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this trendy shop is mostly given overto T-shirts (many by young, Bangkokbaseddesigners), but also carriesjeans, button shirts and more.Miss Sixty & Energie13 Ngo Duc Ke, D1Local outlet of the Miss Sixty brandhugely favoured by Hollywood’s youngstarlets. Also stocks clothes from itsmen’s label, Energie.Orange238 Pasteur, D3Funky little boutique carries uniqueaccessory pieces a good selection ofT-shirts with quirky, unique graphics forvery reasonable prices. A smaller outpostis located at the corner of Pasteurand Le Thanh Ton in District 1.Rok Factory382 Huynh Van Banh, Phu Nhuanwww.rokexchange.comSmall shop founded by local artist/photographer carries streetwear for therock-oriented lifestyle, including T-shirts,hoodies, socks and accessories.ReplayVincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton,D1116 Nguyen Trai, D1187 Hai Ba Trung, D3Tel: 3925 0252Wide variety of shoes, clothing, denimfor teens and university-age men andwomen. Carries boots, sandals, pumpsand sneakers at mid-range prices.RunwayVincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton,D1Tel: 3993 9988runway.sg@global-fashion.vnMassive and minimalist design-ledinterior lets ultra high-end designergarments stand out. Carries men's,women's and children’s clothing,swimwear, shoes, accessories alongwith home décor. Brands include Chloe,Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga, Sergio Rossiand Eres.See By Harajuku130 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3Tel: 090 986 8622Small, friendly store stocking both men’sand women’s streetwear, channellingJapanese and Korean fashion trends.Bright and funky T-shirts and maxidresses, as well as accessories andfootwear. New stock every month.Versace26 Dong KhoiDesigner brand in men’s formal wear.Houses suit jackets and trousers, shirtsas well as an array of men’s accessories.Also stocks womens clothingand shoes.VOVSaigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D1403 Huynh Van Banh, Phu Nhuanwww.vovietchung.comRetail base for Vo Viet Chung, one ofVietnam’s best-known designers. VOVis known for blending traditional formwith contemporary cuts, colours andtextures.menLucas69A Ly Tu Trong, D1 Tel: 3827 9670Fashion store housing contemporarydesigns in casual, office and eveningwear imported from Hong Kong.Massimo Ferrari42-A1 Tran Quoc Thao, D3Tel: 3930 6212Bespoke menswear shop also boasts itsown brand of contemporary preppy attiretailored for the tropics. Carries a lineof European-quality shoes, bags andaccessories designed in-house, as wellas exclusive Orobianco unisex bags,designer fragrances and eyewear.Mattre19 Nguyen Trai, D1 Tel: 3925 3412This local men’s clothes shop has somefunky tops and jeans for more fashionforwardmales. Apparel in sizes that fitthe typical Western man’s frame areoften available. Another store is locatedon Hai Ba Trung and Ly Tu TrongMilanoSheraton Hotel, 88 Dong Khoiwww.milanogoods.comA conjoining shop with D&G offering aselection of men’s shoes and accessorieswith a sideline in women’s clothing.D&G provides a collection of menswear,from casual jeans and T-shirts touniquely designed suit jackets.Mizada150 Ly Tu Trong, D1 Tel: 3822 2508mizada07@yahoo.comAn A-to-Z collection of men’s clothingwith an influx of new fashion arriving onthe racks regularly. Carries smart, casualshirts, trousers, jeans and jackets, aswell as bags and scarves.New Urban Male226 Ly Tu Trong, D1 Tel: 3824 4416www.newurbanmale.comCaters to a wide range of consumertastes from beach duds to streetwear.The goods include international men’sbrands such as Havaianas, C-IN2,Jabs Waterboys, Rebel Jeans andaussieBum. Also carries men’s groomingproducts.TimberlandParkson Plaza, 39-45 Le Thanh Ton, D1Sells everything the brand is knownfor, from heavy-duty boots to tops andtrousers that are both smart and casual.The emphasis is on muted tones andunobtrusive logos for men who don’t liketo show off.womenAxaraVincom Center B1, 70 - 72 Le ThanhTon, D1Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D121 Nguyen Trai, D1Tel: 3993 9399www.axara.comCarries women’s clothing suitable forwork, weekends or evening. Luxuriousfabrics and simple cuts and styles all atreasonable prices. Also carries handbagsand accessories.BalenciagaRex Hotel, 155 Nguyen HueTel: 6291 3572Sporting modern shapes and elegantitems crafted from natural, raw andartificial materials.BCBGMAXAZRIAVincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton,D1American brand sells women’s daydresses and tops, evening gowns andwear-to-work attire in many prints andcolours. Also carries a small selection ofaccessories, sunglasses and watches.BebeSaigon Center, 65 Le Loi, D1Tel: 3914 4011www.bebe.comAn international brand that specializesin contemporary, modern tees and sexy,elegant dresse, tops and party attire.Bon Mua BoutiqueVincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton,D1Tel: 3993 9888www.itamoda.com.vnLuxury women’s clothing store withracks organized by designer. Carriessmall collection of unique pieces fromdesigners such as Jean Paul Gaultier,Alberta Ferretti, Blumarine, Valentino,Philosophy and Brunello Cucinelli.CaroZen Plaza, 54-56 Nguyen Trai, D1Local designs and tailoring of eleganttops and dresses with a distinctlyEastern influence. Provides a range ofattire for both the office and a night out.The friendly staff is eager to help find anoutfit for any occassion.ChloeRex Hotel, 155 Nguyen Hue, D1Tel: 