Must-see shopping in São Paulo

  • Instituto Ata

    São Paulo

    Brazil's most famous gourmet chef, Alex Atala of D.O.M. fame, is behind this expansive gourmet emporium featuring provisions from small farms and…

  • El Cabriton

    São Paulo

    This uber-hip shop features hundreds of unique and clever T-shirts (R$68 to R$88) for men, women and babies from independent Brazilian designers arranged…

  • Retro 63

    São Paulo

    This supremely cool collection of original knickknacks, objets d'art and other decorative items from the 1950s, '60s and '70s is like a gourmet graveyard…

  • Espaço Havaianas

    São Paulo

    You will find flip-flops in every imaginable design and hue – and at quite reasonable prices – at the flagship store for Brazil’s favorite beach footwear,…

  • Feira Benedito Calixto

    São Paulo

    Open-air market for handicrafts, antiques and food stalls Saturday, plus live chorinho in the afternoon between 2:30pm and 6:30pm.

  • Galeria Nacional

    São Paulo

    This two-story design stop on Rua Mateus Grou – the neighborhood's design street – only sells works from Brazilian artists. It's worth a browse for…

  • Shopping JK Iguatemi

    São Paulo

    South America's most luxurious high-end shopping mall is worth a stroll for the sheer opulence of it all and some very good restaurants.

  • Ponto Solodário

    São Paulo

    This excellent handicraft shop, one of the few of quality in São Paulo, shares Casa Amarela space with Museu Xingu but is a separate business. It bills…

  • Livraria Cultura

    São Paulo

    Spread out over three stores on the ground floor of the Conjunto Nacional building, this is hands-down the city’s best bookstore. There is a large…

  • Firma Casa

    São Paulo

    This avant-garde furniture showroom/art gallery represents the Campana Brothers, Brazil's most famous, sought after and cutting-edge furniture designers,…

  • Espaço Achadinhos

    São Paulo

    If you're raising little hipsters, outfit them at this trendy clothing store for tykes. It features many Brazilian designer kid's clothes that will make…

  • Storvo

    São Paulo

    This 100% Paulistano streetwear brand is a play on the word estorvo (uncomfortable, a disturbance, a nuisance) and indeed their limited but well-designed…

  • Endossa

    São Paulo

    If you're a browser with the patience of a saint, this trendy collaborative store features over 160 Brazilian designers whose creative wares are exhibited…

  • Passado Composto Século XX

    São Paulo

    It's worth a look into this selective design shop and gallery, which features a museum-worthy collection of period furniture, art and antiques from the …

  • Patuá Discos

    São Paulo

    This hip record shop is a great spot to browse Brazilian music such as MPB, bossa nova and regional on vinyl – there's over 1000 LPs and 7-inch 45's on…

  • Salinas

    São Paulo

    Always dreamed of hitting the beach wearing virtually nothing? Salinas is one of the country's trendiest bikini brands. Pick up their newest creations…

  • Flávia Aranha

    São Paulo

    One of Vila Madelena's top designers, Flavia Aranha works with naturally dyed organic cotton, linen and silk to create comfortable and loose clothing for…

  • Osklen

    São Paulo

    One of Brazil's best known lifestyle brands, Osklen originally hails from Búzios and specializes in gourmet, beach-themed sportswear, T-shirts, shoes and…

  • Feira da Liberdade

    São Paulo

    One of São Paulo's most enjoyable open-air markets, this weekend soirée has been at it since 1975. It features various Japanese and Chinese food stalls,…

  • Galeria do Rock

    São Paulo

    This seven-floor shopping center is an anthropologically fascinating gathering point for São Paulo’s underground communities – from punks to goths to…

  • Casa Orgânica

    São Paulo

    Be it fresh produce or cosmetics, this is Brazil's first 100% organic market; a sizable grocer and household provisions provider with an eco-wary…

  • Amp

    São Paulo

    Offers a wide-range of provocative, purposely faded unisex T-shirts; along with artsy-focused shirts for men and dresses for women.

  • Galeria Melissa

    São Paulo

    This temple to high-end plastic footwear offers bold and unique designs by an international potpourri of creative folk such as Vivienne Westwood, the late…

  • Água de Coco

    São Paulo

    One of Brazil's most popular and colorful shops for bikinis, sungas (nickname for male swim briefs) and other hip beachwear.

  • Shopping Frei Caneca

    São Paulo

    Relatively modest in size, Shopping Frei Caneca is nevertheless fully equipped with food court, cinema and good midrange shops.

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