There's a hint of the Moulin Rouge in the air at Beleidades, from this quirky local's interior design to the cabaret-inspired pieces on the racks and shelves. There are fun,...

Put together a great casual look, in bold colours and soft cotton. Bensimon kits out staff at some of the city's funkiest bars and restaurants. It is a classic staple for...

Eclectic, customised and packed with small but telling details, Bolivia balances the masculine and the feminine and has become one of the most innovative menswear shops in town.

You'll find here an adequate selection of English-language literature as well as that newly released alternative CD you've been hankering for. Plenty of art and design books,...

Hot, hot, hot. French tunes, Picasso on the walls, Sartre on the bookshelf and erotic games are just some of the touches that make this shop sparkle. It's an intimate place...

Argentinian-produced board games and pinguinos (penguin-shaped wine jugs) are among the witty items on sale here.

For fans of vintage eyewear, this boutique is quite a spectacle. Carla's completely original collection of frames from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s was sourced by her father, an...

Weavers from the north-western province of Jujuy make the textiles and pass them to Hansen who designs unique feminine and charming garments.

Always romantic and super feminine, Gadea's latest range is inspired by ocean waves. Ingenious dresses, skirts and cute coats made from strips of great quality cotton. These...

Celedonio Lohidoy's reputation for selling beautiful bijoux jewellery has spread around the world. The regular collection includes wonderfully baroque necklaces featuring...

Cerini is a super-modern and incessantly bustling salon. Appointments are not essential, but if you arrive in the after-work period, you'll have to wait.

Sexy and seductive, Charlotte Solnicki's designs now hang in London, New York, LA and Saint Tropez. Daring, provocative leather pieces, often seen on the city's dancefloors,...

A pioneer in local high street fashion with branches in the city's top shopping centres. Attracting discer-ning women shoppers since 1982, the chain has remained cool with its...

A glossy midsized salon decked out with neon lights and mirrors. Sneaker-clad stylists have a penchant for fringes and layers but will accommodate anyone wanting classic styles.