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attractive wine shop. Tastings happen Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30pm (double-check
ahead of time) and include four wines and some cheeses; the cost is AR$100.
HERMANOS ESTEBECORENA
( 4772-2145;
www.hermanosestebecorena.com
;
El Salvador 5960; 11am-8pm Mon-Sat)
The
Estebecorena brothers apply their highly creative skills toward smartly designed tops,
jackets that fold into bags, polo-collar work shirts and even supremely comfortable, nearly
seamless underwear. The focus is on original, highly stylish, very functional men's cloth-
ing that makes the artsy types swoon. Selection is limited, but what's there really counts.
CLOTHING
LA MERCERÍA
( 4831-8558; Armenia 1609; 11am-8pm)
Attracting crowds of gossipy ladies on a busy
weekend, this boutique is stuffed with bright and colorful accessories like costume jew-
elry, pillows, scarves, belts, perfumes, hats and lots of handbags. Frilly, glitzy and de-
signed for self-assured women.
FASHION & ACCESSORIES
CALMA CHICHA
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HOUSEWARES
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( 4831-1818;
www.calmachicha.com
; Honduras 4909; 10am-8pm Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm Sat, 1-7pm
Sun)
Calma Chicha specializes in creative housewares and accessories that are locally pro-
duced from leather, faux leather, sheepskin, cowhide, and brightly hued fabric. Look for
butterfly chairs, throw rugs, leather placemats, bright pillows and cowskin bags.
JUANA DE ARCO
( 4833-1621;
www.juanadearco.net
;
El Salvador 4762; 10am-8pm Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm Sat, 1-8pm
Sun)
Mariana Cortes has designed adorable bits of fabrics sewn into girly sets that would
be best showcased during a pillow fight - think brightly colored T-shirts, flowery boxer
shorts and tight leggings. Descend the staircase to discover more treasures.
FASHION & ACCESSORIES
NOBRAND
( 4776-7288;
www.nobrand.com.ar
; Gorriti 5876; noon-8pm Tue-Sun)
For that modern, locally
inspired gift, check out this slick shop. Two designers created Argentine logos such as the
cow,
mate
,
asado
,
empanadas
and tango (along with people like Evita and Che Guevara),
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