Cool Shops - Stockholm

This is THE GUIDE! Three are the main shopping districts in Stockholm:
1. Östermalm: posh and exclusive. Main streets are Birger Jarlsgatan, Nybrogatan and Grev Turegatan including the 2 shoppingmalls Birger Jarlspassagen and Sturegallerian.
2. Södermalm: bohemian-chic with SoFo district, South Of Folkungatan, but Götgatan from Slussen to Skanstull are also included. Here you will find the popular Brunogallerian and the newly opened Skrapan.
3. City. This district starts from Biblioteksgatan including the small streets crossing, Norrmalmstorg, Hamngatan, Drottninggatan, Hötorget, Kungsgatan and Mäster Samuelsgatan. Here is where you will find the main departmentstores; NK, Gallerian, Ahléns and PUB. Have fun!


FASHION
ABCD Fashion (Costume National, Dior, Galliano, YSL, etc. for him and for her)
Jakobsbergsgatan, 3

A. W.ORLD. Beneath
Rosenlundsgatan, 36B

Artilleri2 (Concept store with Cavalli, Plein Sud, D&G, Versace, etc., art toys, books and more)
Artillerigatan, 2

Weekday (Cheap Monday, Acne, Whyred, ecc.)
Götgatan, 21
Olofsgatan, 1
Drottninggatan, 65

Black Market Stockholm
Sankt Eriksgatan, 79

Jus (Martin Margiela, Comme des Garçons, Raf Simons, Pour, etc.)
Brunnsgatan, 7

Mrs H (Marc by Marc Jacobs, See by Cloé, Eley Kishimoto, McQ by Alexander McQueen etc.)
Birger Jarl gatan, 9

Riddargatan 12 (Juicy Couture, Hunter, Bikkembergs, etc.
Riddargatan, 12

Grandpa (Concept Store for man: dresses, music, books and more)
Södermannagatan, 21

Kocksgatan 17
Kocksgatan, 17

Herr Judit (fashion-vintage design shop per man)
Hornsgatan, 65

Herr Judit (fashion-vintage design shop for woman)
Krukmakargatan, 22

Natalie Schuterman (Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, YSL, etc.)
Birger Jarlsgatan, 5

Acne Studio
Norrmalmstorg, 2

Solo (Paul Smith, Puma McQueen, Cacharel, SNS X Comme des Garcones, ecc.)
Smålandsgatan, 20

Skindeep (Helmut Lang, Miu Miu, Matthew Williamson, Diane Von Furstenberg, Seven are just some of the brands found in this shop for women)
Humlegårdsgatan, 5

Kontrast Stockholm (personal shopper and styling with a small boutique offering several brands, for example Dondup)
Birger Jarlsgatan, 46

Nitty Gritty (Converse, Moncler Gamme Bleu, Martin Margiela, Raf Simons, Common Projects, but you'll find a cafè and lifestyle books)
Krukmakargatan, 26/27
Birger Jarlsgatan, 9

Speakeasy
Artillerigatan, 4


VINTAGE
Grandpa Kungsholmen (Same owners of Grandpa, but vintage from '20 to '60)
Fridhemsgatan, 43

Sivletto (vintage and retro clothes, music, books, magazines, pomade, hairproducts and café)
Malmgårdsvägen, 16/18

Lisa Larsson
Bondegatan, 48

Modern Retro Vintage Store
Wollmar Yxkullsgata, 9

Beyond Retro (London's style)
Åsögatan, 144

Tjalla Malla
Bondegatan, 46

Repris
Bondegatan, 46

Le Shop Stockholm
Birger Jarls Passage, 111

Boutique Tva Tre Ganger
Karlavägen, 36

Petronella Second Hand
Lützengatan, 4

Marielle Second Hand
Erik Dahlbergsgatan, 23

Mint & Vintage
Sankt Eriksgatan, 48

Ekovaruhuset (ecological shopping)
Österlånggatan, 28


STREETWEAR
Cali (sneakers and streetwear)
Brunnsgatan, 9

Sneakersnstuff (streetwear and sneakers and streetwear like Puma, New Balance, etc.)
Åsögatan, 124


METRO FASHION
Urban Outfitters
Biblioteksgatan, 5

Topshop
Drottninggaton, 53
Bryggargatan, 5
Hamngatan, 37 (Gallerian Center)

American Apparel
Götgatan, 36
Kungsgatan, 44


DEPARTMENT STORE
Nordiska Kompaniet(NK)
Hamngatan, 18-20

BrunoGallerian (popular meeting spot for Södermalmers)
Götgatan, 36

Skrapan
Götgatan, 7

Sturegallerian
Grev Turegatan, 9a

Pub
Hötorget


MUSIC
Pet Sounds
Skånegatan, 53

Ahlens City
Klarabergsgatan, 50


BOOKS
Konst-IG(fashion and design books)
Åsögatan, 124


JEWELLERY
David & Martin (famous also for cooperation with Karl Lagerfeld)
Hökens gata, 5


