This funky little number's just for the boys (the Gasthuismolensteeg branch does womenswear). Two shops side by side on Oude Hoogstraat offer urban streetwear threads from the...
Oude Hoogstraat 10-12Officially this 'shop' is an opticians' museum, but don't let that put you off. The fascinating exhibits are of glasses through the ages, and most of the pairs you see are also...
Gasthuismolensteeg 7Butch and basic haircuts with a sensitive side: all their shampoos and conditioners are vegan-friendly.
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 74This central pharmacy has extended opening hours. Should you need a late pharmacy.
Damstraat 2Amsterdam's most notable department store has a great household goods department and a decent mix of clothing (designer and own-label), kids' wear, jewellery, cosmetics, shoes...
Dam 1The store that's armed to the teeth with brushes and pastes to ensure that your gnashers are pearly white when you most need them to shine.
Runstraat 5The scents and labels you'd expect, plus rarer brands like La Prairie, Urban Decay and Versace. This new two-storey superstore also features hair products not normally found...
Kalverstraat 71Established in 1743, this chemist sells medicinal herbs, teas, homeopathic remedies and cosmetics, many under their own brand. The untouched 18th-century interior is worth a...
Kloveniersburgwal 12One of the largest suppliers of alternative medicines in the country, chemist Marjan Terpstra wanted her shop to reflect her speciality. Designed by Concrete, the shop is out...
Lairessestraat 40Browse the fancy supplements in this tiny store or just melt in to one of owner Simone's facials.
Westerstraat 45Metz is wonderful for upmarket gifts: designer furniture, glass and opulent accessories are all available. For lunch with a view, make for the top-floor restaurant designed by...
Leidsestraat 34-36A store integrating products for body and home. We all have to brush our teeth and do the dishes, so the shop is full of products to ritualise such daily grinds.
Kalverstraat 73Sleek, sexy and full of top-of-the-range products you'll have trouble finding anywhere else in town: REN, Benefit, Creed and so on.
Runstraat 9Spoiled ups the ante at its fancy-pants new location on the Nine Streets with loads of fashion, art, weird gadgets, designer toys, a hair salon and a new jeans concept called...
Wolvenstraat 19Quite busy during the week and absolutely packed at weekends, this four-level sauna offers it all: a tiny steam room, large dry-heat room, darkroom, porn cinema, private...
Raamstraat 33