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MALA CONCIENCIA
The business of retail is, even in today’s economic climate, profitable, fast paced and a somewhat cruel battleground.
May 15, 2012 in Fashion
THE AVANT
Clothes designer Silvia Garcia Presas has described “the lightness of summer” as a kind of muse for her work.
May 5, 2012 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion
1920S GLAMOUR
The eagle-eyed among you will have spied multiplying clusters of sequins and jewels glinting from the rails lately.
Apr 15, 2012 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion
MIRIAM PONSA
The Catalan designer Miriam Ponsa, who works in an experimental, artisanal way, has chosen to base her latest collection on the festivals of Catalunya.
Apr 2, 2012 by Poppy Gardner in Fashion
JOSÉ CASTRO & TOUS
More rock & roll than teddy bears, fashion designer José Castro has always been one to walk to the beat of his own drum.
Apr 2, 2012 in Fashion
OTADUY
How many weddings are you going to this summer? Too many, right? And if you think back to last summer, do you struggle to remember which wedding was which?
Mar 15, 2012 by Clare Considine in Fashion
LA VIDA ES CHULA
Housed in a former textile factory steps away from Passeig de Gràcia, La Vida es Chula (roughly, “Life is Cool”) offers an original approach to retail in the 21st century.
Mar 1, 2012 by David Naveira in Fashion
KIDROBOT X SKULLCANDY
It’s official. Statement headphones are back. No longer are your small and unassuming headphones gonna cut it.
Feb 15, 2012 by Clare Considine in Fashion
The Birthday Suit
The Butifarra Appreciation Society aka ButiClub prides itself on being a quintessentially classic institution with a hint of naughtiness.
Feb 1, 2012 in Fashion (2 Comments)
NOT JUST A LABEL
Digital design showroom extraordinaire NOT JUST A LABEL has been steadily, devotedly pushing some hefty fashion boundaries.
Feb 1, 2012 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion
Franck Laguillez
ASVOFF
For Diane Pernet, whose magnum opus, a Shaded View on Fashion Film festival, descends upon the city this month, the moving image is the ultimate canvas to style. (Jan 24–27)
Miguel Villalobos
Interview with Diane Pernet
We interviewed Diane Pernet, creator of the A Shaded View on Fashion blog and upcoming A Shaded View on Fashion Film festival.
Vintage Markets
Recent months have seen what can only be described as an avalanche of new vintage projects hit Barcelona.
Dec 1, 2011 by Clare Considine in Fashion
El Zapato Rojo
Waving its trademark rainbow-colored stiletto flag for the sixth year running, El Zapato Rojo unfolds its wooden stalls in Born’s Sant Agustí convent. (Dec 17)
Ladyloquita
Cute, colorful and full of charm, Ladyloquita indie boutiques are delightful little havens of gorgeous clothing and original accessories.
Dec 1, 2011 by Sophie Cameron in Fashion
Sneaker Shops
If you like your Air Max 90 collectible rare and box fresh, you’ll find a wealth of options in the cobbled streets of Barcelona’s old town.
Nov 1, 2011 by Clare Considine in Fashion
Anaÿs La Riva
The compact cornucopia that is fashion designer Anaÿs La Riva’s atelier bursts at the knitted seams with bedecked metal rails and boxes containing knitting needles the size of swords...
Oct 31, 2011 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion (2 Comments)
Autumn Trends
There has been no escaping some pretty heady, patchouli-scented 70s nostalgia this year and it looks set to linger into the colder months too.
Oct 6, 2011 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion (1 Comments)
© Daniel Gallo
Pulgas Mix
The Sant Agustí convent in the Born will welcome over 60 stallholders from Barcelona and beyond peddling everything from fashion to jewelry to paintings to homeware. (Oct 15–16)
Efecto Limón
At first glance, the model is wearing a series of pretty, vividly striped and polka dotted A-line miniskirts.
Sep 5, 2011 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion
Evelyn León © Maryjane Claverol
The Turban
The turban, whose English name derives from the tulip flower, may just be the longest-running, most reinvented form of head-wear.
Sep 5, 2011 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion
The Brandery
This month, Barcelona hosts the summer edition of the The Brandery urban, contemporary fashion event. (July 13–15)
by Vanessa Gil
Secretos de Alcoba
The term "old school glamour" is instantly evocative of the sharp elegance of 1930s movie stars.
Jun 29, 2011 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion
Paco Rueda Shop
If the Born's “Fashion Quarter” status wasn’t already crystallized, the entrance of Paco Rueda Shop is sure to have done the trick.
May 31, 2011 by Poppy Beale-Collins in Fashion
The Backyard
Chalk it up to the economy, but it seems that young people these days are prone to working freelance or starting up their own business.
May 31, 2011 by Vanessa Gil in Fashion
Leeds in Barcelona
LELOOK have teamed up with city of Leeds, inviting designers and artists to Barcelona to learn what they can from our stylish city. (May 20–21)
Blogging Grunge
The latest way to get your fix on trendy trends is reading through your favorite blog roll.
May 3, 2011 by Vanessa Gil in Fashion
Tendencias.tv
With our growing addiction to all things online, we increasingly demand mind-blowing content at an ever faster pace.
Apr 3, 2011 by Vanessa Gil in Fashion
Wilde Vintage
Summer is ‘round the corner and any self-respecting fashionista should be thinking seriously about making some seasonal eyewear decisions.
Apr 3, 2011 by Clare Considine in Fashion (1 Comments)
Hyper Color Blocking
Sunny skies and blooming flowers are around the corner. It’s time to switch out coats for cardigans, boots for flats, and jumpers for colorful tops.
Mar 1, 2011 by Vanessa Gil in Fashion (1 Comments)
Fashion Sponsored Reviews
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ladyloquita (Torrent de L'Olla)
Colorful clothing spot in Gràcia offering original designs, quirky brand name and even interesting picks for males.
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ladyloquita (Travessera)
The second store of the colorful clothing in Gràcia offering original designs, quirky brand name and even interesting picks for males.
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sivasdescalzo
Given Barcelona's status as a hotspot for footwear, it's no surprise that four Spanish sneaker addicts chose this city as headquarters for founding a special edition sneaker retailer.
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Studiostore
In a city as full of creativity and design as Barcelona, it may be difficult to leave a mark but Studiostore has done so rapidly and forcefully.