http://tupalo.com/madrid/tag/shopping.rss Tupalo en-us http://tupalo.com/spot/2834-triffero-madrid-spain c Scandinavian style mixed with up-and-coming national talent is the name of the game at this diminutive little shop situated across from Golem and the Renoir cinemas. Its owners believe not in keeping up with the latest trends, but in "universal and durable design," a philosophy seemingly shared by, oh, just about every other exclusive multi(independent)-brand boutique in just about, oh, every other city on the face of the planet. My snide remarks, um, aside, it's hard NOT to fall in love with the simple elegance of Casmose, Yono Taola, and Aymara. shopping plaza_de_españa style Scandinavian 40.424802 -3.713914 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:50:19 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2834-triffero-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2253-zadig-and-voltaire-madrid-spain c My love-hate relationship with fashion is perhaps best exemplified by this bastion of "French rebellious chic." The fabrics are always super soft (check the cashmere), the colors pretty (violets, pinks, turquoises), but the sizes are always super small and the designs questionable, unless skulls and crossbones set in rhinestones are your thing. shopping french chic recoletos 40.422492 -3.694174 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:46:08 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2253-zadig-and-voltaire-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8323-zugiis-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian shopping 40.415551 -3.708878 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:17 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8323-zugiis-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8322-zugiis-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian shopping 40.422902 -3.697381 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:16 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8322-zugiis-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8321-zugiis-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian shopping 40.55081 -3.637008 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:15 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8321-zugiis-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8320-zentai-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian shopping 40.442798 -3.679684 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:14 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8320-zentai-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8319-salud-madrid-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian shopping 40.430097 -3.679275 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:13 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8319-salud-madrid-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8318-herbolario-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian shopping 40.408992 -3.700174 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:11 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8318-herbolario-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/7402-la-tienda-madrid-spain c shopping tetuán 40.458687 -3.700461 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:35:36 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/7402-la-tienda-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/7153-trae-madrid-spain c If you're a fan of minimalism--i.e., unfinished wood and lofty ceilings, this is your store. If you're a fan of simple (but not simplistic) clothes made by folks whose names you can't pronounce, this is your store. And obviously, this is your store if you're an effortlessly stylish 25-35-year-old indie ingenue (or look like one) strolling down a Chueca sidestreet at 11AM because "there's nothing else to do." I can imagine Frida Hyvönen or Victoria Bergsman modeling the threads, or at the very least, providing the soundtrack. If I had the funds, it'd be my store, too. shopping chueca Scandinavian 40.42392 -3.697713 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:59:09 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/7153-trae-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/7018-japanese-closet-madrid-spain c shopping malasaña style 40.423483 -3.705014 Fri, 16 May 2008 23:44:40 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/7018-japanese-closet-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/7017-mint-marche-madrid-spain c Maybe all the new-ish shops popping up in this area of town want to fashion it after the Marais in Paris. I suppose it's a got a long way to go, but installing exclusive little boutiques like this may be a start. Lots of Tara Jarmon, Maje, and (my current favorite) Sessun, but also Danish brands like Muka and Rützou. I hate to admit it but I do swoon for the soft fabrics and "slightly edgy" cuts and patterns, but unfortunately, they're not appearing at Zara any time soon. shopping conde_duque french_labels chic 40.426452 -3.711161 Fri, 16 May 2008 23:41:45 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/7017-mint-marche-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/7016-tiger-madrid-spain c "Why are all these products from Denmark?", I wondered as I glanced through the selection of 2 for 1,-EUR cards, pretty candles, assorted children's toys, and--get this--Moleskine-LIKE notebooks (The A4 size runs for 3,-EUR, while the pocket-size one runs for 1). OH, that's right, because Tiger is a Danish company! I'd never heard of the place before, until this happy detour, where I contemplated getting a heart-shaped pan and a baby bath glove with animals on each finger...just because. Just when you thought you've finally combatted conspicuous consumption, Tiger just might make you break your vows. shopping danish budget