Fashion/design/gifts
Amble over from your perch at Papaneiland (see Jordaan itin.), or start at Haarlemmerstraat / Bus: 18, 21, 22, 348, 353 Singel / with #8 & Klevering / 020 422 2708 / klevering.nl / a Dutch go-to for lifestyley bits and kitchen goods, then a bit further at #25 find Het Grote Avontuur / 020 626 8597 / hetgroteavontuur.nl / where homewares like patterned vintage fabrics and mother of pearl lamps represent a world well-travelled, then if you need a quick bite Vinnie’s Deli #46 / 020 771 3086 / vinniesdeli.nl / is a winner for homemade delicacies and fresh java. Pop into deli doll Meeuwig & Zn. at #70 / 020 626 5286 / meeuwig.nl / for top-quality olive oil, then heavenly patisserie #80 Petit Gateau / 020 737 1585 / petitgateau.nl / has DIY cakes. Now cross the street to find #92-94 Tenue de Nimes / 020 331 2778 / tenuedenimes.com / with jeans from Rag & Bone, A.P.C. and more (m/w), then a bit further is the beautiful concept shop #110 Sukha (see Standout Stores) with an enviro-chic offering of unique and locally-made fashion and lifestyle items. If you need a quick pick-me-up, next-door Unlimited Delicious at #122 / 020 622 4829 / unlimiteddelicious.nl / has sinfully yummy experimental chox in flavours like raspberry truffle or seasalt rosemary. Cross the bridge and note the street becomes Haarlemmerdijk, and first up is Store Without A Home at #26 / storewithoutahome.nl / peddling a quirky mix of home goods from lamps to cushions to tableware. Opposite is bespoke concept store #31 Six and Sons / 020 233 0092 / sixandsons.com, a hipster-frequented flopspot with retro furny, fash + accessories, while at #39 Restored / 020 337 6473 / restored.nl / showcases small labels and talented emerging designers. Exit and continue to #70 where Papabubble / 020 626 2662 / papabubble.nl / has artisan candies that make yumsome gifts and can even be customised with your own design. Gallop on now all the way to Vivian Hann at #102 / 06 2204 9465 / vivianhann. com, whose lovely range of Dutch, Scandi and Euro glass, ceramics and cutlery is tabletop terrific. Further ahead, Ontfront at #121 / 020 778 4518 / ontfront.com / has dandy, au courant menswear plus a natty house line, and yet more utiliarian gent’s accessories and knick-knacks await at #127 Concrete Matter / 020 261 0933 / concretematter.com. In between at #123 discover Typique / 020 622 2147 / typique.nl, a cute as a bug’s ear typography studio doing it the old way – handset print work using antique print blocks for bespoke cards, invites and letterheads. Onwards, feather your nest at Affaire d’eau at #148150 / 020 422 0411 / affairedeau.com, a treasure trove of antique bathroom décor – original clawfoot tub, anyone? Okay, you’re near the end now, and you have options: either go straight to the end of the street to find The Movies at #161 / 020 638 6016 / themovies.nl, Amsterdam’s oldest and hands-down most atmospheric cinema, showing both Hollywood blockbusters and cult classic films. Or, turn back and take the second right to enter Binnen Oranjestraat. At #24 is the Barber / 020 337 3755 / if hubby wants an oldfashioned pamper, or if you’re after a different kind of Old Fashioned, gallop to the corner and plonk your bot at Vesper Bar (see Bars) for a well-deserved tipple or three.