Designer Stores in Europe

In these shops, creativity beats a fountain. Take note of the new addresses in London and Paris, Milan, Munich and New York.

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LONDON
Smug
This is the name of the "conceptual" boutique at Camden Passage in the Islington area. The name translates as "smug", but this definition clearly does not fit the interior and graphic designer Lizzy evans, which owns all this good. Most of the store’s assortment is made up of items she brought from her many travels from Paris to New York. And London customers really like this concept - the store is buzzing like a beehive. Here you can always find something new: towels with guinea pigs, bright dishes, hand-painted porcelain, as well as woolen blankets from Wales. Young graphic designers and London talents like Donna Wilson andMatt Puffrevered for working with Smug.

ATSmug design art is available to everyone: pillows from Donna wilsonplates fromAli Milleraprons with prints fromThornback & pellwooden owls fromMatt pugh. And the furniture is also for sale! On the walls are hanging graphic works in retro style. The furnishings of the store were created by Lizzy herself and resembles a cozy home living room. “I just didn’t want to make white walls and glass racks, but I came up with the idea of ​​placing goods in a vintage interior,” - says the designer.
And Lizzy was not mistaken!
Camden Passage 13, Islington, London.
ifeelsmug.com

NEW YORK
The uppper rust
Want to be in the center of New York on a flea market? Then check out the little shop The uppper rustin the East Village area. Wicker chairs, mirrors, patina tables and all kinds of curious little things will attract the attention of lovers of antiquity, as well as creative gardeners and florists.
9th East Street, 445, 10009 New York.
PARIS
Petit pan
Business partners, spouses, and parents of three children - Belgian Miriam de Loor and chinese Pan gang created inPetit pan small universe called Story. Colorful fabrics and paper, clothes and furniture for children, Chinese dragons and accessories - welcome to the fantastic world at the junction of West and East!
Ru de Prague, 7, Paris.
petitpan.com

LONDON
Home & pantry
There is another interesting place on Camden Passage - a shop Home & Pantry. Among the suburban china sets, silver utensils and picture frames with curls, fans of the shabby chic style will feel here like in real paradise!
homeandpantry.com

MUNICH
Cafe marais
Shop or cafe? Both! ATCafe marais you can, while sipping a cappuccino, try on new earrings or consider buying an item from the environment. This cafe, located in the building of the former fabric store, has retained the lovely charm of past years and a comfortable atmosphere.
Parkstrasse 2, Munich.
cafe-maris.de

MILAN
L'hub
In literal translation L'hub means "nodal point". And indeed, in spacious rooms on large tables, a variety of types of creativity are "found". Here you can learn how to cut, sew, knit, as well as create prints on fabrics using ancient techniques. All materials used in the training are provided on site and their price is included in the price of the courses.
Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 69, Milan.
i-hub.it
PARIS
Pop market
The facade of this shop, painted in a juicy pink color, immediately causes curiosity and attracts inside. And there is a colorful island of the 50s: bright bags, dishes, paper products and other little things that you had no idea about before! Retro toys and children's books will make little visitors happy too.
Ru Bishat, 50, Paris.
popmarket.fr

NEW YORK
John derian
Once upon a time John Derian opened a decoupage salon, and today he already has a fashionable showroom filled with "treasures" for decor, ceramics, furniture and fabrics from different parts of the globe.
2nd East Street, 6, 10003 New York.
johnderian.com
Photo: PR
Material prepared by Elena Karpova