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wide array of summer dresses, slacks, shirts, and skirts, along with accessories and
handbags, are for sale in this sunny place.
Riise's Alley.
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340/774-0807.
Local Color
Located at the Waterfront, this retail outlet has a wide selection of
affordable clothing for men, women, and children, as well as island furnishings and
accessories such as handbags, hats, and jewelry.
Royal Dane Mall at the Waterfront.
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340/774-2280.
www.usviweb.com/localcolor.
Tommy Hilfiger Boutique
The world knows this merchandise, of course, but
prices here might be cheaper than stateside. There is a good selection of men's and
women's sportswear, as well as shoes, jeans, children's clothing, home furnishings,
and fragrances.
Waterfront Hwy. at Trompeter Gade 30.
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340/777-1189.
CRYSTAL & CHINA
The Crystal Shoppe
This family-run store offers a dazzling array of crystal
from around the world. All the big names in glass—Hummel, Waterford, Swarovski,
and Mats Jonasson—are on parade, along with some particularly good pieces from
the Swedish firm of Kosta Boda. The porcelain Lladró figurines from Spain are also
fast-moving items.
14 Main St.
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800/323-7232.
www.crystalshoppe.net.
Little Switzerland
For half a century, this duty-free retailer has been famil-
iar to visitors to various islands in the Caribbean. On St. Thomas, its fine jewelry,
watches, china, crystal, and accessories are showcased at three different locations,
and the company also does a lively mail-order business. At any outlet, you can pick
up a catalog. The finest crystal sold on the island is featured here, including Orrefors
from Sweden as well as Waterford and Baccarat.
5 Dronningens Gade (
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340/776-2010
);
Havensight Mall (
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340/776-2198
); and 48 AB Norre Gade (
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340/776-4595
).
Scandinavian Center
This family-owned and -operated shop specializes in some
of the most famous products of Scandinavia, including glassware, silver, and crystal.
You'll recognize such names as Bing & Grøndahl, Georg Jensen, Kosta Boda, Orre-
fors, and Royal Copenhagen. The jewelry department is especially enticing, with its
14-karat and 18-karat designs in white and yellow gold.
Havensight Mall, Building III.
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877/454-8377
or 340/777-8620. www.scandinaviancenter.com.
FABRICS
Fabric in Motion
The owners of this store searched the globe for fabrics, and
delight shoppers with a selection of silklike cottons from the fabled Liberty's of Lon-
don, the best of linens from Italy, and flamboyant batiks from Indonesia. Many
tempting items are for sale, including leather handbags from Colombia and useful
beach bags.
Storetvaer Gade.
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340/774-2006.
FRAGRANCES
Tropicana Perfume Shoppe
This outlet is billed as the largest perfumery
in the world. It offers all the famous names in perfumes, skin care, and cosmetics,
including Lancôme. Men will find Europe's best colognes and aftershave lotions here.
A very friendly and attentive staff will enhance your shopping experience.
2 Main St.
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800/233-7948.
www.usvi.net/tropicana.
GIFTS & LIQUORS
A. H. Riise Gift & Liquor Stores
This is St. Thomas's oldest outlet for luxury
items, such as jewelry, crystal, china, and perfumes. It also offers the widest sampling
of liquors on the island. Everything is displayed in a 19th-century Danish warehouse
that extends from Main Street to the Waterfront. The store boasts a collection of fine
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