The best fashion and gift stores Saint-Petersburg (Санкт-Петербург)

The famous shawl factory of Pavlovo Possad is a true pride of Russia. Creator of more than 800 models based on wool, cotton and silk, she produces beautiful men's and women's shawls and scarves as well as table linen. Each piece is a unique model. An original, timeless, quality gift at very reasonable prices. Beware of fakes, the real shawls of Pavlovo Possad are only sold in official shops

A true trensdsetter in the world of streetwear with a couture spirit nourished by the underground scenes, Bat Norton stands out for its innovative, iconic St Petersburg style. His pieces are dark, street nomadic with sometimes even a little SM side... Black, white or fluo colors only. Wearing these clothes, you feel like you're straight out of a futuristic comic book or the movie Tron. Perfect to go to an electro party and comfortable for everyday life. We love or hate it, but we don't remain indifferent.

The biggest flea market in the city is a real paradise for the hunter. Here you will find absolutely everything, including vintage clothing from the early days of the USSR to the present day. Negotiate with the shopkeepers but not with the older women next to the subway. These are only in rare cases professional saleswomen, most of the time they are retired women trying to make ends meet. Credit cards are not accepted.

Opened in 1848, the Passage is as famous for its architecture as for its shops. It is a bit like the Galeries Lafayette in Saint Petersburg. Renovated in 2013, this elegant department store offers numerous shops selling Russian and foreign branded clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and a few cafes. Among the newer signs worth paying attention to are the secret Chinese restaurant Tiger Lily and the beautiful tea room Zabili Sakhar (The Forgotten Sweet). It connects Nevsky and Ital'yanskaya streets.

The oldest shopping mall in the city. You can find just about everything, but nothing very original, except maybe a small shop selling old cameras. We go there more for a tourist detour than for shopping. We like to stroll along the antique shops. You will sometimes discover beautiful objects or typical products. Since 2019, during the summer period, the inner courtyard is transformed into a social space open to all: food spots, cafés and creative activities give the place a contemporary touch. A promising development to follow.

The Spasibo charity is comparable to our Emmaus. It has 7 shops in town selling clothes, accessories, shoes and other second-hand items of everyday life, as well as books and handicrafts. The prices are quite low and you often get a good deal while doing a good deed. Around 1,000 RUB, you will often find nice pieces, modern or vintage. Other addresses: Gorokhovaya 50, Kovenskiy 23, Chkalovskiy 5, Narvskiy 19, Izmailovskiy 18, Zvenigorodskaya 6.

In this shop you will find a beautiful collection of handmade majolica from several regions of the country (Yaroslavl, Smolensk). Inspired by techniques used during the Italian Renaissance, this variety of fired clay-based ceramics is distinguished by its painted glaze finish. A rather expensive pleasure, from 10 € for a small statuette, because of the fineness of the work done by hand. A beautiful and original gift idea.

A library of non-fictionnelle, independent and intellectual literature. Here you will also find original and exclusive memories such as artists'postcards, handbags and broches produced in small series representing portraits of Russian writers, etc.

For aficionados: an official Zenit St. Petersburg team store opened on Nevsky Prospect in September 2014. There you can find all possible merchandise around this mythical club. Several other addresses in the city: Liteiniy 57 (7 days a week from 10am to 9pm), Nevskiy Prospekt 114-116 (7 days a week from 10am to 11pm) and in Moskovskiy station (7 days a week from 8am to 10pm). The website offers the possibility to pick up your order in the shop.

One of the few vintage stores in town. The word " capharnaüm " is not strong enough to describe the incredible tangle of clothes, bags, wigs, soviet objects and vinyls whose heterogeneous and wobbly assembly is reminiscent of the " mail department " managed by Gaston Lagaffe. For the amateurs, there is something to please themselves by unearthing small marvels of Soviet confection. Success guaranteed when returning to France. The catalog and online sales are available at http://offoffoff.ru

Made exclusively from sheep's wool, Snegi are beautiful, colourful, comfortable and ecological slippers that combine a minimalist Scandinavian look with traditional Russian craftsmanship ( valenkis). Snegi offers 3 models in a dozen colors. Thanks to Snegi, the old felt boot factory in the town of Sabej (Pskov region) has a second life. Wearable both indoors and outdoors, they are a good alternative to classic souvenirs.

A small store of brocany and antique dealers installed in the Kuznechniy market halle is exactly what you need if you don't have time or feel like going to the Udel 'naya flea market. There are small, cheap items (Soviet postcards, jewelry) as well as superior decor and furniture. Prices are certainly higher than on Udelka, but this shop is at a very central location. 

Rubinshteina Street, known for its dining establishments, is also home to several fashion boutiques including Gate 31. Dedicated solely to women's fashion, the Petersburg-based brand has been presenting its creations since 2016. With its rather classic and casual cuts and colors, Gate 31's success goes beyond the borders of Piter. After opening several outlets in SPB, it now has stores in Moscow, Yekaterinburg and Rostov-on-Don. Other addresses: Gorokhovaya 31 & Bol'shoi prospekt 86 in Petrogradskaya.