salamanca 40.425968 -3.675953 Fri, 16 May 2008 23:18:19 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/7016-tiger-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6973-corachan-y-delgado-madrid-spain c shopping retro vintage malasaña 40.423782 -3.702208 Fri, 09 May 2008 13:24:29 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6973-corachan-y-delgado-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6972-el-pequeno-bazaar-madrid-spain c I found this place by accident, after staring at nearby Oliphant's window display for far too long. El pequeño bazaar is the little sister of the SCOOTER and BAZAAR shops. It stocks many French-chic labels (Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno, Repetto) at 60% off, and other 10% off during sales periods. Sometimes the merchandise destined for the "regular" shops arrives late, and so, is sold directly in El peque. The stock tends to rotate every few weeks. shopping french_labels stock outlet chic style alonso_martínez 40.425484 -3.695411 Fri, 09 May 2008 13:10:44 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6972-el-pequeno-bazaar-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6603-manila-convenient-store-madrid-spain c I can't believe thatm I only recent stumbled upon this store, when I've walked past its window numerous times! I must admit that they overcharge for some products, but to me, it's worth paying 2 euros for a small bag of the beloved peanuts of my childhood, Growers "spicy" flavor. If you didn't grow up (are used to) instant pancit canton mix, banana ketchup, or mango-flavored crackers (or just know of an even better place), then this might not be worth the trip at all. Otherwise, step right in and stock up on Chippys, Oishis, and Milo drinks. Apparently, they also have halo-halo and bangus, but I've not yet verified this. (Note: this is so far the only place I know to stock rootbeer, that most refreshing of carbonated elixirs.) shopping noviciado san_bernardo malasaña filipino_goods 40.423221 -3.707533 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:04:40 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6603-manila-convenient-store-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6609-macedonia-madrid-spain c shopping fair_trade ríos_rosas chamberí natural_foods 40.44192 -3.701774 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:16:08 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6609-macedonia-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5887-bazaar-madrid-spain c shopping french chic salamanca 40.431275 -3.685802 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:08:15 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5887-bazaar-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5886-azalea-madrid-spain c shopping chamberí 40.435023 -3.696654 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:06:39 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5886-azalea-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5840-taste-of-america-madrid-spain c shopping american food groceries salamanca 40.44648 -3.684705 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:29:43 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5840-taste-of-america-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5837-muji-madrid-spain c Yes, I REALLY did want to pay 5EUR for that plastic pencil holder that I could've purchased at my corner "chino" for 60 cents. Yes, REALLY. Ok, so since I love IKEA, by default I also love Muji, although the latter is Japanese, not Swedish. What the two brands share is the philosophy of "less is more," though the problem lies in that many people end up buying more because the products SEEM so appealing. Something that was so quotidian just a moment ago, like a folder, or a cup, is now the best thing "since sliced bread," teaching consumers (and designers) that Japanese minimalism will make people go crazy with desire. At least I did. shopping fuencarral japanese minimalist 40.422618 -3.700832 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:48:40 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5837-muji-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5836-polar-madrid-spain c shopping urban conde_duque british chic style 40.426124 -3.711397 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:42:00 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5836-polar-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5835-bossa-nova-madrid-spain c shopping san_bernardo street colorful fun 40.429711 -3.707358 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:38:04 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5835-bossa-nova-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5102-kukuxumusu-madrid-spain Nina P. shopping designs, quirky arguelles, sheep 40.432937 -3.715665 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:06:18 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5102-kukuxumusu-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2414-oliphant-madrid-spain c Another shop of which I've been fearful to enter. Long before I found out that it was cited in Vogue, I was already afraid of the snob aura. With no good reason though, as the attendant seemed down-to-earth. More French chic like Tara Jarmon, Madame à Paris, Bellerose (Belgian) shoes by Mellow Yellow, and also the most precious clothing for that discerning tot, designed by one of the shop owners. shopping french_labels style alonso_martínez 40.425632 -3.695607 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:51:23 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2414-oliphant-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2413-pez-madrid-spain c One of the airier spaces I've perused. After many walk-bys, I finally dared to enter the store and admire the many beautiful items up close, with very gentle