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rampant and it's a fun walk-through for unique funky threads, including interesting knit-
wear, colorful skirts, printed T-shirts, jewelry and accessories, cool handbags and even a
few shoes. These are definitely clothes that make a statement.
Moebius
CLOTHING
( 4361-2893; Defensa 1356; 3-8pm Mon, noon-8pm Tue-Sat)
This funky little shop's
racks are crowded with owner-designer Lilliana Zauberman's kaleidoscopic products:
1970s-style jersey dresses, whimsical ruffled bikinis, skirts printed with koi fish and frog
patterns, cherry-red trench coats and handbags made from recycled materials. Around 60
designers sell their work here, so there's always something different, fun and new to keep
an eye out for.
Gil Antiguedades
ANTIQUES
(Humberto Primo 412; 11am-1pm & 3-7pm Tue-Sun)
A window display of Great
Gatsby-style flapper dresses and vintage nightgowns pulls the passerby into San Telmo's
finest antiques emporium. Decorative objects like china teapots and leather hatboxes are
overshadowed by the stunning array of silk slips and lacy Victorian gowns - John Galli-
ano, Catherine Deneuve and Salvatore Ferragamo are among the famous people who've
stopped by for inspiration on visits to Buenos Aires.
Recoleta & Retiro
El Ateneo
BOOKS
(Av Santa Fe 1860; 9am-10pm Mon-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat, noon-10pm Sun)
Buenos Aires'
landmark bookseller stocks a limited number of books in English, including Lonely Plan-
et guides. There are several branches within the city, but this one - the Gran Splendid -
is in a gorgeous old renovated cinema.
Autoría
ART, ACCESSORIES
( 5252-2474;
www.autoriabsas.com.ar
; Suipacha 1025; 9:30am-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm
Sat)
This cool designer's showcase - stocked with edgy art books, sculptural fashions,
whimsical leather desk sculptures and unique jewelry of all materials (silk cocoons!) -
strives to promote Argentine designers. Especially interesting are the recycled materials
