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needed back home but never had time to buy. Costs are more reasonable than at
Marks & Spencer, but the venue is, frankly, a lot less chic. 21 Reid St. & 441/295-0022.
www.gibbons.bm.
Marks & Spencer This branch of the famous British chain (sometimes oddly
called “St. Michael”) carries the same reliable merchandise as its sibling stores in the
British Isles. You'll find men's, women's, and children's fashions in everything from
resort wear to sleepwear, including lingerie. There are also well-tailored dresses and
suits, dress shirts, blazers, and British-tailored trousers, as well as swimwear, toilet-
ries, house and giftware, fabrics sold by the yard or meter, and English sweets and
biscuits. 28 Reid St. & 441/295-5516. www2.marksandspencer.com.
Goods A to Z
ART
Bermuda Society of Arts (BSOA) Loosely associated with the Bermu-
dian government, this store is devoted to the exhibition of works by Bermuda-based
artists and is one of the focal points of the island's arts scene. The West Wing of
Hamilton's City Hall (the island's Fine Arts Museum occupies the East Wing) is the
permanent home of the oldest arts society on Bermuda. The site contains four sepa-
rate exhibition areas, where the artwork changes every 3 weeks. Themes range from
the moderately avant-garde to the conservative, and every show includes dozens of
examples of Bermudian landscapes, seascapes, or architectural renderings, any of
which would make worthwhile souvenirs of your stay on the island. All merchandise
can be packed for airplane transport. West Wing of City Hall, 17 Church St. & 441/292-3824.
www.bsoa.bm.
BEACHWEAR & SUNGLASSES
Calypso Calypso carries casual, fun fashions (including unusual garments from
Max Mara and Benetton) and the most comprehensive selection of swimwear on
Bermuda. The shop also features Italian leather goods, espadrilles, hats, bags, Italian
ceramics, beach wraps, and whimsical gift items. It's the exclusive island retailer of
Louis Vuitton luggage and accessories. 23-24 Front St. & 441/295-2112. www.calypso
bermuda.com. Additional branches at the Fairmont Southampton, Elbow Beach Hotel, Coral Beach Club,
and the Dockyard.
Sail on Bermuda The locals shop at this store, which carries a unique collection
of casual wear, bathing suits, and gifts. A recent poll of shoppers named Sail on Ber-
muda's T-shirts the best on Bermuda. A small addition, called “Shades of Bermuda,”
has the finest collection of sunglasses on the island. The store also sells sailing suits.
Old Cellar, in the Walker Arcade Front St. (btw. Burnaby and Queen sts.). & 441/295-0808.
BOOKS
The Bookmart This is the biggest bookstore on Bermuda. It specializes in best-
sellers—mainly from the U.S. market—and carries works by British authors as well.
One section is devoted to books about the island. There's also a well-stocked section
for the kiddies. Phoenix Centre, 3 Reid St. & 441/279-5441. www.bookmart.bm.
CHINA & GLASSWARE
A. S. Cooper & Sons Bermuda's oldest and largest china and glassware
store—family owned since 1897—offers a broad range of fine bone china, earthen-
ware, glassware, and jewelry. Among the famous names represented are Minton,
Royal Doulton, Belleek, Aynsley, Villeroy & Bosch, Wedgwood, Royal Copenhagen,

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