music playing in the background: American Vintage, Les Prairies de Paris, Aloe, Humanoid, to name a few. The attendants are quite attentive without being nosy; they place the items in the cabins for you and leave you alone to peruse. Quite difficult to tear yourself away, but looking in your pocketbook, you know you must. At least there are some worthwhile style ideas. shopping style alonso_martínez 40.424958 -3.696052 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:43:10 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2413-pez-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2802-ensanchez-madrid-spain c shopping bags accessories chic style alonso_martínez 40.425355 -3.694895 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:37:27 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2802-ensanchez-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2789-comptoir-des-cotonniers-madrid-spain c shopping french_labels sol chic centro 40.416223 -3.707255 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:57:26 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2789-comptoir-des-cotonniers-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2788-comptoir-des-cotonniers-madrid-spain c Given the flashy, (wannabe) edgy looks streaming up and down Fuencarral, I'm rather taken by the fact that the label (along with Hoss Intropia, for example) have taken up shop yet. Taken, but not surprised, precisely because of the flow of traffic. A narrow little shop with mostly the same selection as the two other branches, but this one has by far the nicest salespeople. shopping french_labels fuencarral chic 40.421794 -3.701032 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:56:20 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2788-comptoir-des-cotonniers-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2787-maje-madrid-spain c More or less the same offering of ultra-feminine cuts and prints at the other branch near Chueca. I'm guessing this one is the original, a much bigger space that merits four stars for the flowy, flowery interior design and a pillar that's reminiscent of Park Güell. shopping french chic salamanca 40.423069 -3.686916 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:50:30 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2787-maje-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2786-alfombras-bsb-madrid-spain c shopping recoletos design rugs salamanca 40.422483 -3.687218 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:46:19 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2786-alfombras-bsb-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2785-la-pajarita-madrid-spain c shopping recoletos pastries sweets salamanca 40.422572 -3.688445 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:44:23 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2785-la-pajarita-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2768-naturasi-madrid-spain c A fortuitous encounter in the land of ham. NaturaSí stocks tofu, seitan, tempeh, quinoa, pita--basically anything "weirdly" vegetarian/vegan/environmentally-friendly and organic that you'll have a tough chance finding elsewhere at a decent price, including vitamins and beauty products and of course, the most important of food items, ICE CREAM. The produce section leaves much to be desired, so perhaps you might opt for a market or (gasp!) El Corte, even. Arguelles branch is small but its aisles well-marked; if you can't find anything, one of the harrassed-looking but ultimately friendly employees will point you in the right direction. There are two other branches in town in Salamanca (C/Montesa 31) and next to the Santiago Bernabeu stadium (C/Doctor Fleming 1). Website orders at naturasite.com. shopping vegetarian organic groceries argüelles vegan 40.433226 -3.713349 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:39:29 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2768-naturasi-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2764-dong-fang-extremo-oriente-madrid-spain c It's literally underneath the Plaza. There's no sign and sometimes, even if you're usually good with directions like I am, you can get confused. After a few tries, I finally found the entrance, feeling foolish because I'd bypassed the stairways leading to it (eastern and western ends of the Plaza, on Gran Via) so many times. In any case, the slightly disheveled store is a must for (most of) your Asian goods: seaweed, noodles (instant and not), spices, sauces, dips, dumplings. You name it, and they probably have it here, including a wide range of Chinese-language books and magazines. Five stars for me because there are even Philippine dried mangoes so, of course, I'm returning. shopping plaza_de_españa groceries asian 40.423444 -3.711361 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:54:52 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2764-dong-fang-extremo-oriente-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2432-hand-madrid-spain c shopping chueca hortaleza french_labels chic unique style 40.421519 -3.70025 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:53:57 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2432-hand-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2431-mott-madrid-spain c shopping chic style alonso_martínez 40.423173 -3.695598 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:40:21 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2431-mott-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2429-chill-out-madrid-spain c shopping plaza_de_españa argüelles unique 40.4252 -3.714201 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:21:22 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2429-chill-out-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2412-franka-madrid-spain c Again, why four stars? Mostly because