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.
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.
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.
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.