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Clube Chocolate
This innovative store is definitely not to be missed on any serious shopping itinerary. Amid a spacious, handsomely designed boutique you can browse through clothing designs of Marc Jacobs, Prada, Paul Smith and all the fashionable top Brazilian stylists. You can also have a bite at the French bistro or sample some of the latest CDs, books and gadgets.
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Contemporâneo
A glowing boutique reminiscent of something you'd find in the center of Soho - better yet Nolita (the fashionistas' neighborhood of choice in New York). See the work of Brazil's best up-and-coming designers here. There's an excellent restaurant (serving contemporary fare of course) inside the store .
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Desculpa, Eu Sou Chique
On bohemian Rua Alice, 'Sorry I'm Chic' is a delightful store selling a rambling assortment of vintage fashion, modish relics from the '60s and plenty of great finds from decades past. The upstairs with bar is also a theater space with periodic performances throughout the year.
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Espaço Brazilian Soul
Set in a picturesque little villa, Espaço Brazilian Soul is a two-story boutique selling designer duds (Osklen among them) in the form of board shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops and button-downs. There's more men's apparel than women's, though the dresses are still worth a peak.
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Favela Hype
Inside the Galeria River, this stylish boutique sells daring youthful fashions for men and women. Founded by the sisters Kananda and Krishna Soaras in Santa Teresa in 2001, Favela Hype incorporates a mix of retro and vintage design in the clothing, accessories and shoes, and the label deserves credit for its socially responsible employment practices.
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Forum
Much touted Brazilian designer Tufi Duek has set up his wildly designed flagship store on a peaceful, tree-lined street just up from the main avenue. Here you'll find elegant, beautifully made pieces from his men's and women's collections - which have secured his reputation among high-end retailers in São Paulo.
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Ipanema.com
Featuring local and international designers, Ipanema.com focuses on men - though it also has women's wear. A good spot if you need a new look in a hurry for that special night out.
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Isabela Capeto
One of Brazil's rising young stars, Isabela Capeto creates beautifully handmade pieces with seductive lines and a masterful use of color. All of her pieces are embroidered and feature add-ons of vintage lace, sequins or fabric trims. A good place to see some of the dresses and skirts that have earned her accolades from O Globo, Vogue and others.
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Loja Novo Desenho
This 'Store of New Design' sells pure eye candy - and lives up to its name. Some of Rio's best modern designs are here (created by some of the country's best industrial designers no less). And you'll find whimsical two-dimensional vases, surreal clock faces, sleek coiled lamps and other clever works.
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Osklen
One of Brazil's hottest labels in recent years. The fashions here are light and playful with subdued colors. The company was started in 1988 by outdoor enthusiast Oskar Metsavaht, the first Brazilian to scale Mont Blanc.
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Redley
In the heart of Ipanema, this new multi-level fashion store is a fine place to browse for couture beach duds and streetwear. Unlike most other Ipanema boutiques, this one's aimed at the men, with an excellent assortment of T-shirts, shorts and swim suits.
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Sociedade Anônimo
The 'Anonymous Society' is a playful store full of young women's fashions (good for both the beach and a night out) as well as colorful jewelry, kids clothes, silly post cards, bags of plastic dinosaurs, Buddhas in little cases and other assorted toys and accessories that may be just the thing for an inventive night on the town.
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Teargas
Daring men's and women's fashions are for sale at this innovative store and design studio in Ipanema. Stylized T-shirts (including one bearing the company logo, a gas mask), intricately embroidered button-downs, sleek jackets, pants and jeans are suitable not just for the mass demonstration, but for the posh after-party as well.
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Vale das Bonecas
Youthful street fashion is the focal point at this small Ipanema boutique. Local designers play with color and material here - not always successfully. But if you're looking for something a little edgy, the Vale das Bonecas (Valley of the Dolls) is a fine destination.
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