~ Top 10 Best Cities for Shopping ~

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Top 10 Best Cities for Shopping


1. Milan   



Being a worldwide fashion centre, Milan has a status of a city with predominant shopping tourism. Besides its financial importance for Italy, its lifestyle is what many tourists and models look after. Stroll down the shopping area of Fashion Quadrangle, Montenapoleone Street, Della Spiga Street or Manzoni Street, and you will understand why many international designers chose Milan as their headquarters capital. Armani Megastore, Dolce e Gabbana, Prada, Gucci Flagship, just to name a few. If you want to spend less then go to Vercelli Avenue, or the longest shopping street of Europe, Buenos Aires Avenue. It homes the best places for outlet shopping with its huge shopping centres and department stores. Trendy boutiques, chic markets, brand fashion stores are what makes Milan stands out on the world fashion and shopping scene. Milan Fashion Week (Settimana della moda) is held annually every spring/autumn since 1958.

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2. Paris   



As one of the fashion and shopping centres of the Western World, Paris is a gate to the haute couture ("high sewing" in French).  It is where shoppers can satisfy their refined needs for the newest and trendy style, mothers milk for every fashion victim, who surely brings Paris close to the heart. There are so many places for shopping that you have to carefully plan your route. In Faubourg Saint-Honoré district, Avenue Montaigne and Avenue des Champs-Elysées you will find designer fashion with brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Dior, Versace, and Hermes. Boulevard Haussmann is a heaven of prestigious department stores like Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. Art lovers should check out Marais quarter for some unique pieces of art. Stroll down the Boulevard Saint-Germain and the boutique shops or go to some of the flea markets if you are looking for some vintage, but always plan your budget reasonably, because Paris is not a pocket-friendly city. There will be always something more you would like to buy, as options are endless.

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3. London   



The UK capital is one of the most popular cities for shopping in the world. London boasts trendy boutiques, luxurious department stores, sprawling markets and famous shops. Starting from the flagship branches of the famous Oxford Street and the luxurious stores of Bond Street, then strolling down the boutiques of Brick Lane or dropping by the markets, such as Camden Market and Spitalfields, checking out some cool clothes at Soho, and finally, visiting the legendary Liberty, Harrods and Westfield London, sounds like the ultimate shopping tour, isnt? Well, this is London, its all about tradition. If you want some more, then check out Dover Street Market, Selfridges, LN-CC, Rough Trade East, Wolf & Badger, Greenwich. Or maybe Hamleys, one of the most famous toy shops in the entire world. You may need some time if you want to have a look at all those places, so dont forget shopping is a craft you learn once you know what you look after.

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4. Bangkok



The capital of Thailand is a stunning metropolitan shopping paradise. It doesnt matter if you look for expansive department store or flea market, you already got it, its already there. Bangkok features the variety necessary for a full shopping vacation that may never end. Siam Square is the commercial centre of Bangkok and its main shopping district. It is one of the most popular places with its small "sois", it boasts a lot of designer boutiques and stores. The most popular shopping malls are MBK Center and Siam Center, as well as CentralWorld and The Emporium. On the weekend you must visit the 35-acre area of the sprawling Chatuchak Weekend Market in Phahonyothin - the largest market in Southeast Asia with its 8,000 stalls and 200,000 visitors each weekend. If you need garment market then visit Pratunam, while a good flea market is Taling Chan Floating Market.

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5. Los Angeles   



The largest city of California, Los Angeles is a top shopping destination. Its shopping centers and shopping neighborhoods, the LA malls cover everything a shopper might dream of - chain stores, clothing labels, trendy boutiques, its all there. Check out the enormous Hollywood & Highland Center, which is also the only mall in the city accessible via subway, or stroll down Abbot Kinney Boulevard, between Main Street and North Venice Boulevard, which is a legendary street full of fancy stores and small vintage shops. La Brea Avenue is the hipsters paradise, while Ventura Boulevard is the right choice for boutique shopping. Larchmont Blvd is the shopping choice for the wealthiest. Downtown is the region, where you can find everything, literally, from jewellery to food. In the area you will find LA Fashion District, Grand Central Market, LA Flower District, Little Tokyo District, and other shopping centres. The City of Angels wont disappoint anyone, who loves shopping and hanging around department stores.

