Spain’s two biggest cities are home to first-rate shopping streets, with highlights including Madrid’s Gran Vía and Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia. The latest store openings in both cities add even more to their appeal as shopping destinations.
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Global high-street retailers and independent Spanish labels are just some of the brands that have recently unveiled new stores in Barcelona and Madrid. Here’s a round-up of the must-visit openings
Kenzo
Parisian label Kenzo has opened a new boutique on Passeig de Gràcia. Presenting men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, footwear and leather goods, the store is a must-visit for fans of the brand’s quirky aesthetic. It is also the perfect place for those who haven’t yet discovered Kenzo since it offers an immersive brand experience. The juxtaposition of myriad materials – from cement to marble – reflects Kenzo’s ability to fuse disparate ideas into colourful and cohesive collections. Under creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, this renowned fashion house has become one of the coolest, most exciting labels in Europe.
Kenzo, Passeig de Gràcia 33, 08007 Barcelona, +34 93 467 3945
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)H&M
H&M has opened its first Spanish flagship on Barcelona’s famous Passeig de Gràcia. Spread over four floors and 5,000 square metres, this is one of H&M’s largest stores anywhere in the world. The Swedish brand is renowned for its trend-led collections, which cover everything from men’s and women’s fashion to home accessories, childrenswear, cosmetics and sportswear. The new shop occupies a beautiful old building and has been designed to highlight its original features, complementing high ceilings and arches with the brand’s signature Scandinavian minimalism. The extensive space also offers a stylish gastro-bar created in collaboration with well-known flexitarian restaurant Flax & Kale.
H&M, Passeig de Gràcia 11, 08002 Barcelona, +34 90 204 4210
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)Zara
Zara, one of Spain’s most famous fashion retailers, has opened an impressive new store in Madrid. Inside an eye-catching glass building, 6000 square metres of retail space are divided across four floors that carry the brand’s on-trend offering for children, women and men. Highlights of this latest store include a new mobile payment service, which allows customers to pay using an app for a quicker, smoother check-out process.
Zara, Paseo de la Castellana 79, 28046 Madrid, +34 91 421 4137
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)Les Chausseurs
Les Chausseurs, which handcrafts high-quality, reasonably priced footwear, has opened a boutique in its hometown of Barcelona. The brand was founded in 2013 and began with a small collection of men’s and women’s shoes, focusing on excellent leathers and simple designs. he range has since expanded and the autumn/ winter collection includes oxfords as well as golf, derby and buckle styles with ultra-light soles and modern materials. With all its products made in Spain, Les Chausseurs is a brand to seek out on your trip to the city.
Les Chasseurs, Carrer Planeta 11, 08012 Barcelona, +34 638 835998
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)Uterqüe
Spanish label Uterqüe has recently opened a flagship in Barcelona; it is one of the first stores to reveal the brand’s new image, which takes inspiration from the world of art. Designed with reference to art movements, including the Bauhaus school, the store offers the perfect backdrop to Uterqüe’s elegant shoes, bags, accessories and clothing. The label was conceived with an aim of restoring the importance of accessories in a woman’s wardrobe, and its new artistic direction presents each creation as a work of art in its own right.
Uterqüe, Passeig de Gràcia 65, 08008 Barcelona, +34 93 487 2010
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)Guess
Los Angeles-based fashion label Guess opened a stylish new flagship in Madrid in April 2017, part of an exciting 2017 expansion of 10 new Spanish stores. Visitors to the Madrid boutique will find a light-filled, contemporary design, augmented by high-tech digital installations that explore the brand’s heritage. The space offers an extensive array of the brand’s high quality fashion and accessories for both men and women, with the selection changing weekly to keep up with the latest trends. The store also carries the Los Angeles-designed YC collection.
Guess, Calle de Fuencarral 45, 28004 Madrid, +34 91 531 2285
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)Spain’s two biggest cities are home to first-rate shopping streets, with highlights including Madrid’s Gran Vía and Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia. The latest store openings in both cities add even more to their appeal as shopping destinations.