The Best Fashion Boutiques and Antique Shops in San Telmo, Buenos Aires
San Telmo is the bohemian haven of Buenos Aires, so perhaps it’s no surprise that it’s also a haven for fashion, both old and new. People rave about the antiques shops and boutiques in the area, so we have found the best stores for antiques and fashion to guide you through San Telmo.
1. Pablo Ramirez
Cinema
Paula Saralegui
One of the original female designers of the avant-garde fashion scene that developed in Buenos Aires in the 1990s, Paula Saralegui continues to have a store on the prominent thoroughfare of Defensa where she sells her idiosyncratic designs that use natural fabrics sourced locally such as untreated wool, linen, raw silk, and hand-dyed cotton. Her touch is visible on every piece of clothing, whether a quirky hat or comfy cardigan.
Paula Saralegui, Defensa 1341, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4361 3412
2. El Buen Orden
Store, Shop
3. Gil Antiguedades
Store, Shop
4. Hugo Breitman Antiques Gallery
Antiques gallery proprietor Hugo Breitman takes after his father in his love for antiques. His father started collecting pieces that had been imported into Argentina in the 19th century, and Hugo still takes care of and sells these pieces to this day, including his own discerningly-sourced finds that he hunts down today. You will find a wealth of wonderfully-preserved lamps and light fittings, as well as sculptures for home decoration and furniture in great condition.
Hugo Breitman Gallery, Defensa 1016, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4362 6102
5. San Telmo Market
Market
San Telmo Feria
The feria is the daddy of all San Telmo shopping activities and has something to please every kind of shopper, whether you’re on the hunt for antiques, clothes, souvenirs, or art. The weekly Sunday market is one of the biggest attractions in the city, and it’s almost impossible to walk down the length of the market drag on Defensa without picking up something unique and Argentine. Haggling isn’t really a thing in Argentina, but if you purchase multiple items you’ll probably get a good deal.
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