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6. Rome   



The city of the Seven Hills, "the Eternal City" of Rome is one of the fashion and shopping capitals of the world. The main shopping areas are Via del Corso, Via Condotti, Via Borgognona and Via Frattina, and it is where the finest designer stores are located. There are located close to the Piazza di Spagna. You can buy designer items by brands like Hermès, Dior, Gucci, Valentino, and Armani. On Via Borgognona you can find fashion houses like Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Laura Biagiotti, and Gai Mattiolo. If you want a big shopping mall then go to Euroma2, which is home to about 230 shops, 40 bars and restaurants, Porta Di Roma or Roma Es. You might also visit Rome's first department store, La Rinascente, opened back in 1887, or the oldest market in Rome, Campo de' Fiori, held every morning except Sunday. It is never boring to stroll down the street of this beautiful city. Shopping in Rome is inspirational.

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7. Berlin   



Berlin has everything needed to be claimed a fashion capital. It is just out there in the streets. Walk down the famous avenue Kurfürstendamm and then continue to its extension Tauentzienstrasse and find out for yourself. Check out the fashion stores and shops at the Ku'damm, the boutiques at Fasanenstrasse and Bleibtreustrasse, and then reach the upmost shopping street in Berlin, Friedrichstrasse. Other places of shopping interest are the renovated Galeria Kaufhof, Hackescher Markt, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain or the "Arkaden", just off Potsdamer Platz, which is a mall with over 130 shops, Alexanderplatz and shopping malls ALEXA, the department store Galeria, and many, many more. The best flea markets are at Strasse des 17. Juni, Mauerpark and Arkonaplatz. Shopping is ultimate in Berlin, so go for it.

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8. Marrakech   



Marrakech originates from the Berber language and means "Land of God". But it is also the land of colourful markets and endless souks with shops and stalls with different kind of products, from clothes to spices, for most of which you have to bargain for. This is the tradition; the price goes up and down, depending on your ability to negotiate. The vibrant Djemaa El-Fna square and the adjacent souks are filled with exotic scents offer traditional Moroccan items - argan oil, clothes, handbags, lanterns, beauty treatment and others. The fascinating shopping tour will surely make your head dizzy, as life on these overcrowded streets is so vibrant, one could think it is some kind of a theatre play. Bargaining is the name of the game, but actually its just one of the games. There is so much more in the souks that its hard to describe. Even if you are not a shopping maniac, you should take a visit to this place. It is worth visiting for sure.

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9. Buenos Aires   



Being one of the largest cities in Latin America, Buenos Aires is also one of the largest shopping centres. There is a wide range of opportunities depending on your pocket. It could be the city's most expensive neighbourhood, Recoleta, or one of the cheaper shopping areas in the city or flea markets like San Telmo. The biggest shopping street in the capital of Argentina is the Avenue Florida, which is also a pedestrians-only street, so its easy to stroll down the stores. For something more stylish check out Patio Bullrich, where you can find many stores with not very expensive items. A good shopping mall is Buenos Aires Design, devoted to interior design. At the corner of Florida and Cordoba there is another big mall, The Galerias Pacifico, home to some really nice stores. But if you want the biggest one, this is Alto Palermo Shopping Mall, a magnificent shopping centre with awarded architectural design.

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10. Saint Barthelemy   



Saint-Barthelemy, or St. Barts, is a shiny Caribbean pearl, shopping capital, and an arena of the rich and famous fashion designers. Actually, it is a French island located in the Caribbean.  Its not only white beaches and sand. Its about Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and many others world famous brands, whose stores enjoy their presence on the island. As you can guess, most of the shops there are quite expensive, offering only luxurious clothing, accessories and jewellery. Most of the shops are located in Gustavia, followed by St-Jean. Other popular shopping centres are La Savane Commercial Center, La Villa Créole Espace Neptune.  The most common items for sale in the capital Gustavia, and other towns, are wines, jewellery, perfumes, designer fashions and shoes, crystal and china, beauty lotions and oils.