ISLAND STYLE
Vilebrequin swimming shorts have become the must-have item for the beach and the inevitable signifier of the man on holiday Available from the Vilebrequin shop in Limegrove Lifestyle Centre
Dingolay is known for their classic Caribbean-chic attire and an ever-changing range of fashionable apparel
West Indian Sea Island Cotton is produced in Barbados by Exclusive Cottons of the Caribbean at its ginnery in the countryside
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Ins & Outs of Barbados
ISLAND STYLE
SHOP
arbados has become increasingly renowned as the preferred vacation destination for many of the biggest names in the celebrity world. With all of this exposure to ‘glitz and glamour’, the island has developed a unique sense of style, a harmonious and tantalising blend of fashionable international elegance. This means that a trip to Barbados can offer visitors a chance to buy some very special clothing and accessories. As may be expected in one of the world’s leading and most fashionable leisure destinations, the focus of many of the island’s boutiques is on elegant, high quality resort wear that will add sophistication and elegance to any wardrobe. So if you are looking for that perfect piece of clothing that’s just right for hot summer days, offers you comfort and can be worn on most occasions, you are in the right place, especially since many of the items can be purchased tax free. Indeed, when taking into consideration the excellent value for money on the tax-free prices, it can be argued that the boutiques in Barbados provide an even more attractive opportunity for the purchase of high quality apparel and accessories.
Noteworthy Shopping Addresses On the west coast, Limegrove Lifestyle Centre in Holetown is a shopper’s delight, housing a collection of fabulous, world renowned designer shops, luxury jewellery stores, an art gallery, specialty food shops and a cluster of casual restaurants. Amongst the multitude of shops you’ll find Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Armani X, Vilbrequin, Michael Korrs, Hugo Boss, Longchamp, Un Dimanche à Paris, Gatsby, Crocs and Sundek. Just across the street from Limegrove is the charming Indigo Courtyard, home to the lovely Gaye Boutique, Leonard Menswear and the sophisticated Heather Harrington Jones Fine Jewellery Boutique. Also in Holetown, you’ll find Beth & Tracie on 2nd Street, an effortlessly sophisticated yet relaxed boutique, where you’ll discover an array of breezy tropical clothing, beach wear and accessories for women and girls. Full of old world charm, Speightstown is a little further north, a bit less developed and enjoys a slower pace. Here you’ll find exquisite, and totally out-of-the-ordinary, hand crafted art jewellery by Barbadian metalsmith/jeweller Ichia Tiyi in her little art jewellery studio - Tiyi By Design - tucked away upstairs the Town Square Mall. While in the north of the island pay a visit to Whispers on The Riviera, the boutique at the exclusive Port St. Charles Marina where you’ll find luxurious resortwear hand-picked from around the globe for its discerning clientele. Elegant, chic and stylish, Dingolay is the place to visit for a classic shopping experience. A favourite destination, not only for the fashion conscious women of Barbados, but also for many returning visitors who, once they’ve discovered Dingolay, keep coming back year after year. Located on the south coast, in Sheraton Mall, Dingolay is a fashion attraction not to missed!