St. Barths Shopping
Grand Fond
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 52 20 96
www.absolutely-wine.com
A lone outpost in the wilds of Grand Fond, this little wine shop, co-run by Ruinart Prize–winning sommelier Jean-Baptiste Barre, is worth a visit for its wide selection of uncommon wines, as well as for its daily "wine school" tasting at 11 am.
Les Hauts du Carré d'Or
Gustavia
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 29 60 14
www.funny-face-books.com
If too much time on the label trail has left your intellect blunted, head over to the Funny Face bookstore at the Carré d'Or shopping center and feed your brain. The store is stocked with a small but select range of books in both English and French. They will also take advance orders for you and deliver to your hotel or villa.
Open Mondays through Saturdays 9 am to 7 pm.
Rue de la République
Gustavia
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 27 60 46
www.human-steps.com
This fabulous women's shoe store (with men's shoes next door) features heavy fashion hitters such as Prada, Miu Miu, Paul Smith, and Patrick Cox.
Closed Sundays.
Villa Créole
St. Jean
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 29 84 05
St. Barths is a sexy place, whether you're on the beach or inside the privacy of your own villa. Slip into the island's essential shop for tax-free lingerie. You'll find a host of international labels, including Spain's Andres Sarda and the French line Sonia Rykiel.
Closed Sundays. Closed September through mid-October.
Rue du Généeral-de-Gaulle
Gustavia
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 27 54 02
www.laurenteffel.com
St. Barths's answer to New York's Canal Street, Laurent Effel is the place to score knockoffs of Prada, Hermès, Gucci, and Chanel belts, bags, and accessories.
6 Rue du Général-de-Gaulle
Gustavia
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 27 50 62
www.comptoirducigare.com
Drop in here for all types of Cuban cigars (which are illegal in the United States) and all associated accessories, including beautifully handcrafted and humidors, cigar cases, and the classic straw fedoras.
Open Mondays through Saturdays, 9 am to 12:30 pm and 3 to 7 pm.
Route de Saline
Lorient
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 27 82 63
www.lignestbarth.com
Products are made on the premises of the renowned skin-care line's flagship store . The laboratory is visible through the large glass panel inside the shop. Products are all-natural, made from island plants, and not tested on animals.
Open Mondays through Saturdays 9 am to 7 pm.
Rue Oscar II
Gustavia
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 27 55 48
www.miazia.com
Valérie Barkowski's brightly striped Marrakech-made pieces (cotton caftans, linen shawls, and African-rope bracelets) sell like hotcakes.
Closed Sundays and the month of September.Rue de la République
Gustavia
St. Barths
Tel: 590 590 27 65 69
www.stephaneandbernard.com
High-rolling regulars depend on this dynamic duo to dress them to the nines in haute couture, including Ungaro, Galliano, and Valentino.
Closed Sundays and the month of September.
