At Wildernis, it’s all about greenifying the city one plant at a time. This locally crafted HALO hanging planter (€29.95) is a stylish way to start. BILDERDIJKSTRAAT 165F, WILDERNISAMSTERDAM.NL
The ultimate clear or rose quartz guasha stone for home use (€49.95 at De BindBar). weefselmassage Bar
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Stieglitz
Don’t miss the brand boutique of this vibrant Dutch women’s fashion label, which according to Vogue, ‘dominates Amsterdam’s street style’. Like most of Pien Stieglitz’s designs, the new F/W19 Hongdae South Korea collection was inspired by her world travels. The brand’s eclectic clothing is aimed at ‘idiosyncratic women’ who aren’t afraid of colour and bold hand-painted patterns. And, thanks to the recent launch of Stieglitz’s first kids’ collection, you can now also shop matching mini & me outfits. PALAMEDESSTRAAT 3 STIEGLITZ.NL
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An increasing number of interesting specialists are tucked between discount retailers, sleepy travel agents and Dutch chain stores on this fast-gentrifying EastWest thoroughfare. From an organic bakery, urban plant store and well-curated vintage shop to trendy concept stores, streetwear boutiques and sneaker stores, you’ll find it all on busy Bilderdijkstraat.
INSIDER INTERVIEW Charley Huf (31), founder of De Bindweefselmassage Bar, a deep tissue massage salon ‘I’ve always loved West, even when it was a bit rawer than it is now. It’s still a little undiscovered, the energy is uplifting, and it offers a nice melting pot of different types of entrepreneurs and shops. The big chains and luxury stores have not yet invaded this neighbourhood, so when I decided to open my salon, I immediately checked out available locations here. We specialise in deep tissue massage, a technique that can be super-effective, but only when performed by a specialist. Our experts analyse what your skin truly needs to improve its condition and rejuvenate your look. We also offer special treatments combining deep tissue massage, guasha (a quartz tool) and sculptural facelifting techniques. Our customers are people who want to look their best but prefer to stay away from injectables and other unnatural anti-ageing methods.’ JACOB VAN LENNEPSTRAAT 72W BINDWEEFSELBAR.NL
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