DESIGN
Asplund
Sibyllegatan, 31

Bang & Olufsen
Regeringsgatan, 52

Design Torget (a must)
Kulturhuset

David Design (books, fashion, travels and music)
Nybrogatan, 7 at Brunogallerian

Jackson 20th Century Design (an antique shop featuring 20th century design, with excellent prices)
Sibyllegatan, 53

Kartell
Smålandsgatan, 6

Modernity (you can find everything from jewelry to ceramics)
Sibyllegatan, 6

London W8
Odengatan, 26

Nordiska Galleriet
Nybrogatan, 11

R.O.O.M
Alströmergatan, 20

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Cool Shops - Rome

Is not very easy to find a cool shops in Rome. Unlike London, Milan, NY, Paris and Tokyo, Rome is the Eternal City centred on the roman ruins, astonished monuments and interesting museums.

But if you want to find something cool, look at the list below and you should find the right shop.

FASHION
Eleonora
Via Del Babuino, 87

Gente
Via Cola di Rienzo, 277
Via Del Babuino, 81 (Woman)
Via Del Babuino, 185 (Man)
Via Frattina, 69
Via Europa, 91

Fleur
Via Bocca Di Leone, 46

Tearose
Via Vittoria, 8

George's
Via della Rotonda, 5 (Woman)
Via del Pantheon, 58 (Man)

Leam
Via Appia Nuova, 26
Via Bocca Di Leone, 5

White Gallery
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 18/19

NuYorica (Best shoes's shop in Rome)
Piazza Pollarola, 36-37

Super Concept Store
Via Leonina, 42

40 Gradi (Streetwear)
Via Virgilio, 1

Be Cool (Streetwear)
Via P.P. Rubens, 22/24
Via Del Leone, 10/11

Degli Effetti
Piazza Capranica, 93

Bottiglieria
Via Gallia, 71/73

Josephine de Huertas & Co.
Via del Governo Vecchio, 68

Victory
Via due Macelli, 103

TAD (The first concept store)
Via Del Babuino, 155

Rigadritto
Via Vittoria, 37

The Verde
via Bocca Leone, 46

NIA
Via Vittoria, 30

ART TOYS
Urban Toyz
Via Ruggero Fiore, 40/42

Mondo Pop
Via dei Greci, 30

FASHION BOOKS
Estile
Via Chiana, 15

DESIGN
Boschetto Tre
Via del Boschetto, 3

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Southern Ocean Lodge - Kangaroo Island

This is "The Place". Southern Ocean Lodge is an exclusive resort where to spend some days in total peace.
Sunset with the kangaroo, seeing little penguins and sea lions from Australia and New Zealand, watching the wales crossing the ocean and relaxing at the spa. Everything is included in the rates, even expensive wines. And if you feel like doing something, you can partecipate to the manifold activities organized by the Lodge's staff. I spent two unforgettable days!

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Meatpacking District - New York

One of the best reason to visit New York is The MeatPacking District (MPD). Gansevoort Street, Horatio Street, W 14th Street are the throbbing heart of the coolest district of NYC. Starting from Sex & The City arriving to Gossip Girl, you can find all the TV show's stars walking on these streets.


- Hotels: sleeping at Gansevoort, The Standard or The Maritime Hotel;
- Food: brunch at Pastis, Spice Market, japanese at Morimoto (ex Nobu's chef), no trip to the Meat Packing District would be complete without a visit to The Chelsea Market, Magnolia Bakery (for a cake atc.), Buddakan (fans of the Sex and the City movie might recognize this as the spot where Big and Carrie have their engagement party), Matsuri, etc.
- Shopping: Jeffrey, Stella Macartney, Alexander McQueen, Maison Martin Margiela, Matthew Williamson, Helmut Lang, etc.;
- Galleries: Wooster Projects (an incredible gallery with world-class artwork by icons like Basquiat and Warhol), Milk Studios/Gallery, etc.
Everything is amazing!

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Islington - London

Are you fed up with usual places like Notting Hill, Portobello Road and Soho?
Don't you like anymore H&M, Topshop and Urban Outfitters?
If you visit London, you can't miss Islington Borough (The Angel tube station, on the black line). In particular:
- Camden Passage;
- Upper Street.
Cool and alternative shops, good restaurants (with the best "Fish and Chips" of London), funny and trendy clubs. Believe me. Don't forget my advice!

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One & Only The Palm - Dubai

The 6 stars and exclusive Luxury Resort One & Only will open The Palm, in Dubai.

The opening it will be the 10th of October 2010 and it will be located on the peninsula of one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, Palm Jumierah.
The Palm will have rooms with private pools, 4 private Beach Villas, 3 restaurants, etc. You can find all the informations here.

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