The best fashion and gift stores Province Of Biscay

The duo formed by Ibai León and Sara Campillo is at the origin of this 100% local brand, offering clothes with very arty graphics for men, women and children. A colorful and fun fashion to discover in their pretty shop at Casco Viejo, born in 2012 after several years of graphic experimentation. All their clothes are designed and made in their workshop in Bilbao, the result of a process combining new technologies and traditional know-how. Their tyrannosaurus head logo is a must!

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On the other side of the bridge of La Salve, a place dedicated to graphic creation, also with a small art gallery. It is the meeting place for lovers of design and illustration, who come here to unearth original creations, admire the current exhibition or participate in one of its workshops dedicated to craft publishing. On its shelves: prints, illustrations, photographs and design creations inspired by Bilbao make it the perfect place to find a stylish souvenir... just a 5-minute walk from the Guggenheim!

This is the shop of Kepa Acero, a local surfing legend who travels the world in search of new waves and new experiences. A true modern-day adventurer, Kepa Acero shares its tastes and affinities in fashion and accessories (including some of its creations through its Basati brand). Sailors, big stitches, hats: the hipster-surfer's panoply! The shop, which also functions as an art gallery, regularly hosts exhibitions by local artists, often with a surfing theme.

A stylish fashion boutique which, in addition to a sharp selection of trendy or eco-friendly brands (Compañia Fantastica, People Tree), regularly organises art exhibitions and live concerts (usually on Saturdays around 7pm). Recycling enthusiasts, the owners give free rein to their imagination to furnish the space and the shop window. The walls are generally covered with paintings or photographs from current exhibitions. Between fittings, take a look at his little book exchange library.

"Eguzkilore" is the flower that used to be hung on the doors of Basque houses as a protection. It is also the name of this jewelry brand that is inspired by Basque mythology to create its collections. Master jewelers since 1950, the Zuluaga family created this brand in 2007 with the idea of combining tradition and craftsmanship with contemporary design. The brand has been successful and now has several stores in Bilbao, San Sebastián, Vitoria, and points of sale in the Corte Inglés.

A pretty fashion boutique for women, where you will find a selection of very trendy brands such as Bellerose, Ba&sh, Des Petits Hauts, Sessun, Woolrich, Rains, Veja, Blundstone, Mercules, Beatriz Furest and many others. In an intimate atmosphere, you will benefit from personalized advice and a warm welcome. An excellent address for trendy shopping! A second N32 boutique has opened in Doctor Achucarro 4, featuring sustainable products with eco-responsible brands such as ECOALF.

This fashion brand presents itself as the ambassador of the New Basque Style with its modern, simple lines and quality fabrics. Founded in the 1980s in San Sebastian, the brand was inspired by the elegant and timeless style of the fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga. Contxu Uzkudun's creations then draw on the simplicity of the Spanish maestro's own forms. Today, his daughters Ana and Beatriz continue to develop the brand, which now has several boutiques in Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz and San Sebastián.

Inaugurated in 2019, this large showroom located on the ground floor of the Azkuna Zentroa cultural centre highlights the work of local artists dedicated to design and creation. A bookstore, stationery, fashion and decoration shop, the space has more than 150 square metres fitted out with modular wooden furniture made by local craftsmen. It is therefore an essential place to find design and local gift ideas!

On the other side of the Ribera Bridge, a space dedicated to fashion and art, a meeting point for young designers and up-and-coming artists. Born in 2014, Mongolia Gunea offers a beautiful selection of clothing and accessories for men and women with timeless lines, through a selection of cutting-edge brands. The venue also hosts frequent exhibitions by national artists, while collaborating with local designers who have chosen the handmade. A place brimming with creativity in the heart of Bilbao La Vieja!

Formerly known as Skunkfunk, this slow and eco-friendly brand has been renamed SKFK to enter a new creative phase. Born some twenty years ago in Bilbao, this ethical fashion brand focuses on quality and originality while favouring responsible consumption. His creations, both urban and spiritual, are inspired by contemporary art. The brand has another sign in Bilbao in the Indautxu district (C/ Maximo Aguirre, 32). It is also present in Pamplona, San Sebastián, Vitoria...

Just a few steps away from Santiago's cathedral, this clothing and accessory store is an excellent address for a tour of the local creation. Since its beginnings, more than 15 years ago, it has made the bet to highlight small emerging designers, proposing a sustainable fashion with handmade or limited production pieces. A reference for handmade and good taste, whose selection seduces fashionable girls with vintage-inspired pieces, but also pretty jewelry and prints by young illustrators. To be discovered!

A benchmark Basque brand founded in the 1990s in San Sebastian. Today, Loreak Mendian is successful all over Europe with its collections for men and women inspired by art, nature and surfing. Deeply rooted in the local culture, the brand regularly collaborates with local designers for surprising capsule collections. His contemporary and functional pieces appeal to a clientele eager for timeless fashion and who appreciate quality fabrics. Two shops also in San Sebastián!

The designer Maite Grande created her brand "Ifeelnut" in 2013. In her workshop in the Deusto district, the new epicentre of local creation, we discover her minimalist clothes influenced by Japanese aesthetics and Scandinavian design. This classically inspired women's fashion is also distinguished by the quality of the fabrics used and its local and sustainable production. On site, sewing workshops are regularly organized. Maite also makes wedding dresses to order. Fashion 100% made in Bilbao.

In her studio-boutique in the San Francisco district, designer Maitena Gandoa creates jewellery inspired by nature, with organic and delicate shapes. Its magnificent showroom, with its high ceilings and exposed wooden beams, is well worth a look. Its cylindrical silver rings are reminiscent of the lines of the Guggenheim... The shop also displays pieces by other designers who share his philosophy of handmade hats, scarves, bags, etc.). You'll find great gift ideas!