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the fabulous La Comercial, which carries a carefully curated selection of on-trend men's
and women's fashion, fragrances and chic home decor. The c/del Rec 77 location is a
“pop-up” which houses a different brand each season. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat
11am-9.30pm.
CustoBarcelona Pl.delesOlles7,LaRibera 932687893; Barceloneta; map ; Pl.delPi
2, Barri Gòtic 933 042 753; Liceu; map ; custo-barcelona.com . Selling hugely colour-
ful designer tops and sweaters for men and women, this is where the stars get their T-shirts.
There are lots of Custo stores all over the city, but La Ribera's adds a bright splash to the
medieval alleys, while last season's gear gets another whirl at the Pl. del Pi discount outlet in
the Barri Gòtic. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun noon-8pm.
Jean-Pierre Bua Av. Diagonal 469, Esquerra de l'Eixample 934 397 100, jeanpierre-
bua.com ; Hospital Clinic; map . The city's high temple for fashion victims: a postmodern
shrine for Yamamoto, Gaultier, Miyake, McQueen, McCartney, Westwood and other interna-
tional stars. Mon-Sat 10am-2pm & 4.30-8.30pm.
Natalie Capell Atelier de Moda c/dels Banys Vells 4, entrance at c/de la Carassa 2, La
Ribera 933 199 219, nataliecapell.com ; Jaume I; map . Where “each dress carries a
story”. The boutique stocks Natalie Capell's own very elegant designs, in 1920s- and 1930s-
style, every one sewn and colour-dyed by hand. Tues-Sat noon-8.30pm.
Purificación García c/de Provença 292, Dreta de l'Eixample 934 961 336, purifica-
ciongarcia.es ; Passeig de Gràcia; map . A hot designer with an eye for fabrics - García's
firstjobwasinatextilefactory.She'salsodesignedclothesforfilms,theatreandTV,andher
costumes were seen at the opening ceremony of the Barcelona Olympics. The eponymous
shop's a beauty, with the more casual items and accessories not particularly stratospherically
priced. Mon-Sat 10am-8.30pm.
HIGH-STREET FASHION
Mango Pg. de Gràcia 36, Dreta de l'Eixample 932 157 530; mango.com ; Passeig de
Gràcia; map . Nowavailableworldwide,BarcelonaiswhereMangobeganandpriceshereare
generally a bit cheaper than in North America or other European countries. This is the flag-
ship store, but there are branches all over the city. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm.
Zara Pg. de Gràcia 16, Dreta de l'Eixample 933 187 675, zara.com ; Passeig de Grà-
cia; map . Trendy but cheap seasonal fashion for men, women and children from the Spanish
chain. The Pg. de Gràcia branch is the flagship store, but you'll find outlets right across the
city. Mon-Sat 10am-10pm.
JEWELLERY, TEXTILES AND ACCESSORIES
AlmacenesdelPilar c/delaBoqueria43,BarriGòtic 933177984, almacenesdelpil-
ar.com ; Liceu; map . A world of frills, lace, cloth and materials used in the making of
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