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19/05/2009Zurich guide, part 2: shopping

Malene Charles of foodie.ch continues her guide to Zurich with shopping recommendations.

Malene Charles of foodie.ch continues her guide to Zurich with shopping recommendations. From clothing stores to flower markets and chocolate shops, Malene lists the best places in town to spend some francs. She initially created this guide for Design Sponge to highlight the people and establishments who are breathing new life into their city.

Clothing / Jewellery

Vestibule - Most of the female population in the city shops here. The service is excellent and they carry a good mix of European designers. Just recently, they started their own collection and once a month they hold special events in shop for clients and friends. Spiegelgasse 13, 8001, tel 044 261 1331. info@vestibule.ch

Tran Hin Phu - This former Swiss textiles award-winner opened his namesake shop in 2007. Birmensdorferstrasse 32, 8004, tel 043 243 9016.info@tranhinphu.com

Making Things - To be honest, it’s difficult to describe this space, but they have many pretty handmade things. Gruengasse 20, 8004, tel 043 243 3188. info@makingthings.ch

Photo ©  Maria Mann
Puppen von Anet Strusinski-Gregorian, Zürich und Bilder von Maria Mann, Hamburg.

Friends of Carlotta - Not just a jewelry shop but a gallery as well. The owner is a former teacher and huge supporter of young jewelry designers. Neumarkt 22, 8001, tel 044 261 8707. info@foc.ch

Burri Optik - In addition to carrying rare eyeglass frames, they will custom design frames for you. Uraniastrasse 22, 8001, tel 044 218 7788. info@burrioptik.ch

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