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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
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