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Jordaan
Founded in 1967, this shop is treasure trove of jewelry, fabrics, furniture, and other curiosities—both old and new—from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Elandsgracht 105, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1016 TT, Netherlands
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Museum District
Stop by this highly respected specialty shop for art books after visiting the nearby Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, or Rijksmuseum. The store also has an interesting selection of highbrow literature and nonfiction.
Van Baerlestraat 78, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BB, Netherlands
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Museum District
In business since 1792, this is one of the city's oldest and finest jewelers. In fact, founder Adrianus Bonebakker was famously commissioned by King Willem II to design a royal crown. While Bonebakker still manufactures and sells high-end jewelry and diamonds, you'll also find watches and fine jewelry by the likes of Ole Lynggaard, Pasquale Bruni, Boucheron, and Schoeffel.
Van Baerlestraat 27, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 AN, Netherlands
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Oud-Zuid
Women inspired by the betwixt-beach-and-bar look of Ibiza should sashay their suede ankle boots here for brands such as Isabel Marant Étoile, Paul & Joe, Antik Batik, Ganni, Masscob, and Joseph.
Cornelis Schuytstraat 12, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 JH, Netherlands
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Centrum
Established in 1841, this Dutch department store chain offers affordable fashion for the whole family, ranging from 100% organic cotton baby clothes to plus-size skinny jeans and recycled swimwear. There are always sales racks, and if you have the patience to paw through them, you may be rewarded with some discounted gems. The Damrak store is one of five in Amsterdam alone; for other locations, visit the website.
Damrak 79, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 LM, Netherlands
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Centrum
Trendy boys and girls flock here for fashionable street wear from labels such as StillaDinnasLäb, Billionaire Boys Club, Rick Owens, and Walter van Beirendonck, as well as the latest sneakers and shoes from adidas, Grenson, and Both. Do check out the work of local and international artists in the adjacent gallery.
Spuistraat 250, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 VW, Netherlands
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Amsterdam-Oost
Since 1910, this popular market has been a consumer crossroads in Amsterdam-Oost. Running the length of the eponymous street, the market's 250 stalls sell everything from discount clothing and cosmetics to flowers and fabrics. The food offerings are just as diverse and include halal lamb kebabs, Indonesian loempia (egg rolls), and Dutch kibbeling (deep-fried battered cod).
Dapperstraat between Mauritskade and Wijttenbachstraat, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1093 BS, Netherlands
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Centrum
Having celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2020, "The Beehive" is still the nation's best-known department store, where shoppers swarm for top international lines of designer clothing, shoes, and cosmetics, along with a decent array of furniture and appliances, and one of the best stationery selections in town. Recent renovations, including a tax-free lounge and various ground-floor store-within-a-store boutiques, have focused on attracting international shoppers looking for premium brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chloé, Givenchy, Tiffany's, and Marc Jacobs.
Dam 1, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 JS, Netherlands
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Centrum
The city has a number of book markets, although its most famous takes place every Friday on leafy Spui Square. Under the little white tents, it's an antiquarian- and used-book browsing paradise.
Het Spui between Spuistraat and Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Red Light District
A discreet, well-informed staff promote healthful sexual practices at this condom emporium (with an equally handy online store). You'll find a colorful collection of rubbers and novelty condoms as well as allergy-free and made-to-measure options.
Warmoesstraat 141, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 JB, Netherlands
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Nieuwmarkt | Clothing
You'll feel like you've traveled back to the Roaring '20s when entering this hat shop, with its flapper-style cloches, flatcaps, and fedoras. Purchase bespoke sinamay hairpieces and modern men's and women's hats in every style and color.
Nieuwe Hoogstraat 15, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1011 HC, Netherlands
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Nieuwmarkt
Besides exhibiting highlights of its collection, this design collective also sells a number of its irreverent, often artfully industrial, furniture, and home accessories. What began as a decidedly Dutch group now comprises designers from all over the globe who have together cultivated an international reputation for groundbreaking conceptual design.
