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Paraguay 2457, at P ueyrredón. & 11/4963-2866 or 11/4962-5547. w ww.libreriaturistica.com.ar.
Metro: Pueyrredón.
Papelera Palermo Finds If you're looking for an unusual “ only in Argentina ”
gift, and beautiful paper to wrap it in, this is the place. You'll find small notebooks,
bound in leather or with a handcrafted E vita or Che Guevara cover, to write down your
thoughts on Buenos Aires. Artistic photo books and other unique leather office goods are
also for sale, along with a large selection of colorful specialty papers and notecards. Open
Monday to Saturday 10am to 8pm, S unday 2 to 8pm. Honduras 4945, at S errano. & 11/
4833-3081. www.papelerapalermo.com.ar. No metro access.
Walrus Books This unique E nglish-language bookstore was opened b y G eoffrey, an
American who moved to Buenos Aires after falling in love and marrying Josefina, his Argen-
tine wife. They stock thousands of used English-language books, and many translations of
historical South American texts and literature, as well as collections of new books and travel
guides. If you're looking for something literary in English to read on the subte or the plane
ride home, this is the place to stop into . Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 8pm. Estados
Unidos 617, at Peru. & 11/4300-7135. www.walrus-books.com.ar. Metro: Moreno.
Cameras & Accessories
Cosentino If you need something for your camera, are looking for a new one, or need
high-quality developing services, Cosentino offers it all and can refer you for camera repairs.
Av. Roque Sáenz Peña (Diagonal Norte) 738, at Perón. & 11/4328-9120. Metro: Catedral.
Fashion & Apparel
Palermo S oho is the place for boutiques sho wcasing both y oung and w ell-established
designers, though prices are not the bargains they once w ere here. Women's fashion as a
whole is flirty, fun, and, above all, feminine, made for a thin figure. Men's clothing tends
toward the conservative, if not drab , in Argentina, but w e list a fe w fashionable choices
too. You will find the city 's top international fashion stor es along A venida Alvear and
Calle Quintana in Recoleta.
Escada This boutique shop sells casual and elegant selections of women 's clothing,
combining quality and comfort. Av. Alvear 1516 (at Parera). & 11/4815-0353. No metro access.
Florentina Muraña Finds This wonderful little store in Palermo Soho takes its
name fr om a character in a Borges stor y that took place in P alermo. You'll find v ery
pretty, feminine clothing made of interesting materials here. Some examples of the offer-
ings include popcorn shag sw eaters, handmade in Argentina fr om Italian wool, cr ystal
jewelry, and an extensiv e collection of leather clothing and accessories. The o wner is
Gabriela Sivori; she works in the shop and designs some of the items for sale, all of which
are made solely in Argentina. Open daily from 11:30am to 8pm, though hours fluctuate
in the summer. Calle Borges 1760, at Pasaje Russel. & 11/4833-4137. www.florentinamurania.
com.ar. No metro access.
Francisco Casabal Designs Native Argentine Francisco Casabal, who lives in both
Buenos Aires and Dallas, Texas, is inspired by his country, whether gaucho culture, native
Indian designs, or the love of summer. He uses leather, natural fabrics, and other materi-
als in his creations for men and women. Showing by appointment only. & 11/15-6926-6846
(cell). www.casabal.com. No metro access.
Lupe Finds Designer G uadalupe Villar opened this white, air y, and always
busy store in 2004. H er designs ar e young and feminine, with an emphasis on casual

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