Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

Amsterdam

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Sukha Amsterdam
The chic, all-white warehouse space that is Sukha Amsterdam is stocked with a carefully curated selection of ethical, Dutch-made fashion and lifestyle pieces.

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Kalvertoren Shopping Centre
Large shopping centre that hosts a whole bunch on famous brand names from around the globe.

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Beaufort Jewellers
Looking for that special ring for that special person? Make a statement with a ring from Beaufort.

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Reestraat
Your typical paved Amsterdam street that makes for lovely pavement-pounding in the sunshine.

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Scheel & Melkonian
Notable shop in the museum quarter Scheel & Melkonian sells authentic Chinese furniture and bric-a-brac.

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Vijzelstraat
This road crosses at least four canals and will take you from the centre of Amsterdam all the way down to De Pijp.

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Walsoordensestraat
It comes as no surprise that this street in the Red Light District plays host to shops that are veritable hoard of sexy treats.

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Egelantiersstraat
You can never have enough handbags, and on Egelantiersstraat you'll find the perfect one to add the collection.

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Gasthuismolensteeg
Glittering gold jewelry and beautiful shoes will vie for your attention as you wander down Gasthuismolensteeg

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Huidenstraat
One of the Nine Streets, the shops here won't disappoint and vary from interior decorating to cosmetics.

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Kalverstraat
From books to clothes to DVDs, this picturesque little street is a good one for an afternoon's wander.

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Keizersgracht
A chance to see what some Dutch designers have to offer while enjoying the sights and smells of Amsterdam.

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Fabulous and Vintage
For something a little off the beaten track, Van Ostadestraat has a sweet Bohemian vintage store that sells clothes and furniture.

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Smart Fetish & Fantasy
Smart Fetish and Fantasy is Agent Provocateur-meets-sadomasochist-bondage-shop.

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Singel
Shop while walking alongside a beautiful canal and take the opportunity to pick up some fine Dutch cheese.

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Haarlemmerdijk
Buy some funky frocks and tops and then catch a flick at the Movies Art House down on Haarlemmerdijk.

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Herengracht
Another canal-side street that plays host to the shops with the 'where did you get that' appeal.

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Daniel Stalpertstraat
Unique interior designs straight from the heads of the Netherlands best hide somewhere on this street.

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Dam Square
Not only a very pretty square surrounded by monuments, also contains the biggest luxury department store in the city.

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Spuistraat
Another fantastically named shop, United Nudes - which is actually a shoe shop - sits smugly on Spuistraat.

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Tamago
Exclusive little boutique offering vintage and undiscovered Japanese designs.

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Webers Holland
Sweeping down the Red Light District, you can find every description of sex-related device and costume in Webers Holland.

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Eerste Tuindwarsstraat
If you can squeeze yourself onto this narrow road, then you have the chance to pick up some one-off interior designs.

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Hartenstraat
Part of a network of good shopping streets, get your monkey-branded clothes here.

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Wolvenstraat
Vintage wares and a store with a Demin Bar so you can consider your choices over a thoughtful coffee are some of what you get on Wolvenstraat.

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Runstraat
Where you will find the fabulously named Mensocks, where they sell socks...for men, amongst other high-end stores.

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Magna Plaza Shopping Centre
Right by a canal and chock full of luxury and well-known names, a very central and convenient shopping centre.

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Utrechsestraat
Well known names like American Apparel compete with local stores like Leuk on Utrechsestraat.

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Nana
Follow the sound of buzzing down Warmoesstraat to find 'the most vibrating shop in town.'

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PC Hooftstraat
Walking up and down PC Hoofstraat will take you past all the high-end fashion brands you need, including DKNY and Tiffany's.

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Rozengracht
Very easy to come out the other side of Rozengracht looking cool if you take the time to shop there.

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Elandsgracht
A broad, tree-lined street that is a good place to pick up some denim outifits.

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Prinsengracht
Amongst over high-profile stores, Prinsengracht is also where you will find the part-museum-part-boutique Denham the Jean Maker.

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Cornelis Schuystraat
Slighty further out than other shops, Cornelis Schuystraat is beside the leafy green surrounds of Vondelpark.

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Bilderdijkstraat
A quirky boutique can be found on this road selling vintage fashion, and of all the things, Barbie dolls.

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