Would you resist entering here?
1.**THE LUNCH BOX (Fish, 7)**
A new store with the name of tupperware opens its doors in Madrid. We are talking about the **Lunch Box**. They themselves say that a lunch box is a container that contains delicious things that feed the soul and the stomach. And that's how they are: more than a conventional store, it's about a hybrid space where an art gallery, a specialized bookstore, a furniture and decoration exhibition, a vintage boutique and a cafe with delicatessen come together. It is obvious that they take great care of the design and the small details and above all they love illustration and popular culture. In short, a different store that surprises from the first moment and where we wouldn't mind spending a few euros on any of its little 'works of art'.
2.** THE INTEGRAL (León, 25) **
The ** Integral ** is a nice store. Located on Calle León, you just have to see its wooden facade with the old confectionery sign. But make no mistake, candy has been out of its marble counter for a long time. What we do find is vintage vinyls, tin ducks, do it yourself ukuleles, original books , jewelry, fanzines, bags, clothes and even furniture. This showcase of young creators is a perfect place to find a chic gift that is out of the ordinary.
A nice vintage boutique
3.**UNDER THE VOLCANO (Ave María, 42) **
Attention, nostalgic vinyl and old lps: there is a store in Madrid where music is breathed in every corner. Its name is ** Under the Volcano ** and it is located in the neighborhood of La Latina. His variety of music is surprising: soul, jazz, beat, garage, folk, heavy, indie, funk, rock'n'roll. .. they have everything. They sell new and second-hand vinyl, as well as lps, singles, and specialized books on music and film. You'll come out of there dancing.
4.**D-SPACE (Belén, 10) **
Another store that has just come out of the oven is Slowly . It has only been open for a month in the center of Madrid and we have already fallen in love with it. This Concept Store (with a store also in Majadahonda) is a lively and multidisciplinary space where you can find the best of street fashion, original gifts and designer gadgets. We love their bags and purses from Swiss brand **Freitag** and their selection of Veja sneakers. Here you can find everything: from a doormat in the shape of a mustache to a bathroom set in the shape of a submarine. Now on sale they offer a 30% discount on clothing and footwear.
A multidisciplinary concept store
5.**THE PESETA (Novitiate, 9)**
** La Peseta ** is quite a veteran in Madrid. Opened in 2006, this place continues to fascinate us. At this time, they claim not to make sales, but yes gifts . In their sewing workshop they make all kinds of artistic and, above all, functional textile products. We love their wallets, tablecloths, fanny packs and glasses cases, among many other things . They offer limited editions of their products and very interesting collaborations with designers like Marc Jacobs or Lomography. Who buys here are curious and restless people looking for something different and well done. They are also a dog-friendly store and have bike racks.
6.**THE FACTORY (Alameda, 9) **
** La Fábrica is a place with a soul, as they describe themselves.** And the truth is that personality is not lacking in this multi-space where we find everything from a bookstore specialized in photography, to exhibitions, a shop or a bistro with great food. quality. Its concept store offers unique products, such as jewellery, leather handbags, ceramic objects and even wines and incense. all are creations of young national artists that range from the most classic to the most avant-garde. Hard not to buy something.
a place with soul
7.**KINDA KINKS (Fish, 16)**
A very cool clothing store to finish off the January slope is ** Kinda Kinks , on Pez Street.** They are specialists in vintage, indie and retro clothing imported mainly from England and to a lesser extent from the United States and Canada. You can find pants, shirts and jackets from the 70s and 80s. Its name comes from an album by The Kinks and the decoration of the place did not waste time either. Take a good look at the antique furniture on display, they are real gems.
8.**DO DESIGN (Ferdinand VI, 13) **
Another store that goes out of the ordinary is **Do Design**. In a space of 200 meters, art, fashion and design are viewed from the same prism. Here you will find exclusive, functional, handcrafted pieces with a lot of personality. And all very well placed. touch fashion, decoration, art and books among other beautiful things. It is a most inspiring coquettish store, where you can also have a good coffee while you decide what you want to throw in the basket.
A very charming store
9.**MOTT (Waffle, 31)**
** Mott ** is another of the cute stores that we cannot miss these dates. The place is pretty pretty. With a romantic air, Mott offers clothes and all kinds of accessories of great design. Its Frenchified touch makes it seem that we are in a little corner of Paris choosing a bag or a pair of shoes. Here they take great care of aesthetics and what they sell are timeless and high quality items. European brands like Sessum, Mes demoiselles or Virginie Castaway are among his favourites.
10.**TOXIC WORLD BOARDSHOP (Segovia, 67)**
** Toxic World Boardshop ** is a hipster store, surf, skate and trendy things . And that's why we love it. The store is small but very cozy. and it has more than 45 surfboards in stock, scooters with very original designs, helmets of all colors and, in general, a powerful offer for this sports sector. For a moment, it seems that we are in California and not in the center of Madrid.
Surfing and hipsters in Madrid
11.**LIVING LONDON (Santa Engracia, 4)**
If Mott brought us the best of Paris to Madrid, Living London does the same but with a British accent. This tea room is one of the most beautiful in the city and faithfully emulates the tradition of London tea rooms . In its exquisite shop you can buy beautiful porcelain tea sets as well as teas and delicious sweets (which you can taste in its english tea room , located two numbers up on the same street).
12.**AD HOC (Leon, 11)**
In the Barrio de las Letras we discovered a little shop that, in addition to clothing and accessories, sells flowers. It's called ** Ad Hoc ** and its offer includes items from young designers, handicrafts and recycled objects. Here industrial production does not exist, most things are made by people and not by machines . Therefore, you will not find mass sales, but rather limited series of really cool things. The flowers are in charge of Vinca per Vinca Floral Designs.
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Handmade gifts and pretty flowers