Yes, there are the Hugo Boss, Armani, Hermés, Louis Vuitton, or Dolce & Gabbana shops in Lisbon
but if you're looking for some local talents and exclusive designs,
here is where you should look:
Ana Salazar
- Rua do Carmo, 87, Chiado - (www.anasalazar.pt)
The work by this leading Portuguese designer has earned international
acclaim and her ready-to-wear collections are sold in Paris, Milan, Tokyo,
and New York. Along with men's and women's wear there is a range of
accessories.
Augustus
- Rua
Augusta, 55, Downtown
Portuguese designer worth a look for evening wear.
Ayer
- Avenida
da Liberdade, 177, Downtown
Make-up and designer collections from Christian Lacroix.
Fashion Clinic
- Avenida
da Liberdade, 180 & 249, Downtown
Concessions from Prada, D&G, and Miss Sixty.
Fatima Lopes
- Rua da Atalaia, 6, Bairro Alto
- (www.fatima-lopes.com)
Fatima Lopes' extrovert fashions were first sold at her boutique in
Paris, but this is her main store in Portugal.
Jose Antonio Tenente
- Travessa do Carmo, 8, Chiado
Ever since he was selected to participate in the Young Designer's Show
in London, Tenente grew into one of the leading Portuguese designers. His
shop sells distinctive men's and women's fashion and accessories.
Luvaria Ulisses
- Rua do Carmo, 87A, Chiado
Behind an ornate façade is this tiny shop selling all kinds of exquisite
gloves.
Manuel Alves & José Manuel Gonçalves
- Rua Serpa Pinto, 15B, Chiado
Two "golden boys" of Portuguese fashion.
Rosa & Teixeira
- Avenida
da Liberdade, 204, Downtown
One of the city's most prominent quality menswear stores, opened in
1915. Smart, classy clothing made with fine fabrics and perfect cuts.