This giant started as the tiniest of ventures; today it sells street classics from Converse, Ben Sherman, Timberland and the like. It also holds the accolade of being the only...

Dov Charney picked Amsterdam for his newest American Apparel outlet, perhaps because the town has a casual attitude perfect for the sweatshop-free, relaxed style of his cotton...

Check out the delicious selection of bonbons, ice-creams and coffees with all natural ingredients as you ponder how the Amsterdam branch of a Belgian chain ended up with this name.

Three storeys filled with Diesel and Diesel alone.

The biggest record store in Amsterdam sits bang on its busiest shopping thoroughfare. Fame offers a vast array of stock in a variety of genres.

Prices range from reasonable to ultra-low; quality varies too. Clothes for men, women, teens and kids.

Female fancy pants fanciers should check out this chain (you can call 035 646 5413 for details of other branches). The undies manage to be feminine and attractive, simply...

A recent addition to the Amsterdam high street, Lucky sits kitty corner from Diesel just off the Kalverstraat, making it denim central.

Thousands of books - mainstream and literary - plus magazines and videos, all in English. The large children's section is delightful.