shopping
St. Barth’s Shopping: Sexy Bikinis, Handmade Jewelry, Men’s Linen Shirts, Organic Skincare & more
Although the Caribbean island of St. Barth’s has many boutiques from fashion’s big names, such as Roberto Cavalli, Hermès, Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton, it’s the charming local shops that have authentic island style and more original finds, from botanical skincare products and gauzy caftans to chic accessories for the home and colorful linen shirts for men. Here are some top shops to put on your itinerary. NB: St. Barth’s is tax-free! Don’t bother shopping between noon and 2 p.m. as many boutiques close for a two-hour lunch break … tres Français.
|
|
|
Women’s Fashions: Lolita JacaGustaviaAddress: Les Hauts du Carré d’Or Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 27 59 98
Web Site: www.lolitajaca.com E-mail: boutique@lolitajaca.com |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
This Gustavia boutique is a must-stop for fashionistas. "Lolita Jaca is my favorite place to shop in St. Barth’s," says Christiane Celle, owner of Clic photo gallery and founder of Calypso, now a world-renowned fashion, lifestyle and fragrance brand. "I love their beachwear and kimonos." The chic staples of designer Lolita Jaca’s collections are her colorful caftans, dresses, wrap tops and other beachy cover-ups made with silk or block-print cotton, some in bold patterns and others trimmed with crochet or Lucknow embroidery. Think DVF meets Pucci with an exotic, tropical edge … |
|
|
|
|
Clothing Boutique: Saint Barth CaravanGustaviaAddress: Rue du Général de Gaulle Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 29 22 77 E-mail: sbcaravan@wanadoo.fr |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
Another fave of Christiane Celle’s. "Caravan carries great European brands for women, men and children," she says. It’s also the place to stock up on breezy, colorful linen and cotton resortwear for the whole family. |
|
|
|
|
Jewelry: Maryvonne & Gérard Les Bijoux de la MerGustaviaAddress: Rue de la République Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 52 37 68 E-mail: bijoux@epilog.com |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
"Les Bijoux de la Mer has incredible Tahitian pearl jewelry," says Christiane Celle. The shop is owned by husband and wife designers Maryvonne and Gérard Minot, avid sailors who’ve traveled the world to find shells, sea glass, stones, and pearls for their handmade collection inspired by the ocean and nature. |
|
|
|
|
Art & Antiques: Afrik’ArtGustaviaAddress: Rue du Roi Oscar II Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 27 52 16 |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
Whether you’re looking for a special accent piece for your villa on St. Barth’s or your place back home, stop by this art and antique shop to browse its well-curated selection of treasures from Africa and Asia, including contemporary paintings, simple but elegant wooden vases, carved wooden statues and colorful textiles. Be sure to check out Afrik’s array of beaded jewelry too.
|
|
|
|
|
Women’s Shoes: MetisGustaviaAddress: Les Hauts du Carré d’Or Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 29 81 08 |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
Christiane Celle is among the many fans of this shop stocking a tempting array of women’s footwear and handbags. They have everything you need for strolling in the sun and partying on yachts, from fancy thong sandals to high-heel espadrilles. |
|
|
|
|
Natural Skin & Hair Products: Belou’s P.Various Island Pharmacies & BoutiquesAddress: Saint Barthélemy French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 87 41 53
Web Site: www.belousp.com |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
To maintain the therapeutic and rejuvenating effects of an island sojourn once you’ve returned to a colder climate, simply stock up on the 100% natural and organic skin and haircare products from Belou’s P. The artisanal line is handmade by longtime island resident Hélène Muntal, an acupuncturist, phyto-aromatherapist and wellness expert. She uses plants, fruits and flowers to blend fragrant essential oils, vegetable soaps and tanning oils, and an organic, anti-inflammatory mosquito repellent. Named after beaches on St. Barth’s, her three essential oils are rich in vitamins and can be used to moisturize skin and hair. You’ll love the scents of frangiapani, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia. Men can use the Chauvette oil for shaving; it has a spicy scent of sandalwood and lime. Her products are stocked at several boutiques and pharmacies on the island, such as La Pharmacie du Gustavia (Rue de la République; +590 590 27 61 82), and Island Pharmacie in St. Jean (Centre commercial Vaval Saint-Jean; +590 590 29 02 12).
