Some of the women’s shoes at De Maria resemble perfect little sculptures. The comfy, well-made footwear walks the line between preppy and whimsical.
Read MoreEl Ateneo Grand Splendid
BA's most elegant librería occupies a magnificent tango-era theater that once hosted legendary performers like Carlos Gardel. Browse the shelves under soaring frescoed ceilings or skim potential purchases in one of the balconied theater boxes overlooking the velvet-curtained stage, now...
Read MoreElementos Argentinos
Fernando Bach and Pablo Mendívil founded Elementos Argentinos to help economically isolated artisans find a more reliable market for their products. All of the handmade rugs and blankets at their cheerful Palermo shop are responsibly sourced in Argentina's remote northwest,...
Read MoreEtiqueta Negra
Widely recognized for its stylish men’s suits, casual wear and boots, this dark-wood-decorated fashion emporium now stocks a small selection of conservative staples—blouses, sweaters, jackets, shoes and accessories—for women.
Read MoreFACON casa + vino
This chic store is both a winery and home décor shop, featuring locally produced goods.
Read MoreFélix
Men from teens to thirty-somethings will love the hip head-to-toe rock-’n’-roll clothing at this BA-meets-Hollywood boutique. There is also a Felix kids shop around the corner at El Salvador 4742.
Read MoreFería de Mataderos
San Telmo and Recoleta have their gaucho fairs but the most authentic takes place in Mataderos, BA’s original meatpacking district—the word mataderos translates as slaughterhouses. There's dancing, crafts and lots of asado (grilled cuts of meat). The fair is held...
Read MoreFería de San Telmo
Take a taxi to Defensa Street at Plaza Dorrego for the weekly street fair, dense with merchants selling tango memorabilia and collectibles. Browse the area’s antiques shops (for a less chaotic scene conducive to more serious shopping, return to these...
Read MoreFería Plaza Francia
Just outside Buenos Aires Design Center, and across the street from Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, craftsmen set up booth after booth offering sterling-silver and beaded jewelry, belts, gourd-like cups and silver straws used to drink mate (a caffeinated tea popular...
Read MoreFueguia 1833 Laboratorio de Perfumes
Julián Bedel's wonderfully poetic perfumería is dedicated to the memory of his ancestors – wayfaring writers and naturalists who left their mark on the world. His collections, which feature wild-crafted Patagonian botanicals, speak to his country's history and its legends,...
Read MoreGalerías Pacífico
Don’t let the fantastic range of stores at BA’s top large mall distract you from one of its most lovely attributes: well-preserved frescoes painted by Argentine artists on the large dome overhead. There’s a bit of everything you’d expect at...
Read MoreGuido
Another great Argentine leather store, Guido carries men’s and women’s shoes and accessories, including great cowhide weekend bags and suede moccasins (in children’s sizes as well). The main branch is in the Recoleta, but there are now outposts all over...
Read MoreHavanna
After a day or two in BA, you’ll undoubtedly fall in love with Argentina’s second most popular food (after beef)— dulce de leche. Havanna sells some of the city’s best caramel-like spread by the jar as well as boxes of alfajores,...
Read MoreHumawaca
Designed by an architect, this line of reversible tote bags and butterfly-chair-inspired backpacks made of indigenous materials and metals is unmistakably Argentine.
Read MoreJuana de Arco
The panties at Juana de Arco are not only sexy and comfortable but creative. Skimpy bras, lacy thongs and adorable pajamas come in bright colors with whimsical touches and combinations that make them more cheerful than sexy. It will be...
Read MoreLa Casa de las Botas
For a true made-in-Argentina accessory, shop for leather riding boots at La Casa de las Botas. The best polo players and royalty have long purchased these exquisitely made boots, but they are so stylish that they can be worn with...
Read MoreLa Martina
The ultimate temple to Argentina’s love of polo, La Martina glorifies the game of polo and its accompanying lifestyle; the store is also the official supplier to Argentine polo teams and to the Federation of International Polo. In the flagship...
Read MoreLopez Taibo
One of most respected leather shops in B.A., Lopez Taibo has been run by the same family for four generations. Established in 1897, Lopez Taibo has a few locations, including one just kitty corner to the Alvear Palace, where you...
Read MoreLucila Iotti
Stop by Lucila Iotti to find gorgeous, colorful shoes in all styles.
Read MoreMarcelo Toledo
Just off Plaza Dorrego, the square that serves as ground zero for the San Telmo market, in a discreetly marked townhouse is the showroom of master gold and silversmith Marcelo Toledo. The gallery-like space showcases his exquisite handmade pieces, including...
Read MoreMin Agostini
If the modern, architectural pieces of Argentine designer Min Agostini remind you of Issey Miyake, you are not alone. Agostini trained as an architect and the sculptural nature of her pieces reveal a love of spatial relationships. You may find...
Read MoreMishka
Architect turned shoe designer "Chelo" Cantón is the genius behind this beloved local label with a handful of shops in BA and beyond. His funky, free-spirited booties and cool-girl clogs are easy to spot on the streets of Palermo, often...
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This upscale Palermo clothing shop showcases numerous local fashion designers.
Read MorePatio Bullrich
The 150-year-old neoclassic building owned by Argentina’s esteemed Bullrich family was an auction house until it was transformed into BA’s most luxurious mall in 1988. For a break between shopping at Jazmín Chebar, Rapsodia, Max Mara and the menswear-only outposts...
Read MorePaul French Gallery
Paul French Gallery is a beautiful home décor shop in Palermo featuring an abundance of items large and small, as well as a café.
Read MorePerez Sanz
Those looking for high-end Argentine housewares such as wooden trays with horn handles or dramatic candlesticks in silver plate with leather or horn trim should find their way to this small boutique just across from the Park Hyatt. It’s the...
Read MorePerez Sanz
This special accessories shop feels more like an art gallery than a typical boutique, and given the unique, artistic nature of the bags, belts, jewelry and shawls that you will find here that is fitting. The owner is a sculptor...
Read MorePoema 20
Bibliophiles can peruse over 5,000 titles as well as photography at this Microcentro bookshop.
Read MoreRambo
Malu Tuffano and Gustavo Tuffano carry a selection of antiques from 17th and 18th-century Europe.
Read MoreRapsodia
You could call Rapsodia Argentina’s version of a very bohemian GAP. The large chain sells ethnic chic tops, dresses, scarves and jackets that have a distinctly hippy style, but for visitors—especially those traveling with teenagers or twentysomethings—who want to find...
Read MoreRicardo Paz
This art and antiques shop in the middle of Palermo Viejo has the feeling of a laid-back estancia house. You will find wonderful woven rugs, hand-hewn wooden chairs, twig chandeliers and other rustic pieces. The designer himself is often on...
Read MoreRossi & Caruso
Some consider this brand the Argentine equivalent of Hermès since Rossi & Caruso is as famous for its saddle-making as it is for its leather and suede fashions. There are numerous branches in Recoleta, including this one just across from...
Read MoreSister Solnicki
Two Argentine sisters founded this women’s-wear line for jet-set party girls. Known for their uniquely cut, perforated leather jackets and fun cotton beach pants, Sister Solnicki’s two BA stores carry everything from slinky cocktail dresses to artsy, feminine tops.
Read MoreTramando
Designer Martin Churba sells his sexy, experimental creations at Tramando.
