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DEPARTURES TRAVEL IN STORE 36 STILLSEGLER Treasures reveal themselves as you proceed deeper into this narrow storefront just off the main shopping boulevard in the Innere Stadt. Look for paper-thin tumblers with tiny, hand-etched goldfish that appear to be swimming along the rim, dimpled Bohemian blown glass, Belgian linen table runners and loden Christmastree skirts. stillsegler.com HOFENEDER DECORATION This small interiors shop features lamps made from rope-wrapped antique jugs and Gustavian side tables in chic shades of artfully distressed beige. Owner Susi Hofeneder forbids photography but is happy to divulge the provenance of wares like antique iron chairs from France or a turn-ofthe-century Bavarian pram. hofeneder.at A shearling clog by Pantoffle at Rosa Mosa Locally sourced wares at the bijou Simon & Jakober; left: a teapot from Stillsegler LODEN-PLANKL Situated directly across from the Hofburg Palace, this is Vienna’s oldest store dedicated to Tyrolean wool clothing and accessories. The threestorey emporium offers racks upon racks of loden and dirndls: go for the shearling-lined slippers and a smart boiled-wool umbrella. loden-plankl.at KUNSTHANDEL PICHLER Skip the heavily trafficked antiques stores of the Innere Stadt in favour of this perfectly curated shoebox located across from the Upper Belvedere palace. Mother-daughter owners Eva and Verena Pichler present a generation-spanning collection from Bakelite baubles to silver Art Nouveau eggcups. kunsthandel-pichler.at WÄSCHEFLOTT Vienna has long been known as a centre of bespoke menswear, and it’s most accessible at this legendary store, with its original neon signage and interiors. The haberdashery carries ready-to-wear and crisp cotton pyjamas in a variety of colours and patterns in adult and child sizes; if you have time and courage, order a custom shirt, which they will measure on the spot and ship worldwide. waescheflott.at TOKYO Japan’s ever-evolving metropolis never fails to amaze with a myriad of old and new – and everything in between. by Hiroko Kamogawa SENCHADO TOKYO A perfect one-stop shop for Japanese tea, it specialises in sencha, the country’s most popular green variety. Presented in a sleek, contemporary packaging – some are available in a gift box swaddled in furoshiki, a time-honoured Japanese wrapping cloth – the teas are sourced from every corner of Japan, offering subtly different aromas and flavours redolent of the terroirs. senchado.jp ARCHIVE STORE Hidden in the basement of an unassuming complex in Shibuya, this secretive den is filled with collectable fashion finds of the past decades. Iconic vintage garments from designers such as Japan’s own Yoji Yamamoto and Comme de Garçons as well as Martin Margiela, Helmut Lang and Raf Simons combine with the stunning interiors to make this a museum-like destination. archivestore.jp OKURA With its eye-catching facade of a heritage-imbued Japanese storehouse, this eclectic boutique is packed with a curated array of organic and indigo clothing items that redefine Japanese aesthetics. Past and present happily mingle in this must-visit showcase in the stylish Daikanyama neighbourhood. hrm.co.jp CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: © STILLSEGLER; © SIMON & JAKOBER; © ROSA MOSA
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: © THE FLAME STORE; © PAPER BOAT COLLECTIVE; © KOZO TAKAYAMA GYOKUSENDO AT GINZA SIX The byword for Japanese copperware, Gyokusendo is known for its tsuiki artisanal technique, where copper sheets are hammered into distinctively beautiful forms and patterns. Originally from Niigata Prefecture, the Ginza outlet features an interior made from an extraordinary 400 sheets of copper – all hammered into shape by the company’s artisans. gyokusendo.com AMBUSH WORKSHOP Cutting-edge Tokyo style at its best, the street-style brand was founded by cosmopolitan duo Verbal and Yoon, and the store has become a pilgrimage site for fashionistas around the globe. Look out for collaborations with labels and artists that offer very limited editions in-store only. ambushdesign.com YAMADA HEIANDO A firm that dates back 101 years and is beloved by the Japanese royal family, it produces a range of traditional lacquerware for every occasion. Adorned with delicate, quintessentially Japanese motifs, the tasteful pieces are ideal gifts to take home as tokens of old Japan. heiando1919.com Inside the minimalist Gyokusendo GOA From slow fashion to modern housewares, shopping in the sunny Indian enclave goes beyond beachy chic. by Prasad Ramamurthy THE FLAME STORE Housed in a 300-year-old Portuguese villa, Flame’s flagship store in Candolim oozes boho style. Inside you’ll discover the brand’s trademark cotton resort wear along with vintage quilts from Bengal, hand-loomed towels from Andhra Pra desh and sustainable fashion labels such as Myoho and James Ferreira. +91 86 6908 7239 SACHA’S SHOP “I like telling stories through the shop,” says Sacha Mendes, a stylist for magazines like GQ India. Her store in Panaji gives you the updated version of traditional Indian crafts, including 11.11’s organic denim from Gujarat and Pahadi Local’s ethically sourced apricot oil from the Himalayas. sachas-shop.com PAPER BOAT COLLECTIVE This concept store in the village of Sangolda speaks to the Goa state of mind. Enjoy the laid-back vibe as you browse necklaces made from upcycled silk saris and toys A selection of wares at the Flame Store in Goa; below: sandals at Paper Boat Collective made by the social enterprise Blue Mango Trust. Afterwards, stop by the cafe for cake and espresso. paperboatcollective.in RANGEELA “A chocolate box of Indo-Asian cultural goodies” is how Indy Gordon describes his store. And a treat to the eyes it is. Go for hand-beaten silverbrass tableware produced by artisans in Uttar Pradesh, handblown glass created from recycled bottles and the brand’s own clothing line of light silks, buttery cashmeres and fine cottons. rangeelagoa.com VAISHNAVIPRATIMA A darling of Mumbai interior designers, Vaishnavipratima’s Goa outpost is laid out like an old colonial home, with a kitchen that doubles as a cafe and an antique four-poster in the bedroom piled with cushions and shibori throws. Peek into the closets, where you’ll find exquisite handloomed fabrics. vaishnavipratima.com DEPARTURES 37