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Skin & Hair Products: Ligne St. BarthGustaviaAddress: Rue Général De Gaulle Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 27 82 63
Web Site: www.lignestbarth.com |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
Considering the amount of skin being bared on the beaches of St. Barth’s, it makes perfect sense that the little island exports a lot of fabulous skincare products made with tropical botanical ingredients. Local and visiting beauties alike make a point to stock up on skin and haircare products from Ligne St. Barth, an internationally known family-owned brand that offers a wide range made with active ingredients and extracts from plants, fruits and flowers from the Caribbean. Faves include avocado oil, banana hand cream, mango butter cream, papaya peeling cream, roucou sunblock and soothing aloe vera gel with mint. They also sell scented candles and their fantastic new perfume, Caribbean Vanille West Indies. For true indulgence, book one of their take-out spa therapists for a massage or body scrub given at your villa or yacht. |
|
|
|
|
CALYPSO Christiane CelleSt. JeanAddress: Route de Saline St. Jean, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 27 78 39
Web Site: www.calypso-celle.com E-mail: stbarth@cccalypso.com |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
St. Barth’s is where the Calypso phenomenon started back in 1992, when chic French fashion designer Christiane Celle first opened her shop in St. Jean. Today Calypso is a major brand with an online retail site and 36 shops around the world, including two on Madison Avenue. It stocks breezy caftans, flirty dresses in vibrant, tropical colors, trendy jewelry, home decor items, and Christiane’s signature line of scented candles and perfumes.
|
|
|
|
|
Jewelry: Fabienne MiotGustaviaAddress: Rue de la République Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 27 73 13
Web Site: www.saint-barths.com E-mail: fabiennemiot.creation@wanadoo.fr |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
Thanks to local jewelry designer Fabienne Miot, devotees of St. Barth’s can flaunt their allegiance by sporting her delicate pendant necklaces and bracelets featuring the island’s name, or simple outlines of the island’s shape. She also makes elegant and cutting-edge pieces using pearls, fossilized shells and tiny beads. In addition to her own line she carries jewelry and watches from Mauboussin and Van der Bauwede. |
|
|
|
|
Designer Home Furnishings: Christian LiaigreGustaviaAddress: Rue Samuel Fahlberg Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy 97133 French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 27 87 91
Web Site: www.christian-liaigre.fr |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
French interior designer and furniture maker Christian Liaigre is in big demand for lending his minimalist chic midas touch to hotels, shops, resturants and private residences worldwide. You may have seen his work at the Mercer Hotel in New York or atLe Sereno hotel on St. Barth’s. In addition to his shops in Paris, London and Bangkok, the only other stand alone shop he has is in in Gustavia, where villa owners go for sleek wooden beds, chairs and other home accessories made with exotic and tropical woods like wenge, wacapou, wamara, and ebony from Africa, and upholstered with muted, earth-toned fabrics.
