Shopping Guide: Marrakech
Centuries of design, culture and architecture are seeped into the ancient city of Marrakech. Explore the city’s contemporary design landscape through its unique concept shops and boutiques, wander through its maze-like souks for handicrafts and keepsakes, and indulge in traditional Moroccan fare at its excellent restaurants. A trip to the local museums, hammams and historic city squares rounds off the complete cultural experience. SHOP Topolina: French designer Isabelle Topolina’s stores...
Read MoreShopping Guide: Mexico City
The capital city of Mexico is an intriguing mix of history and modernity, with cultural and architectural remnants of its Aztec heritage mixed in with Art Nouveau mansions and Neoclassical palaces. Hip neighborhoods like Condesa and Colonia Roma, known for their Art Deco architecture, are now home to an eclectic mix of shops, galleries and restaurants. Whether it’s local artisan-made goods or high-end luxury products you’re looking for, there’s plenty...
Read MoreShopping Guide: Goa
Conquered by Portuguese merchants in the 16th century, Goa’s cultural heritage is evident in the crumbling old European-style villas and churches that dot the state. The modern face of Goa, however, is equally well represented—in the beach side shacks serving cold beer and the fresh catch of the day, globally-inspired restaurants, unique concept stores and boutique hotels. SHOP Paper Boat Collective: Housed in a charming bungalow, this concept store stocks...
Read MoreInsider's Guide: Tulum
There’s really no better place to escape the stress of your 21st century life than Tulum. From the pristine beaches to the ancient Mayan ruins to the eco-friendly resorts, the focus is on unwinding, relaxing, and resetting. When you’re not spending your days lazing on the beach, doing yoga or taking long walks, pop into one of Tulum’s many boutique shops, each full of character, personality and unique finds; have...
Read MoreInsider's Guide: Saint-Tropez
Think Saint-Tropez and images of pristine sands, glamorous women and jet-setting billionaires come to mind. And this little town on the French Riviera more than lives it up to its reputation. If your idea of an idyllic summer getaway involves siestas by the sea, long, leisurely walks and impossibly chic French boutiques and cafes, then Saint-Tropez is the place to be. (image courtesy of Design Hotels) SHOP Atelier Rondini The...
Read MoreShopping Guide: Hong Kong
Although I’ve been a New Yorker for 20 years, I’m still a Hong Konger in tastes and habits. If you can imagine, New York is laid back for me compared with the concrete jungle of Hong Kong. My old boss sometimes joked how learning to bike in a parking lot shaped my psyche. Let’s just say it prepared me for life in the big apple. Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan...
Read MoreShopping Guide: New York City
When it comes to shopping, few cities can compete with New York. Whether it’s high-end department stores like Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman you’re after or concept stores full of unusual finds, whether you’re on the hunt for vintage treasures or contemporary designs by up-and-coming designers, you’ll find it all in NYC. Shop Latitude rounds up the 20 stores that need to be on your radar. Totokaelo: This beloved Seattle boutique...
Read MoreShopping Guide: Bali
Life in Bali is a lesson in mindful living—from the eco-friendly resorts to the organic restaurants to the yoga retreats and wellness centers. Even the fashion is mindful, using natural dyes, handwoven fabrics and artisanal techniques. And what could be a better setting for this sustainable lifestyle than a tropical paradise with active volcanoes, miles of lush rice fields, and clear blue skies? They don’t call it the Island of...
Read MoreShopping Guide: Nairobi
A Maasai Mara excursion may be your prime reason for visiting Kenya, but be sure to carve out a couple of days to spend in the capital. Dubbed the Silicon Savannah for its burgeoning tech scene, Nairobi is also the hub of Kenyan art, fashion and culture. Browse the local arts and crafts markets, catch an exhibit by contemporary African artists or a performance by local musicians, pick up vibrant...
Read MoreShopping Guide: Mumbai
Bollywood and mad traffic is what pops into our minds when we think of Mumbai - but the city offers so much more! From fashionable boutiques to gorgeous cuisines, there is something for everybody in India's Maximum City. STORES AhilayaA great selection of traditionl caftans, kurtas and dresses all with contemporary European style.Shop No 2 & 3, Ram Nimi Building, Mandlik Road, Colaba, +91 22 2202 3788 Bombay ElectricThis shop...
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