of the service (Patricia is very helpful and willing to chat), but also some of the really cool (in my opinion) clothes they sell, an excellent sampling of Argentinian street fashion. I actually chanced upon this shop on my way up to Delipanific to get some desserts, and then made my way back down because the coat in the window looked interesting. It's all about the details, and while no one really wants to pay upwards of 50,-EUR for a shirt, it's nice to see that crafty people can make a somewhat decent living off of their creations. shopping Argentina chueca hortaleza indie style unique alonso_martínez 40.424863 -3.697952 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:17:01 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2412-franka-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2358-dulce-y-amargo-madrid-spain c shopping chamberí chocolate 40.435193 -3.711474 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 23:05:18 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2358-dulce-y-amargo-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2355-reestreno-madrid-spain c shopping ríos_rosas preloved chamberí 40.442076 -3.703318 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:50:52 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2355-reestreno-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2349-caligae-madrid-spain c One of the more well-known "muestrarios" (discounted shoes shops) in the area, I love Caligae especially for their offering of Chie Mihara. shopping shoes chueca muestrario 40.422414 -3.698492 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:29:21 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2349-caligae-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2302-inaki-sampedro-madrid-spain c shopping chueca bags unique 40.423327 -3.694137 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:18:00 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2302-inaki-sampedro-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2301-scooter-madrid-spain c These shops seem like a dime-a-dozen. Last time I was in, there were some uber-fashionistas that looked up and down at my bohemian outfit. Oh well! I was only there to calmly scope out the Vanessa Bruno and Isabel Marant stuff, but I wasn't digging the vibes. Maybe I'll try yet another time, but for now, let's go to Benny Room instead. shopping french salamanca style 40.423868 -3.685933 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:14:48 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2301-scooter-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2300-comptoir-des-cotonniers-madrid-spain c I love this label; what can I say? I love it so much that I'm bound to incorrectly use punctuation marks?!. A very sober color palette with the occasional burst of yellow, royal blue, or coral, with matching classic designs of stripes, or polka dots. The concept is for mothers and daughters in step with style, that way the clothes can be shared, or at least, last you through the ages. So, the prices aren't that friendly, but the fabrics are. And well, the saleswomen too. By the by, there's also a shop more in the center, on Fuencarral, but I prefer this one, as it seems more laidback, but maybe it's also because I'm in prim-and-proper town. Now I feel like carrying a chihuahua in my purse. shopping french chic salamanca 40.427803 -3.68528 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:07:05 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2300-comptoir-des-cotonniers-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2280-benny-room-madrid-spain c Very, very, very pretty clothes like Cacharel, Velvet, See by Chloe, and Eley Kishimoto sold by very, very, very stylish women. Light and airy space. Take your time browsing. shopping style recoletos 40.423691 -3.694123 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:00:25 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2280-benny-room-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2294-humana-madrid-spain c Humana is actually an organization for what can be termed as international (i.e. "third world") development, especially in African countries. Currently there are 20+ countries involved in various projects; most of this is in the collection and resale of used clothing. I have not yet been to any of the four other branches in town, but at this one, everything is quite spartan (although organized), and as with any thrift shop, the pickings can vary. If you look close enough, however, you might find a gem. I give it four stars because of the concept and also because of the nice salespeople. shopping anton_martín atocha thrift_store 40.411707 -3.69793 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:18:16 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2294-humana-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2290-wanda-madrid-spain c shopping malasaña style unique 40.428741 -3.704351 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:51:37 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2290-wanda-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2281-hoss-intropia-madrid-spain c shopping fuencarral style 40.421379 -3.701171 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:24:26 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2281-hoss-intropia-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2279-cacharel-madrid-spain c shopping french salamanca 40.425505 -3.687833 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:14:51 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2279-cacharel-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2278-yube-madrid-spain c shopping style recoletos 40.424631 -3.695581 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:08:49 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2278-yube-madrid-spain