sofía’s little black book

PARIS

ASTIER DE VILLATE 173 Rue Saint Honoré; astierdevillatte.com It’s famous for its unique approach to ceramics, which are handmade in the workshop once used to house Napoleon’s silversmith.

DIPTYQUE

34 Boulevard Saint-germain; diptyqueparis.com Its candles are some of the best: delicate and refined smells all inspired by childhood memories, nature or journeys. The Feu De Bois is the one I buy most, in an XXL size.

SHAKESPEARE AND COMPANY

37 Rue de la Bûcherie; shakespeareandcompany.com An English-language bookshop in the heart of Paris, on the banks of the Seine, opposite Notre-dame. Since opening in 1951, it’s become a Left Bank literary institution and a meeting place for writers and readers alike.

NEW YORK

DE VERA 1 Crosby Street; deveraobjects.com Federico de Vera travels the globe, buying anything you can imagine, such as vintage Venetian glass, Japanese lacquerware and 19th-century Philippine Santos figures. It’s an interesting combination, but it’s the jewellery that I really love. De Vera designs most of it himself and, just like his store, it’s a combination of the old and new. In particular, de Vera has a passion for rose-cut diamonds – you’ll see them in rings, earrings, hanging from leather cords or set in dazzling necklaces.

ONLINE

UNDER OUR SKY underoursky.tumblr.com An online boutique created by me! It’s a platform to promote international and Argentinian talents such as Odraz Vesmir and Aracano. From bracelets to belts, handbags to hardware and scarves to sunglasses, Under Our Sky curates select artists to introduce designs that may be one-of-a-kind and never seen before.

TRAMUNTANA

tramuntanany.com An online-only bespoke perfumery created by Claudia de Pablo Vicens where you can experiment with the indulgence of a scent handmade especially for you. New York-based de Pablo Vicens mixes custom perfumes from exclusive oils, musks and essences sourced from around the world.