Best Cities For Shopping

If there’s one thing you can be sure of when it comes to shopping, it’s that some cities are simply better than others. To uncover the Best Cities for Shopping, we asked a panel of fashion merchandising experts to weigh in on which places offered the most satisfying and gratifying retail experiences. They looked at a wide range of factors, including the number of high-end boutiques, brand name department stores, flea markets and markets and market stalls. Go here eviemagazine.com

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New York City is a shoppers paradise that never disappoints travelers looking to add to their closets. The shopper-friendly city features a healthy mix of designer labels, independent boutiques and world-famous window displays. The Upper East Side is home to the likes of upscale stores Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany and Co while the busy streets of Soho are bursting with fast fashion retailers (think Zara, H&M and UNIQLO) and some of NYC’s top luxury brands.

Paris

No trip to Europe is complete without a stop in the “city of love.” The Champs-Elysees and Marais are top spots for haute couture shopping, while Montmartre is the spot for vintage trinkets. In-the-know shoppers also flock to the chic neighborhood of the Design District for contemporary fashions.

San Francisco

The west coast city offers a world-class shopping experience that’s as much of an attraction as the stunning natural scenery. The glitzy shops of Union Square are just the beginning; sprinkled throughout the area is a variety of unique and interesting boutiques and local vintage finds, plus some of the country’s top department stores.