6291 3582Parisian-influenced fashion housespecializes in simple, traditional designswith a feminine and fashionable twist.Jeans, satin dresses and a wide arrayof accessories are on display.ContrabandParkson Plaza, 39-45 Le Thanh Ton,D1Ready-to-wear brand for hip, modernwomen. Range includes office wear toevening wear. The collection is updatedeach month with new internationaltrends.Dieu ThanhVincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton,D1140 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3824 5851www.dieuthanh.comExperienced tailor shop also carries itsown line of clothing. Once specializedin swimwear and cotton clothing buthas expanded to sell business suits,evening dresses, luxury fabrics andaccessories.ER-Couture Boutique43 Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 2411www.er-couture.comerolskov@er-couture.comExclusive Scandinavian brand offeringdesigner garments. Versatile fashion forwomen in European sizes 34-44. Eachstyle is released in limited quantities andcan be tailored to individual taste.Esprit58 Dong Khoi, D1Outpost for the international brand ofcolourful, preppy men’s and women’scasual wear.Etam188 Hai Ba Trung, D1Famous all over the world for theirFrench style. There’s a large range ofshirts, T-shirts, dresses and more. Alsoavailable in Zen Plaza and DiamondPlaza.Gaya1 Nguyen Van Trang, D1 Tel: 39251495Carries a range of couture and pret-aportergarments and silk and organzadresses in vibrant colours created byCambodia-based designer RomydaKeth.Geisha Boutique43 Ton That Thiep, D1 Tel: 3821 8272enquiry@geishaclothing.comFacebook: Geisha BoutiqueAustralian fashion label offering acontemporary range of casual andevening wear with an Asian influence.Printed tees, singlets, shorts, skirts,jeans, summer scarves, dresses, silkcamisoles and satin maxi dresses.Tracey Kociuruba Fashion Gallery2nd floor, 43 Ton That Thiep, D1Australian designer Tracey Kociurubacreates intricately embellished statementpieces in her Easten-Europeaninspired shop slash studio.Kiwi74/1 Hai Ba Trung Tel: 3822 1191Small and intimate shop with a moderncollection of fashion items gearedtowards the young and active urbanfemale. The showroom has a widecollection, from casual clothing to officewear.KookaiSaigon Centre, 65 Le LoiFrench brand stocking classic,feminine, styles with a twist. Gypsy daydresses and classic little black dressesat mid- to high-range prices are perfectfor twenty- and thirty-somethingwomen.La Senza47B–47C Nguyen Trai, D1Tel: 3925 170065 Le Loi, Saigon Centre, D1Tel: 3914 4328www.lasenza.comBoutique carrying a wide range of bras,panties, pyjamas, accessories andlounge wear.Labella85-87 Pasteur, D1This three-storey shop will take careof all your wardrobe needs: affordableclothes, shoes, bags and lingerie, allwell made and fashionable.Le Samedi21 Nguyen Trai, D1 Tel: 3925 5013Boutique retailing in clothes importedmainly from Italy and France, fromcocktail dresses to chiffon skirts.Lulu Lacywww.lululacy.comBoutique label featuring retro designs inhigh-quality fabrics. Website frequentlyrefreshed with latest offerings, includingmaxi-dresses, tailored blouses andshorts. Shop online or request a partyat your house.Mai Lam132-134 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 38272733www.mailam.com.vnBoutique store housing an eclectic mixof vintage designer clothes and accessoriesmade in Vietnam. Specializing inhand-sewn, multi-dimensional embroidery,the re-design of the traditional aodai and an army vintage collection.Mango96 Mac Thi Buoi, D1 Tel: 3824 6624Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D1Vincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton,D1A favourite with fashion-consciouswomen, this mid-range store stocksclothes from simple tees and jeans toevening wear.Marc JacobsRex Hotel, 155 Nguyen Hue , D1Tel: 6291 3580This spacious shop with high-ceilingscarries up-market clothes, shoes andaccessories from the internationallyrecognized designer brand.Minh Hanh24 Dong Khoi, D1 and 114B NguyenHue Tel: 3824 5774www.mhminhhanh.comHand- and machine-embroideredfashion made from natural fabrics andmaterials wed traditional Vietnameseelements with modern trends. Localcelebrities frequent this shop.Muse BoutiqueSaigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D1Boutique store carries well-knowninternational brands like Miss Sixty,BCBG, Rock Republic, True Religion,Tbags and Killah.Nang Boutique181 Dong Khoi, Room 209, D1iheartnang@gmail.comHouses an assortment of mix-andmatchskirts, floral dresses, chiffonlace-trimmed gowns and accessories,Mekong Creations specialises in unique locally produced household and gift items,including papier mache, silk, bamboo, and water hyacinth products. Mekong Creationsalso produces items for luxury French brand Terre d’Oc and has permission to sell thesedesigns locally.Mekong Creations is a project of parent NGO Mekong Plus, that supports communitydevelopment programmes in remote villiages in Vietnam and Cambodia.The key objective is to generate employment for women. All profitsfrom products sold are returned to the villages. Mekong Creationsfocus is to provide rewarding employment, increase familyincomes and improve conditions for children in these remotecommunities.Our producers are trained in production techniques for theirfield and supported in design and marketing by Mekong Plus.All products are made in the villages allowing more time to bespent with families.asialife HCMC 91