Barrio Gótico
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Tomate - Calle Capellans 3 and Calle Banys Nous 22
Tomate stocks selected pieces from young designers from different countries that all reside in the city, the first shop was so successful that they soon opened a second. The clothes and accessories are generally quirky, there are some flirty pieces and all are very original.
933043665 www.tomate-bcn.com
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
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Jour & Nuit - Calle Portaferrissa 27
Stocks a great selection of labels from Antik Batik and Hoss to Noa Noa. One of four shops in the city, they also have a small range of childrenswear from the same labels.
933018065
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
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Jeanne Weis - Calle Raurich 8
Beautiful and colourful shop selling simple dresses, trousers skirts and shirts all from different African prints. If you can't find the piece you like in the right fabric you can have it made up for the same price in a week. They have some great kids pieces, as well as artisanal jewelery, dolls, purses and bags. You can also buy the fabric by the metre.
933010412 www.jeanneweis.comRecommended by Lisa Richardson
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La Manual Alpargatera - Calle Avinyo 7
This authentic shop sells traditional Spanish footwear in every colour, and many different styles. The shoe was first known to have been worn over four thousand years ago, a tradition that though varied in style has survived until today. They remain ecologically friendly, the sole is made from vegetable fibre and the instep cotton and linen. Loved by locals and tourists.
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
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L'Arca de l'Avia - Banys Nous 20
This is among the few vintage shops worth visiting in Barcelona. Brimming with antique textiles, and an eclectic mix of vintage dresses from various eras. Among its most precious items are the authentic Japanese Kimonos form the twenties as well as the silk vintage nighties come evening dresses
933021598 www.larcadelavia.com.Recommended by Lisa Richardson
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Nunoya - Calle Banys Nous 20
This shop specialises in Japanese and Oriental Kimonos, in many different fabrics, which are also available to buy by the metre. You will also find cute things such as toe socks, origami pieces, traditional slippers and wonderful books.
933175388 www.nunoya.com
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
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La Basilica - Calle San Sever 1
Recently opened, La Basilica is hidden up one of El Gotico's narrow streets. They sell a lot of contemporary jewellery and a small selection of more elegant clothing by local designers.
Silviana 696167601 Pedro 67226903 www.labasilica.es
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
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Alonso - Calle Santa Anna 27
This curious shop still has its original Modernist interior completely intact, whilst specialising in up to date gloves and accessories such as knitted and woven scarves, socks, purses and elegant gloves.
933176085 www.tiendacenter.comRecommended by Lisa Richardson
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Sita Murt - Calle Avinyon 18
This Spanish label is elegant and of the moment, specialising in urban knitwear, you can also find pieces from Antik Batik and Chloe in here www.sitamurt.com
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
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River Island - Calle Portaferrissa 13
British label River Island have just opened their first shop here in Barcelona and is full of high street bargains!
www.riverisland.co.uk
Recommended by Lisa Richardson