Ho Chi Minh City
Come for the apartment building partially converted into cool boutique shops, and linger for the young, social-media-savvy fashion labels that produce…
Must-see shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City
Founded by UK banker turned shoe designer Dominic Price, this flagship store exquisitely hand-makes and -colours its premium leather shoes and accessories…
Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh and its surrounding streets comprise one of HCMC's liveliest areas. Everything that’s commonly eaten, worn or used by the Saigonese is piled…
Ho Chi Minh City
This cosy gallery showcases the work of successful Hoi An–based photographer Réhahn. Especially strong are his images of Vietnam's hill tribes and…
Ho Chi Minh City
Marrying shopping and dining, this smooth upstairs outlet, next to the restaurant-cafe of the same name, has an eye-catching line in stylish threads and…
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Ho Chi Minh City
This small shop has ready-to-wear jewellery for men and women but its speciality is custom-made pieces. Bring in a picture of what you want (or email a…
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Beautifully crafted garments (mostly for women) in silk, linen and wool. Bold prints and geometric patterns are joined by stylised elements taken from…
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Specialises in reproduction propaganda items, emblazoning its revolutionary motifs on coffee mugs, coasters, jigsaws and T-shirts. Laptop and tablet…
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This is the best of the arts and antiques stores along Ð Le Cong Kieu near the Fine Arts Museum. The shop overflows with interesting discoveries and art…
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Ho Chi Minh City
Beautiful handmade silk quilts, sewn by the rural poor in support of sustainable incomes. Bags, scarves, bowls and even very cool bamboo bikes are also…
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Ho Chi Minh City
A passageway leading off Dong Khoi, lined with paintings (mostly oil, some lacquer) of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese scenes. Most of the art is…
Ho Chi Minh City
Attractive lacquerware, textiles (embroidered and batik), ceramics and jewellery sourced from ethnic minority peoples and hill tribes throughout Vietnam,…
Ho Chi Minh City
Government-run bookshop with dictionaries, maps and general books in English and French. Also has a location on ÐL Le Loi.
Ho Chi Minh City
Gorgeous collection of eye-catching handmade boxes, Chinese lacquered couplets, inscribed pictures and more.
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Ho Chi Minh City
This boutique adds pizzazz to Vietnam’s national tunic dress. The ao dai is reinterpreted by six different designers, in styles ranging from traditional…
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Ho Chi Minh City
Vintage-inspired Neyuh combines beautiful Italian vegan-tanned leather with high-quality Vietnamese crafting in its gorgeous bags and accessories for men…
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Ho Chi Minh City
Set in a renovated warehouse, Kokois concept store stocks Vietnam-themed games, artsy gifts and home decor items downstairs, and trendy clothing and…
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Ho Chi Minh City
Also known as the War Surplus Market, head here for authentic combat boots or rusty (and perhaps less authentic) dog tags among the overflowing hardware…
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Ho Chi Minh City
A fair-trade shop dealing in ceramics, ethnic fabrics and other gift items that, in turn, support disadvantaged families and street children. To get here,…
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Ho Chi Minh City
A sleek multi-level mall with flashy international shops, cafes and a Japanese-style food court in its basement level. On the 4th floor, tiNiWorld has a…
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Ho Chi Minh City
This large, fabulously stocked deli sells imported cheeses, wines, chocolates and other delicacies over two floors, with a fine cafe-restaurant crammed…
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Ho Chi Minh City
Head to this little store in District 2 for fine-quality basketry, carvings, linen and cotton cushions and bags, copper water bottles, natural soaps and…
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Ho Chi Minh City
Designer homeware and furniture store combining European and Asian influences. Across the river in the expat area of District 2 in a stylish whitewashed…
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Ho Chi Minh City
The Vincom Center is divided into two towers, with upscale shopping, luxury brands (Dior, Hermès, Omega etc) and a popular food court in the basement of…
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Ho Chi Minh City
With two branches in the PNL area, this fun upmarket shop sells exuberant, brightly coloured T-shirts and hoodies, with a quirky Asian and Vietnamese…
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Ho Chi Minh City
Mai Lam is inspired by Vietnamese street style; head here for vibrant, innovative (but pricey) hand-stitched men's and women’s clothing and accessories.
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Ho Chi Minh City
Non-touristy local market worth browsing for inexpensive clothes and cheap street eats. Tons of fresh fruit and veg are traded here on a daily basis.
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Ho Chi Minh City
Four floors of sleek, Western-style shopping topped by a very American level of 10-pin bowling, arcade games and a food hall.
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Ho Chi Minh City
An alternative location of the government-run bookshop with dictionaries, maps and general books in English and French.
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