|
|
|
|
|
Photo Gallery & Bookstore: ClicGustaviaAddress: Rue de la République Gustavia, Saint Barthélémy French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 59 029 7017
Web Site: www.clicgallery.com |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
This photo gallery and bookstore is the latest venture from Christiane Celle, the uber-chic Frenchwoman who founded Calypso, the fashion and perfume boutique she opened on the island in 1992, and which has since expanded to more than 36 stores internationally. In addition to her brand new gallery in Gustavia, Christiane has a second one in New York’s Soho and will soon open another in Montauk. "I decided to open a bookstore and gallery as I wanted to do something different than fashion, but still have a connection," Celle explains. "I’m living with a photographer and I love books about photography—I’ve been collecting them for years. I’m also interested in finding new talents and helping them promote their work. The first show features surfing photography, and we’ll have six shows per year. The shop also carries books about photographers such as Richard Avedon, Peter Beard, Loretta Lux, Martin Schoeller, Patrick Demarchelier (who lives on the island), and Mark Seliger, who does portraits of rocks stars and celebrities." |
|
|
|
|
Swimwear & Lingerie: IlénaSt. JeanAddress: Villa Créole St. Jean, Saint Barthélemy French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 29 84 05
Web Site: www.saint-barths.com E-mail: ilena2@wanadoo.fr. |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
For sexy lingerie and bikinis, Christiane Celle from Clic gallery shops at Iléna, which stocks the island’s best collection of slinky numbers and fashion-forward swimwear. Top brands include Christian Dior, Andrès Sarda, Marie Jo, Valery, Naory, Cotton Club, Neyret, Chiarugi, and Christies.
|
|
|
|
|
Shoes, Bags & Accessories: Laurent EffelGustaviaAddress: Four different locatoins in Gustavia Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy French West Indies Neighborhood: |
Contact Information:
Phone: +590 590 27 54 02
Web Site: www.laurenteffel.com |
| Geography:
|
|
| Description:
Who needs one Birkin bag when you can get a similar, less expensive but high-quality bag in every color from Laurent Effel? Ladies who love handbags go there for their gorgeous array of handbags and clutches made of leather and rare animal skins, all hand-stitched at the owners’ Milan factory. We love their citrus and pastel colored bags made from ostrich, lizard or gator. There are four different Laurent Effel shops in Gustavia, all within a block of one another. One carries women’s shoes from Beverly Feldman (Rue du Général de Gaulle); the second features leather goods, handbags and suede driving moccasins in a rainbow of colors (Rue du Général de Gaulle); the third is for menswear, including linen shirts and lizard belts (Rue Lafayette); and the newest one is devoted to exotic skins, selling exquisite briefcases, backgammon sets, crocodile humidors, travel accessories and handbags (Passage La Crémaillére).
|
|
Contextual Links / Related Files:
Tags: shopping, designer fashion, jewelry, photo gallery, art, skincare, perfume, lingerie, bikini, swimwear, kids’ clothing, men’s clothing, children’s clothing, home decor, gift
|
File Properties: Content Grade: Standard Review Type: Positive Seasonal: False S-File Type: Standard Vertical: File Geography: Caribbean
St. Barth’s
|
Post Metadata:
Page Title: St. Barth’s Shopping: Sexy Bikinis, Handmade Jewelry, Men’s Linen Shirts, Organic Skincare & more | Spire Keywords: Suzanne’s Files, Suzannes Files, Spire.com, shopping, fashion, clothing, beachwear, swimwear, lingerie, bikini, menswear, men’s clothing, kids clothing, children’s clothing, women’s clothing, luxury shopping, luxury boutique, designer clothing, jewelry, necklace, bracelet, earrings, natural skincare, organic skincare, cosmetic, home decor, art, antique, home furnishings, home decor, chair, table, bed, shopping, designer fashion, jewelry, photo gallery, art, skincare, perfume, lingerie, bikini, swimwear, kids’ clothing, men’s clothing, children’s clothing, home decor, French Caribbean, Caribbean, French West St. Barts, saint barthelemy, saint barths, st. bart’s, st. barth’s, saint bart, saint barts, saint bart’s, Indies, shopping in St. Barth’s, spa, massage Description: Although the Caribbean island of St. Barth’s has many boutiques from fashion’s big names, such as Roberto Cavalli, Hermès, Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton, it’s the charming, little local shops that have authentic island style and more interesting and original finds, from botanical skincare products and beaded necklaces to chic accessories for the home and cool linen shirts for menm kids’ clothing, women’s fashion boutiques, shoes, and jewelry. St. Barth’s is tax-free! |
Sponsor Information: |
0 Comments for St. Barth’s Shopping: Sexy Bikinis, Handmade Jewelry, Men’s Linen Shirts, Organic Skincare & more