Clothing shopping in South America
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Brincabrinca
Designer T-shirt addicts should head straight here for some of Bogotá's most stylish tees (COP$60,000), designed by a bastion of Colombian and international contest winners.
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Centro Artesanal Cumey Antú
This outlet sells high-quality Mapuche clothing and weavings.
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Huitral-Hue
Good selection of traditional ponchos, textiles and wool sweaters.
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Tejidos Ray-Ray
Tejidos Ray-Ray sells sweaters and brightly colored wool yarn by the kilo.
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La Feria
If warmth is an issue, come here for a cheap winter parka (if the price is more important than durability and style).
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Mercado Americano
A trip to the Mercado Americano, around the junction of Mujía and Reyes, will keep clothes-junkies busy for hours.
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Isabela Capeto
One of Brazil's fashion stars, Isabela Capeto creates beautifully made clothing with seductive lines. Many of her pieces are embroidered and feature add-ons of vintage lace, sequins or fabric trims. Her Leblon shop is a good place to see dresses and skirts that have earned her accolades from O Globo, Vogue and other publications.
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Osklen
One of Brazil's best-known fashion labels outside the country, Osklen is known for its stylish and well-made beachwear (particularly men's swim shorts and graphic T-shirts), sneakers and outerwear. The company was started in 1988 by outdoor enthusiast Oskar Metsavaht, the first Brazilian to scale Mont Blanc.
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Forum
Much touted Brazilian designer Tufi Duek reigns over this curiously designed flagship store. Here you'll find beautifully made pieces from his men's and women's collections.
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CIAP
Puno is a good town to get quality, woolen and alpaca sweaters at a fair price. Stop by CIAP, a local nonprofit cooperative inside the Casa del Corregidor, just off the Plaza de Armas.
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Rossi & Caruso
Should you be in the market for a fine leather saddle or a serious gaucho knife, you’ve come to the right place. The leather goods here, from knee-high riding boots to belts and bags, are beautifully made.
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Antigua Tienda Sama
Pick up a pair of bombachas (commonly worn gaucho-influenced pants with button-cuff bottoms) for about AR$60 at friendly Antigua Tienda Sama; they’re subtle enough to wear anywhere.
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Humawaca
Award-winning designer Ingrid Gutman brings both form and functionality to Argentine leather, producing handbags, backpacks and wallets with clean modernist lines. You’ll also see her distinctive collection for sale at MALBA.
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Arbol
For the latest in Patagonian fashion, drop by this Bariloche original, which produces beautifully designed fleeces, woolens, hats and jackets, as well as ceramics and decorative pieces. It has some beautiful clothing for women.
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Oz
Complete with ruby-red heels and a yellow-brick road of sorts, Oz is a playful send-up of the old Dorothy story. T-shirts are the specialty here and, not surprisingly, come in whimsical designs that work for both the club and the beach.
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El Remanso
The city’s suavest gentlemen – polo players, obviously – roll up to outfitters like this one for dapper leather boots and stylish riding gear fit for their chiseled physiques. See the thoroughbreds in action at the polo grounds in Las Cañitas.
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Nakua
This low-key boutique - so laidback there's a lounge, coffee table and magazines - stocks cool, casual urban wear for guys and girls. The standouts are fab, locally-made T-shirts, such as Belle Mondo's retro printed muscle tees in gelato colors.
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Werner & Ana
This sleek Dutch-Peruvian designer showroom sells innovative high-end alpaca-wool clothing for both sexes, including uniquely gorgeous sweaters, scarves and hats. You may pay more here than at any of Cuzco's markets, but the quality is exceptional.
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Redley
In the heart of Ipanema, this new multilevel 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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Uma
Ladies, hold off on blowing your budget until you check out Uma, where leather jackets, shoes and hand bags are all knock-out good looking, versatile and wonderfully wearable to boot! There are also branches in Patio Bullrich and Galerías Pacífico.
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Brechó Arte 70
Brechó Arte 70 features several racks of secondhand clothes as well as the occasional antique from time to time. Depending on your luck, you can come across some good finds here. Brechós, incidentally, are secondhand stores, which come and go in this neighborhood.
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Grisino
This is one of BA's best kids clothing lines and it's one fun store - children who like to shop will love it here. There's a great selection of colorful and cool kids clothing, from ages two to 10. We especially love the rather whimsical T-shirts - if only they had them in adult's sizes…
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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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Qara
Moneyed porteñas hit up Qara for chic and thoroughly contemporary leather bags and accessories. Splurge on an oversized, buttery-soft shoulder bag or pick up something small but smart, like a clutch purse that you can attach to your restaurant table (designed to deter the city’s small-time thieves from snatching your keys and wallet).
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Rincón Gaucho
Aspiring gauchos and gauchitas can outfit themselves with the luxuriant leathers and embossed designs that are the signature of this upscale leather shop. You can also find nice gifts ranging from knives with molded handles and chaps to mate paraphernalia. The owner enthusiastically explains the purpose and customs of every stylish hat.
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