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THE
FILM
INSIDER
Luci Lenox
If you’ve watched any recent movie shot in Barcelona,
then the chances are Luci Lenox had something to do with
it. The Irish native arrived in the city in 1986 as part of a
social studies degree at ESADE. On graduating, she ran
nightclubs for several years, before getting a job in the film
industry and setting up a casting agency seven years ago.
Last year she opened the Frank Stein Studio
(
franksteinstudio.com
) with Ahmed Attig and it’s become
one of Spain’s most important resources for international
Lenox on shopping
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Domestic goddesses should
head for Kok (
Plaça Rius I
Taulet; tel: +34 933 684 918
). It
has everything from glamorous
cupcake holders to pretty pots
with beautiful handles.
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Zapatería Lluch Sabates
(
14 Carrer d'Avinyó; tel:
+34 933 426 288
) has an
interesting range of designer
shoes. Also orthopaedic ones
that are good for your feet and
groovy to look at.
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Billie Jean (
12 Carrer Riera
Baixa; tel: +34 933 248
448
) is a treasure trove of
unique vintage clothes and
accessories for when you’re
looking for something special.
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There’s a great range of
repro vintage furniture and
home décor at Doméstico
(
16 Plaça St Agustí Vell;
domesticoshop.com
). The
stock constantly changes, so
there’s always something new.
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Every year I buy the calendar
from Vinçon (
96 Passeig de
Gràcia; vincon.com
). It's great
at supporting local artists and
designers, and sells quirky gifts.
Above,
Barcelona is a good
hunting ground for vintage
treasures;
right,
Luci Lenox
BARCELONA
productions. “More andmore people are shooting here,”
says Lenox. “We’ve been privileged to work with some of
the world’s best directors in one of the world’s most beautiful
cities.” These have includedWoody Allen on
VickyCristina
Barcelona
and KennyOrtega on a number of Disney
productions. When costumes and props are called for, Lenox
says Barcelona is a great place to shop. “It’s packed with
designer and vintage stores, but also quirky places where
you can pick up bizarre gadgets and retro homewares.”