The elegant creations of Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez can now be found throughout Spain. Located on the most glam shopping street in Madrid, this is the location to visit.

Even if you don’t buy anything, concept store Aspesi is well worth checking-out to see the quirky interiors and artfully displayed clothing. Selling mens and womenswear, the two-floor boutique features stark white walls and simple, tailored pieces, each with just enough flair to make them unique.

Boxcalf, a leather maker from Bilbao, sells gorgeous bags, scarves and clothing in an airy space that resembles a Spanish Hermès boutique. 

Madrid’s oldest fan maker (in business since 1858) sells its wares on the busy Puerta del Sol. The light-weight confections make great mementos to bring home.

Run by the same family for five generations, this dusty shop, located just outside an archway leading into the Plaza Mayor, is the place to buy espadrilles. The selection is fantastic, with examples in every size and shade lining the walls, but you should expect gruff service.

If you can’t make it to Casa Hernanz for espadrilles, but are already shopping in Salamanca, Castañer has an impressive, albeit pricier, variety as well.

The Spanish designer of Colour Nude, Carmen Osuna, mixes the spirit of Andalusia with the elegance of Madrid for a very sophisticated, Spanish feminine look. She is best known for her striking evening clothes. 

Designer Rosa Estiva is one of Spain’s rising fashion stars. She was born in Majorca and opened her first shop in Barcelona a decade ago; in 2012 she was named Spain’s Best Designer and her iconic feminine clothes are now sold internationally. She is known for her delicious palette of colors and the delicate cut of her clothes. 

This beloved Madrid boutique carries many international fashion labels like Pucci and Versace as well as glamorous accessories.

Think of El Ganso as the Vineyard Vines of Spain. The brand celebrates a preppy look but with some whimsy, so blazers have colorful elbow patches and shirts have fun contrast piping. Men and women can find basic staples for a classic look. There are lots of boutiques in the city as well as throughout Spain and now in other countries as well.

Elisa Bracci designs formal evening wear for many of Madrid’s old guard. Extravagant statement gowns are her specialty.

]This small boutique specializes in made-to-measure beachwear. They will custom make bathing suits and cover-ups based on the models they have on hand or ones you want copied and use the best silks from Italy and top elastic fabrics. The loyalty of their clients is a testament to what a good job they do. Many styles are in stock, but special orders generally take fifteen days for delivery.

Visit this unique housewares and fashion shop at the very end of street for bold dresses, woven bags from Kenya, handmade fabrics, and colorful shoes.

This sleek, three-story concept store in the heart of Salamanca has a basement level with cult cosmetic and fragrance lines like Natura Bissé and Diptyque. Upstairs are displays with men’s and women’s fashions and on the third level is a café and housewares section. There is another outlet at Calle de las Infantas 19.

This Barcelona-based designer of elegant women’s fashions has stores a few stores in Spain. It’s hippest Madrid location is inside the ABC Serrano mall, by far the most sophisticated shopping area in Madrid.

Spain’s upscale leather store has been outfitting the elite with handbags and luggage since 1846. Although Loewe now has locations around the world, the merchandise tends to be less expensive in Spain than elsewhere.

Spanish craftsmen make and design all of the accessories and jewelry in the Malababa boutiques. You can find strappy sandals in neutral and bright colors in summer and fabulous boots in winter. Bags range from cute clutches to substantial messenger bags. 

Marga Massanet and Jacobo Cobian are the Spanish designers behind this label which is best known for their great coats and blouses. There is a vintage, modern mix to their collections, which have been picked up by lots of independent boutiques around Europe. Their only other freestanding shop is in La Coruna. Some in Madrid refer to it as the Isabel Marant of Spain.

Both professional flamenco dancers and souvenir hunters come to Maty for traditional pumps, hair combs and costumes.

In the heart of Cuecha, this boutique is crammed with wonderful clothes and accessories for women and girls. There is a mix of young Spanish designers and international labels on display in rooms that feel a bit like the jam-packed apartment of a fashion lover.

This Milan-based company was started by an elegant Italian woman who marries an almost preppy American style with fine Italian craftsmanship to create bags, linens and home accessories. You will find travel bags, ranging from large duffels to toiletry bags, in canvas, suede, linen, wool and nylon. Items can be monogrammed on site while you wait. A more sophisticated version of L.L. Bean, the concept is classic luggage that you personalize to create your own statement. They also carry some bed linens and a great line of suede boots.

With five locations in Madrid, NAC is a staple for locals looking for the latest affordable womenswear. Selling only Spanish designers, the trendsetting spot is the place to go to pickup last minute outfit-makers, be it a chic new coat or vibrant purse.

This charming children’s clothing boutique celebrates color and traditional prints. The owner mixes in some housewares and women’s clothing but everything is inspired by the sweetness of childhood.

Pedro Garcia could be considered the Manolo Blahnik of Spain for the high-quality of its shoes and the contemporary aesthetic. The family business from Alicante is in its third generation of Pedros running the show and his shoes are sold in this elegant boutique as well as at stores like Neiman Marcus in the States. 

Dominated by mostly empty space, this cool boutique staffed by beautiful sales attendants offers casually hip attire displayed on a few racks here and there. Pale wood accents soften the otherwise austere look. Labels from throughout Europe assure Pez’s in-the-know clientele will stay ahead of the latest fashion trends. Pez has been noted in Spanish Vogue and Elle, among other magazines. The men’s shop. Pez Boy, is down the street at Calle Regueros 2.

This hip, multilevel Salamanca emporium provides the perfect venue for perusing the popular Galician designer’s preppy-chic creations. Her V-neck sweaters are practically a uniform among stylish Spanish men, while her well-crafted leather bags are equally appealing to women.