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and transferred those iconic logos onto T-shirts, aprons, mugs, notebooks, caps and even
shoes. Fun gifts for folks back home.
CAPITAL
( 4834-6555;
www.capitalpalermo.com
;
Honduras 4958; 10am-8pm)
There's nothing you
really
need
at this whimsical knickknacks store, but it's a fun place to visit anyhow. The
stock is always changing, but expect things like mugs with iconic images, funky computer
accessories and cartoonish shower curtains.
HOUSEWARES
HUMAWACA
( 4832-2662;
www.humawaca.com
; El Salvador 4692; 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 2-7pm Sun)
Award-
winning designs bring both form and functionality to Argentine leather, producing hand-
bags, tote bags and wallets with clean modernist lines and colorful hues. Visit this tiny
boutique and you'll always find something different and eye-catching.
LEATHER GOODS
28 SPORT
( 4833-4287;
www.28sport.com
; Gurruchaga 1481; 11am-1:30pm, 2:30-7pm Mon-Sat)
For the
retro-sports fanatic, there's nothing better than this unique shop with a sense of humor and
a vintage twist. Focusing on only one product and one style - men's '50s sport-style shoes
- the cobblers here can concentrate on quality and craftsmanship. Inspiration comes from
football, boxing and bowling shoes, and only 12 pairs of each design are produced.
SHOES
MISHKA
MAP
SHOES
GOOGLE MAP
( 4833-5655;
www.mishkashoes.com.ar
;
El Salvador 4673; 10:30am-8:30pm Mon-Sat, 3-8pm Sun)
Well-regarded designer Chelo Cantón was once an architect but now creates wonderfully
unique footwear with a retro-hip, feminine and slightly conservative vibe. Try on a pair of
patent-leather sandals for size, or go for more traditional ballet flats in velvet and brocade
(though styles are always changing). Check the website for other locations around the city.
HARAPOS PATAGONIA
( 2058-7810; Malabia 1635; 11am-7:30pm Mon-Sat, 2-7:30pm Sun)
Can't make it all the way
down to Patagonia? Well, then just visit to this small store to grab a southern souvenir.
SOUVENIRS
