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Read MoreAdolfo Dominguez
The elegant creations of Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez can now be found throughout Spain. Located on the most glam shopping street in Madrid, this is the location to visit.
Read MoreAspesi
Even if you don’t buy anything, concept store Aspesi is well worth checking-out to see the quirky interiors and artfully displayed clothing. Selling mens and womenswear, the two-floor boutique features stark white walls and simple, tailored pieces, each with just...
Read MoreBow-Tie
Not much bigger than a closet and smaller than many Madrid men’s dressing rooms, Bow Tie evokes English men’s clubs and its shoes are ideally suited for members. They range from formal dress shoes to Belgian loafer-like options and even...
Read MoreBoxcalf
Boxcalf, a leather maker from Bilbao, sells gorgeous bags, scarves and clothing in an airy space that resembles a Spanish Hermès boutique.
Courtesy of Cacao SampakaRead MoreCacao Sampaka
This sleek, modern chocolatier in Chueca is a good place to refuel between splurges at the area’s trendy shops. The sweets range from traditional truffles to interesting blends of chocolate with herbal teas and adventurous combos like black-olive or Jamaican-pepper...
Read MoreCasa de Diego
Madrid’s oldest fan maker (in business since 1858) sells its wares on the busy Puerta del Sol. The light-weight confections make great mementos to bring home.
Read MoreCasa Hernanz
Run by the same family for five generations, this dusty shop, located just outside an archway leading into the Plaza Mayor, is the place to buy espadrilles. The selection is fantastic, with examples in every size and shade lining the...
Read MoreCastañer
If you can’t make it to Casa Hernanz for espadrilles, but are already shopping in Salamanca, Castañer has an impressive, albeit pricier, variety as well.
Cocol, photo by Claire Gelalich, courtesy IndagareRead MoreCocol
Located in the heart of La Latina, Cocol is filled with high-quality artisan goods crafted by independent artists from all over Spain. Featured in Vogue, Architectural Digest and Condé Nast Traveler, it’s easy to see why this small boutique has...
Read MoreColour Nude
The Spanish designer of Colour Nude, Carmen Osuna, mixes the spirit of Andalusia with the elegance of Madrid for a very sophisticated, Spanish feminine look. She is best known for her striking evening clothes.
Read MoreCortana
Designer Rosa Estiva is one of Spain’s rising fashion stars. She was born in Majorca and opened her first shop in Barcelona a decade ago; in 2012 she was named Spain’s Best Designer and her iconic feminine clothes are now...
Read MoreDelitto e Castigo
This beloved Madrid boutique carries many international fashion labels like Pucci and Versace as well as glamorous accessories.
Read MoreDurán Madrid
At Duran you’ll not only find sublime creations from the world’s most celebrated jewelry and watch makers – from Bulgari and Cartier to Hublot and Phillip Patek – but an impressive collection of jewelry from local Spanish designers, some of...
Read MoreEl Ganso
Think of El Ganso as the Vineyard Vines of Spain. The brand celebrates a preppy look but with some whimsy, so blazers have colorful elbow patches and shirts have fun contrast piping. Men and women can find basic staples for...
Read MoreEl Rastro Market
This flea market takes over the streets south of the Plaza Mayor every Sunday morning (it’s concentrated on Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores and the Plaza de Cascorro, south of the La Latina metro). The wares tend to be...
Read MoreElisa Bracci
Elisa Bracci designs formal evening wear for many of Madrid’s old guard. Extravagant statement gowns are her specialty.
Read MoreEntredós Antiques
Antiques dealer Jose Carlos Mendez Garcia has a sliver of a shop on the grand fashion street in Salamanca that cannot be seen from the street. You have to enter into the foyer of the residential building to see his...
Formaje store, photo by Claire Gelalich, courtesy IndagareRead MoreFormaje
Exquisitely designed with an emphasis on conscious consumption, Formaje is the must-stop shop for cheese aficionados. Launched in 2020, Clara Diaz focuses on sourcing elevated cheeses from all over Spain in a beautiful, minimalist store in Chamberí.
Read MoreFuensanta Vigueras
]This small boutique specializes in made-to-measure beachwear. They will custom make bathing suits and cover-ups based on the models they have on hand or ones you want copied and use the best silks from Italy and top elastic fabrics. The...
Read MoreHelena Rohner
This Spanish jeweler has become a cult figure in Spain; she is sort of considered a younger, hipper Paloma Picasso for her modern, collectible pieces. Her boutique near the Plaza Major has a residential studio feeling to it.
IOU The Gift ShopRead MoreIOU The Story
Visit this unique housewares and fashion shop at the very end of street for bold dresses, woven bags from Kenya, handmade fabrics, and colorful shoes.
Read MoreIsolée
This sleek, three-story concept store in the heart of Salamanca has a basement level with cult cosmetic and fragrance lines like Natura Bissé and Diptyque. Upstairs are displays with men’s and women’s fashions and on the third level is a...
