This bustling bead emporium is the place to custom-create fashionable and affordable faux baubles on the fly. Pick from a plethora of candy-colored glass pearls, pendants (hearts, butterfly’s and tusks are all the rage) and other natural, mouth-watering materials (everything is nickel free so you needn’t worry about allergies). Not in the mood to make a masterpiece? Choose from the store’s pre-made stash of stunning necklaces, earrings, bracelets, jewel-adorned belts and bags. 

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A cross between Barney’s New York and Canada’s Holt Renfrew, this luxurious landmark has been luring in top designer labels since 1740. Expect seven expansive floors stocked with a mouth-watering selection of giftables (Georg Jensen to Kosta Boda), perfume (Gucci), shoes (Sergio Rossi), handbags (Furla) and ready-to-wear (Chloé to Marc Jacobs). Pooped from all that power shopping? Head to the swanky upstairs café for a jolt of caffeine and panoramic views of the city.

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This contemporary clothing chain carries ready-to-wear items you’ll instantly want in your wardrobe. A cross between H&M and Club Monaco with an industrial twist (think submarine-style glass windows filled with salt water fish and vintage metal vaults stationed by the cash), expect pieces that are pretty, polished and practical for day and night. Some standouts to stock up on: print wrap dresses, knee-length shorts, blouses with bows and faux fur coats. With a limited number of sizes in stock, you’d better grab the goods you’re after. 

  Photography © Michael Thieberg