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San Sebastian, Spain

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This stylish riviera town in northern Spain is packed with trendy, chic and elegant designer shops catering to a posh clientele. Give your credit card a good workout among the European labels available in the Centro area and you'll walk out looking like a well-dressed local.

One of San Sebastian's best designer clothing chains, Arbelaitz (www.arbelaitz.es) stocks a range of European designers such as Armani, Etro, Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana. There is also a separate store devoted to accessories.

Next to San Sebastian's main beach is Loewe (Calle Miramar 2, tel: 34 94 342 1523), which sells expensive and sophisticated women's clothing. Long woollen knits and classy leather dresses in the latest styles (from Euro400/$3,670) can be matched with handbags (from Euro300) and shoes.

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Auzmendi (Avenida de la Libertad 11, tel: 34 94 342 4060) has been a stalwart of the town's fashion scene for almost 40 years. Santiago Auzmendi, a tailor, founded the business and diversified into carrying the best labels, including Versace Sport, Gucci, DKNY, Prada and Armani.

For Spanish designers, head to Adolfo Dominguez (right; Urbieta 7, tel: 34 94 342 4349; www.

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adolfodominguez.com), which stocks men's and women's clothing by Spain's best-known fashion designers. The range includes stylish, tasteful designs in plain colours that are smart, casual and integrated. You'll find a wide variety of trousers (from about Euro70), jumpers, jackets and a range of upmarket shoes, bags (from Euro100) and costume jewellery.

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