Barcelona Major Chains

Blanco, C. Pelai, 1 (☎933 18 23 40; www.blancoint.com). Affordable clothing usually true to the year’s (or season’s) styles. Much like the United States brand Old Navy, right down to the pop music playing in the dressing rooms. MC/V.
Camper, Rambla Catalunya, 122 (☎932 17 23 84; www.camper.com) or Passeig de Gràcia, 100 (☎934 67 41 48). “Mediterranean” designer sneakers for both men and women. MC/V.
Desigual, Las Ramblas, 136 or Pg. de Gràcia, 47 (☎933 04 31 64; www.desigual.com). “Atypical fashion.” This popular Spanish designer brand emphasizes bright colors and wild patterns; in United States terms, think J.Crew meets Pacsun. MC/V.
El Corte Ingles, Plaça de Catalunya, 14 (☎933 06 38 00; www.elcorteingles.es) or Av. Diagonal, 617 (☎933 667 100). A large, upscale department store selling everything from dishware to diamonds. Extremely convenient, but pricey. AmEx/MC/V.
Mango, Paseo de Gràcia 8-10 (☎934 12 15 99; www.mango.com) or Paseo de Gràcia, 65 (☎932 157 530). A competitor of stores like H&M and Topshop. In 2007 this chain released a 25-piece collection designed by Penelope Cruz. MC/V.
Zara, C. Pelai, 30 (☎933 01 09 78; www.zara.com) or Pg. de Gràcia, 16 (☎933 18 76 75). A women’s clothing chain that manufactures designer knock-offs. Usually falls in the center on a spectrum of classic to trend-of-the-week. MC/V.

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