The best fashion and gift stores Madrid

Since 1925, wooden houses, located on the edge of the botanical garden, have been offering second-hand books as well as a few new books that cost 10% less than in bookstores. Before or after a walk at Retiro, it is really very pleasant to stroll along the Cuesta de Moyano and the thirty or so stands that have made it their home. Often threatened with a change of location, these small houses (and their structures) are a Madrid institution.

Music lovers, remember the address of Y Que Viva Joplin! Indeed, this store is a real gold mine for all music lovers. You will find everything you are looking for (or almost) in terms of imports and in all styles. Flamenco, of course, but also all the great rock classics populate the shop's shelves. In short, a good address for those who would like to slip a few records into their suitcase. A more original souvenir than a Real Madrid shirt or a mug with the royal couple on it! Notice to all fans.

A real favorite! For more than two decades, the Popland store has been a real Ali Baba's cave for pop culture and retro lovers. In the purest style of the Malasaña neighborhood, you can find in this cheerful mess figurines and toys of all kinds, but also t-shirts, badges, stickers, posters, small dishes... And all these objects obviously honor great figures of the pop culture. In short, a store that goes off the beaten track to slip an original souvenir in your suitcase.

For lovers of haute couture (with a great weakness for brands from Italy), here is the perfect store: Dior, Versace, Ferré, Moschino, Armani are indeed some of the great brands that can be found here. The inaccessible becomes accessible... well, almost. The secret: the shop sells the rest of the stocks of the major brands of the past seasons, or even the exhibition copies, which may therefore have some small defects. So you have to keep an eye out and search to try to find the rare pearl.

A faceted ball atmosphere and eph's paws jeans in this well-known clothing store in Malasaña, which breathes in the sixties and seventies. Skirts, American jackets, jeans, jewellery, accessories, etc., you will find everything in this store unlike any other. If you have to like the style or have a good dose of imagination to make your find a trendy outfit or a little something extra that makes the difference at nightfall, Madrid fashionistas don't hesitate for a second to step through the doors of this neighbourhood institution.

Stores in Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza, Marbella, the geography proves it: here is a small fashion store with a very affirmed style! With brands like Muka, Lilly Ann, Diabless, Isumu, among others, you can find original and distinguished clothes and accessories. And the colors are often flashy, in the purest style of the Spanish capital. Why Biscuit? Nothing could be easier, you can nibble on homemade cookies while trying on clothes. Some accessories and jewelry are also available in store.

The real paradise for flamenco dancers! From the frilly dress, to the bun clip and earrings, you will find everything to fulfill your princess dreams. Try the tight pants and jackets to seduce your target... Child size also available. All these pieces are handmade and in Spain, it is expensive, very expensive even. It is difficult to find dresses for less than 300 €. You can always bring back a pair of earrings or a fabric flower as a souvenir!

Designed by a group of designers/creators passionate about fashion, Typographia's many t-shirts (often bearing the image of the Spanish capital) are as many souvenirs that really stand out from the crowd. A good gift idea for friends. In any case, hipsters and other trendy thirty-somethings from Madrid are flocking to try out the brand's various creations in an... English phone booth! There are also shops in Lisbon, Barcelona and Mallorca. Typographia? Connected, we tell you!

This is an excellent place to find second-hand clothes in Malasaña. Jeans, Hawaiian shirts or leather jackets, the choice is great and, a little originality of the place, the bill is calculated... by the kilo! Lovers of 1970s, 1980s or 1990s fashions, this little shop, so typical of the district, is made for you. Rocker leather jackets, flower shorts, sequined hats and cowboy boots await you for a wild shopping session before a long night of partying.

Located in the heart of Madrid, Fnac sells books in Spanish and French. Here you can find the collection of Petit Smart guides.

La Tienda Verde emerged in the 1950s, mainly as a map store and as a focus of the first hikers and mountaineers in search of the little information that was circulating at that time in the country. Later on, it was completing its specialization towards travel in general, with particular attention to the world of nature and active tourism, and everything that had to do with Madrid and its area of influence. In addition, they also sell useful objects for the hiker: compasses, pedometers, altimeters, etc.

To find a espadrille at your feet (alpargatas), this shop from another time is a godsend. Very popular with the people of Madrid, this is the perfect place to bring back an original and authentic souvenir of your stay in the Spanish capital. And you will soon find that there is a greater variety of models of espadrilles than you might think. From the most classic to the most original, let us guide you, Antigua Casa Crespo has been a reference since 1863. And the shop has been run by the same family for four generations!

All flamenco music lovers will find their happiness here on two floors. The catalogue of flamenco records is quite impressive, with recordings dating back to the early 20th century. Of course, guitar lovers will also be delighted to discover high-quality pieces made by luthier Ricardo Sanchis Carpio and others. Finally, while there are also many books and DVDs, El Flamenco Vive also offers the full range of traditional clothes, shoes and castanets.

A few years ago, Atlético de Madrid finally got its own official store on the prestigious Gran Via, proof of its changing dimension on the green rectangle! Although smaller than that of eternal Madrid rivals Real, you'll find all the Colchoneros shirts and other goodies. From statuettes of the legendary coach Diego Simeone to models of the Civitas Metropolitano stadium, there's plenty to delight rojiblancos fans!