Bacchus
Fine wines and gourmet delicacies, teas, and Nespresso coffee can be found here, an outpost of the St. Martin distributor.
43 Best Places to Shop in St. Barthélemy
St. Barth is a duty-free port, and its sophisticated visitors find shopping in its 200-plus boutiques a delight, especially for beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and casual wear. It's no overstatement to say that shopping for fashionable clothing, jewels, and designer accessories is better in St. Barth than anywhere else in the Caribbean. New shops open all the time, so there's always something to discover. Some stores close from noon to 3, but they are open until 7 pm. Many are closed on Sunday. A popular afternoon pastime is strolling the two major shopping areas in Gustavia and St-Jean. While high fashion is as pricey here as everywhere, French brands sell for up to 30% less than in the U.S.
In Gustavia, boutiques pack the three major shopping streets. Quai de la République, which is right on the harbor, rivals New York's Madison Avenue or Paris's avenue Montaigne for high-end designer retail, including shops for Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Erès, and Hermès. These shops often carry items that are not available in the United States. The elegant Carré d'Or plaza and the adjacent Coeur Vendome are great fun to explore. Shops are also clustered in La Savane Commercial Center (across from the airport), La Villa Créole (in St-Jean), and Espace Neptune (on the road to Lorient). It's worth working your way from one end to the other at these shopping complexes—just to see or, perhaps, be seen. Boutiques in all three areas carry the latest in French and Italian sportswear, charming children's togs, and some haute couture. Bargains may be tough to come by, but you might be able to snag that Birkin that has a long waiting list stateside, and in any case, you'll have a lot of fun hunting around.
For locally made art and handicrafts, the tourist office can provide information and arrange visits to studios of island artists, including Christian Bretoneiche, Robert Danet, Nathalie Daniel, Patricia Guyot, Rose Lemen, Aline de Lurin, and Marion Vinot. Gustavia, La Villa Créole, and the larger hotels have a few good gallery/craft boutiques.
Banana Moon
Need a bathing suit? This store is filled with chic and colorful swimwear and beachwear collections, designed with a touch of French Riviera elegance.
Black Swan
Also known as Deus ex Machina, this shop has an unparalleled selection of bathing suits, and it also offers beach dresses, hats, caps, and sunglasses.
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Cabane Saint-Barth
Stocked with stenciled cotton, gauzy beach tops, great straw fedoras, caftans (for all ages), plus beachy shoes and accessories, this shop is hard not to pop into. The shop ships internationally.
Capuccino
The collection here features patterned dresses, stylish rompers, colorful blouses, tiny bikinis, and more---all handmade in France.
Carat Time
Cartier
For fine jewelry, visit this branch of the famous jeweler.
Ced & Rod
This luxury boutique has an incredible selection of ready-to-wear, bespoke, and couture items for both women and men.
Clic
Founded by Christiane Celle, the visionary behind Calypso, this concept gallery and bookstore is dedicated to photography books and hosts monthly exhibits showcasing fine modern photography. It also features a curated selection of artistic apparel and accessories.
Couleurs des Iles 120% Lino
This shop has many rare varieties of smokables, including Cuban cigars, plus the original Panama hats, and good souvenir T-shirts, too. Head to the back for the stash of rare Puro Vintage.
Diamond Genesis
This store offers an impressive selection of watches, featuring brands like Patek Philippe and Chanel. Popular items include gold pendants and charms shaped like the island, alongside high-end jewelry from renowned designers such as Graff and Pomellato.
Eden to Go
This grab-and-go stop is perfect for quick, quality meals like fresh salads, sandwiches, and cakes, all crafted with the same attention to detail that Eden Rock is known for. Menu items change according to season and availability.
Fabienne Miot Création
Here you can find unique, handcrafted jewelry pieces that often incorporate cultured pearls, precious stones, and design elements inspired by the natural world.
Filles des Iles
Foodland St Barth
This luxe grocery store receives weekly shipments from North America and Europe and has a diverse selection of imported delicacies, fine wines, and local specialties. There are two locations on the island—La Boutique in Gustavia and the Wholesale store in Anse des Cayes.
French Indies Design
Hartford
Specializing in breezy linen pieces and casual wardrobe essentials, this store has a curated selection of ready-to-wear items for both men and women.
Hermès
Human Steps
This popular boutique stocks a well-edited selection of chic shoes and leather accessories from names like YSL, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Miu Miu, and Jimmy Choo.
Kalinas & Tainos
Kiwi St-Barth
This popular boutique for adults, juniors, and kids has beach and resort wear for everyone, as well as a variety of tote bags, towels, shoes, and accessories.
Kokon
This boutique offers a nicely edited mix of designs for on-island or off from of-the-moment fashion lines, and cute shoes to go with them.
La Case Aux Livres
This full-service bookstore and newsstand has hundreds of English titles for adults and kids. Its blog lists author appearances, which may well be worth a stop if you're around.
La Cave du Port Franc
Complete with an extensive selection of fine wines, champagnes, and spirits from around the world, this spot is a one-stop-shop for all things alcohol.
Lacoste St Barthelemy
This store has a huge selection of the once-again-chic alligator-logo wear for adults and kids.
Laurent Effel
This St. Barth institution operates three attractive shops next to each other, offering comfy and colorful driving mocs for adults, well-tailored linen shirts and shorts in a rainbow of candy colors, and accessories.
Lei'l St Barth
Find breezy dresses, stylish beachwear, and unique accessories at this trendy store. Many items feature light, breathable fabrics that make them perfect for the tropical climate.
Ligne St. Barth
A superb skin-care destination, this luxe spot has products made on-site from local tropical plants. Several spas across the island carry their products.
Lili Belle
Small but mighty, this tiny shop is filled with an incredible selection of chic, French designer beachwear and resort clothing. The owner makes frequent trips to Paris to scout the trends and marry island style with high fashion.
