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Syndrome
Click here to view map Truly one of the most idiosyncratic, beautiful and individual shops around, with the added bonus of making you feel quite special and in the know for even being there - as it goes about its business without so much as a sign above the door. It only sells its own brand (although some of the labels read "I ♥ PARADISE") and clearly has its own special workshop where they burrow away making the clothes to their own secret recipe that no one else knows. Basically, a few different patterns; blouses, shirt dresses, pleated skirts, culottes and other bits (some knits as well) printed vests and t shirts, all in shiny printed and patterned 60s and 70s fabric, given a new lease of life. The store is corridor shaped, with one long rail down the side, and the till and glass museum cabinets of handmade accessories. Then, above the colour co-ordinated rails there are huge, hyper colour graphics of dollies and Barbies like the view you could imagine getting walking into a life sized LSD influenced doll’s house. Prices start from about 20 to 30 euros but for this you’ll walk out with a vintage-influenced piece that can’t be found in H&M (and therefore will sidestep that horrible moment when you walk into a bar in your new top and everyone else has had the same idea as you.) So do it: make Syndrome a sure destination on any fashion trek through Barça. Second Store: Carrer de Ferlandina 37, 08001 Metro: Catalunya / Universitat Map

Address:

Carrer de Cervantes, 3,
08002

Area:

Gotico

Nearest Metro:

Jaume I
Liceu

Opening times:

Mon-Sat: 11-2.30 / 5-8

Price range:

Moderate

Items sold:

Clothes (women)