Read MoreJavier Simorra
This Barcelona-based designer of elegant women’s fashions has stores a few stores in Spain. It’s hippest Madrid location is inside the ABC Serrano mall, by far the most sophisticated shopping area in Madrid.
Read MoreJon Urgoiti
This gallery shop sells vintage furniture and home wares that are bold and unique. The selection of antiques could range from Murano glass door handles to Etruscan terracotta vases to an Alexander Calder lithograph.
Read MoreLavinia
This modern wine emporium in the Salamanca district carries just about every Spanish vintage there is, supposedly packing more bottles into its airy duplex than you’ll find in any other store in Europe. A great place to purchase for a...
Read MoreLoewe
Spain’s upscale leather store has been outfitting the elite with handbags and luggage since 1846. Although Loewe now has locations around the world, the merchandise tends to be less expensive in Spain than elsewhere.
Read MoreMalababa
Spanish craftsmen make and design all of the accessories and jewelry in the Malababa boutiques. You can find strappy sandals in neutral and bright colors in summer and fabulous boots in winter. Bags range from cute clutches to substantial messenger...
Read MoreMasscob
Marga Massanet and Jacobo Cobian are the Spanish designers behind this label which is best known for their great coats and blouses. There is a vintage, modern mix to their collections, which have been picked up by lots of independent...
Read MoreMaty
Both professional flamenco dancers and souvenir hunters come to Maty for traditional pumps, hair combs and costumes.
Read MoreMeermin
This elegant men's shoemaker hails from the island of Mallorca. Styles are traditional but range from informal suede loafers and country boots to formal business and evening models. They sell existing stock as well as custom but all using old-fashioned...
Read MoreMercado San Anton
Chueca’s central market occupies a sleek modern building and inside are tons of vegetable and cheese and salami sellers mixed in with tapas bars and coffee stalls.
Courtesy of Mercado San MiguelRead MoreMercado San Miguel
Located in a soaring 1916 steel-and-glass structure that just completed a long renovation a few years back, the Mercado San Miguel is now the chicest place to shop for food in central Madrid. Its tenants include everything from traditional fresh...
Read MoreMott
In the heart of Cuecha, this boutique is crammed with wonderful clothes and accessories for women and girls. There is a mix of young Spanish designers and international labels on display in rooms that feel a bit like the jam-packed...
Read MoreMy Style
This Milan-based company was started by an elegant Italian woman who marries an almost preppy American style with fine Italian craftsmanship to create bags, linens and home accessories. You will find travel bags, ranging from large duffels to toiletry bags,...
Read MoreNAC
With five locations in Madrid, NAC is a staple for locals looking for the latest affordable womenswear. Selling only Spanish designers, the trendsetting spot is the place to go to pickup last minute outfit-makers, be it a chic new coat...
Read MoreNice Things
This charming children’s clothing boutique celebrates color and traditional prints. The owner mixes in some housewares and women’s clothing but everything is inspired by the sweetness of childhood.
Read MoreOdalisca
This antiques shop, on a street not far from where the Sunday flea market is held, was opened by two collectors, Paco Cortes and Lola Galanes, who specialize in 20th century furniture and objects. They have a particular fondness for...
Read MorePedro Garcia
Pedro Garcia could be considered the Manolo Blahnik of Spain for the high-quality of its shoes and the contemporary aesthetic. The family business from Alicante is in its third generation of Pedros running the show and his shoes are sold...
Read MorePedro Munoz
The Loro Piano of Madrid, Pedro Munoz dresses the city’s most elegant men in expertly tailored sweaters, suits and fine accessories. The high-end shop exudes old-world charm, and fosters a Gatsby-esque appreciation of the finer things.
Read MorePez
Dominated by mostly empty space, this cool boutique staffed by beautiful sales attendants offers casually hip attire displayed on a few racks here and there. Pale wood accents soften the otherwise austere look. Labels from throughout Europe assure Pez’s in-the-know...
Read MorePoncelet
This heavenly cheese shop (sister to the yummy Poncelet Cheese Bar restaurant) sells an incredible assortment of fresh-off-the-farm cheeses. They have ones that have been aged in in mountain caves and others that are drizzled in honey, sweetened with lavender...
Read MorePurificación García
This hip, multilevel Salamanca emporium provides the perfect venue for perusing the popular Galician designer’s preppy-chic creations. Her V-neck sweaters are practically a uniform among stylish Spanish men, while her well-crafted leather bags are equally appealing to women.
San Miguel ArtesaniaRead MoreSan Miguel Artesania
Those looking for traditional Spanish ceramics should head to this tiny shop behind San Miguel Market. There is a huge selection of painted plates, bowls and pitchers in lovely patterns. They ship internationally.
Read MoreSol y Luna
This lovely housewares shop in the Salamanca neighborhood specializes in the art of leather. It is a great place to find leather trays, chargers, ice buckets and chests even leather clad watering cans. The owners have a cattle ranch in...
Read MoreTransit
This concept store in the trendy Chueca neighborhood features slouchy, chic casual wear for men and women.