Staalstraat 7B, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1011 JJ, Netherlands
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Centrum | Shoes/Luggage/Leather Goods
Much-lauded Dutch footwear designer Fred de la Bretoniere has been selling men's and women's leather footwear since 1970. It's no surprise that his handiwork—combining simplicity, style, sustainability, craftsmanship, and quality—has been entered into the permanent collections of several Dutch design museums. This is the shop to find a classic style that still lets you walk with your own unique verve. There is another location on Utrechtsestraat 77 in the Eastern Canal Belt and at Van Baerlestraat 44V in Oud-Zuid.
Sint Luciënsteeg 20, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 PM, Netherlands
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Museum District
Much-lauded Dutch footwear designer Fred de la Bretoniere has been selling men's and women's leather footwear since 1970. It's no surprise that his handiwork—combining simplicity, style, sustainability, craftsmanship, and quality—has been entered into the permanent collections of several Dutch design museums. This is the shop to find a classic style that still lets you walk with your own unique verve. There are also more casual styles for leisure time and bags and accessories.
Baerlestraat 44V, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 AX, Netherlands
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Nieuwmarkt
By the beginning of the 18th century, Amsterdam had a virtual monopoly in the diamond industry in Europe, so when diamonds were discovered in South Africa in 1869, there was a windfall for Amsterdam's Jewish communities, a third of whom worked in the diamond trade. Built in 1879, the headquarters of GASSAN was once home to the Boas diamond-polishing factory, the largest in the world, where 357 diamond-polishing machines processed around 8,000–10,000 carats of rough diamonds per week. Today, GASSAN offers polishing and grading demonstrations and free hour-long tours, in more than 27 languages, of the building and its glittering collection of diamonds and jewelry. After the tour, have a stone set to your taste by one of GASSAN's expert goldsmiths. There are other locations in Centrum, Museum District, and at Schiphol Airport.
Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1011 LN, Netherlands
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Amsterdam-Oost
Owner Calidris Poorter sells hip, colorful brands such as Atracktion, Duns Sweden, Iglo + Indi, and Maxomorra. Sustainably manufactured using transparent processes, everything is available in a wide range of sizes, from preemies to tweens.
Ruyschstraat 90-HS, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1091 CG, Netherlands
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Amsterdam-Oost
This prizewinning artisan bakery, which mills its own flour and uses no additives or preservatives, was founded by the Hartog family back in 1896, and despite its good name (or perhaps because of it) remains a small-scale operation to this day. To sample the whole-wheat specialist’s breads and Dutch treats, such as speculaas cookies and oliebollen (a must-try in the holiday season), join the queue.
Wibautstraat 77, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1091 GK, Netherlands
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Centrum
One of the Netherlands' most popular stores offers original and affordable own-brand household items, clothing, stationery, gardening tools, and bicycle equipment. Shelves are also stocked with other goodies cherished by the Dutch, such as smoked sausages, traditional candy (think cinnamon candy canes and salty licorice), and pink cream custard cakes. You could call it the Dutch equivalent of Target in that you walk in to buy one thing and leave with a lot more. See the website for other locations.
Kalverstraat 212, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 XH, Netherlands
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Red Light District
Filled with teak-wood canisters and jars bearing Latin inscriptions, fragrant with the perfume of seeds, flowers, and medicinal potions, this health-and-wellness store has been in operation on Nieuwmarkt since 1743. Gold-lettered wooden drawers, barrels, and bins contain not only spices and herbs, but also teas and a daunting array of dropjes (licorice). There's a second location at Westerstraat 107 in Jordaan.
Kloveniersburgwal 12, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 CT, Netherlands
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Jordaan
This quirky concept shop, owned and operated by two sisters, is home to their own clothing label mixed in with a unique collection of vintage and handmade items. Shop for funky clothes and accessories including colorful sunglasses, clunky boots, and hip jewelry. A second shop is located at Bilderdijkstraat 194 in Oud-West.
Haarlemmerdijk 143, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1013 KG, Netherlands
