44 AMERICANWAY
JULY 15 2007
PHOTOGRAPHBYROBINBARTHOLICK
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It’s a familiar scenario:
You’re in a strange city,
surrounded by shops
galore, and have no idea
where to begin— or
which shops are thebest
of the bunch.Worry no
more.We scoured and
shopped and did all the
legwork for you to come
upwith the top stores in
15 citiesworldwide, so
you’ll knowwhere to go
on your next trip. How’s
that for lending a helping
hand?
By Jill Fergus
Ready.
Set.
Shop.
Mixik
Almost every tourist inCancún takes a day
trip to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum.
On the way, be sure to stop by this eclectic
gift shop filled with one-of-a-kind trin-
kets, colorful candles, incense, jewelry, and
painted wooden masks.
Avenida Tulum,
TulumPueblo, 011-52-98-4871-2136
CANCÚN
Mercado28
Browse in this colorful, open-airdowntown
market with row upon row of makeshift
stalls.You’llfindhandwovenblankets, silver
jewelry,Mayanwood carvings, and baskets
—all ofwhichwouldmakegreat souvenirs.
NearPlazaBonita, CiudadCancún
BUENOSAIRES
MariaPryor
Outfits from this local designer feature a
theatrical edge (her father used to sing at
the famous Colón Theatre). Expect floor-
lengthdresses and skirts, jackets, andbust-
iers in rich fabrics likevelvet, silk, and tulle.
2927AvenidaSantaFe, 011-54-4821-1028,
PabloRamírez
This minimalist boutique in the San Tel-
mo area (the birthplace of tango) carries
Ramírez’s sleek, tailored pieces such as
dresses, pants, and jackets. Tomake things
simple, everything comes inonly two colors
—white andblack.
587CallePerú, 011-54-
11-4342-7154,www.pabloramirez.com.ar
