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Of all the cottage industry boutiques in Gràcia, Naftalina has the most stylish interior – befitting the equally stylish, hand-made designer clothes. Chic, elegant, understated women’s wear with an emphasis on textured fabrics.

Nina, a young American designer, sells simple, modern women’s clothes made from fine fabrics. The shop is housed in a gorgeous Modernista building which was once a butcher’s, and has a workshop at the back.

One of the first boutiques in this neighbourhood, Modart is a simple and unpretentious shop where the women’s clothes speak for themselves. Garments by numerous other up-and-coming designers also feature.

José provides his own original in-house creations for men and women; he also sells crafted accessories, including handbags, by young local designers.

This fabric workshop sells colourful, hand-printed textiles, bedlinen, and clothes for men and women. It also runs educational dress-making workshops.

This small boutique sells interesting women’s and children’s hand-made, original shoes as well as bags, handknitted scarves and other crafted accessories.

One of the oldest shops in the area, this men’s specialist shop sells shirts, shirts and more shirts by top Spanish and international designers, including Ralph Lauren.

Cutting-edge designs – verging on punky – are the hallmark of the well-made women’s clothing designed and made by Gina herself. A small and welcoming shop.

Aimed at the slightly older women’s market, El Piano has a sumptuous array of clothes. The range covers hippy chic to pretty, elegant and stylish workwear.

One of three branches in Barcelona, Zucca offers a superb range of ultra-stylish fashion accessories. The stock includes plastic flowers for your hair and stick-on navel rings.