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The ABCdesign guide
Designer Clothes, shoes & bags in Mallorca:
- José Miró Designer Store
Surely one of the most amazing shops for designer clothes in Mallorca. The young international designer José Miró learnt his business with Thierry Mugler in Paris and is known himself for very unusual dresses and denim jeans.
- José Miró Boutique
Rambla de Los Ducs de Palma, 15 1º 1ª, Palma
Tel: +34 971 22 71 82
www.josemiro.com
- Tolo Crespí
Tolo Crespí is another home born star designer. His shop, run by himself and his business partner Carlos Martín in Palma´s Rambla, is worth a visit. Crespí’s collections are well known internationally. Since 1997 he is marketing under his own label.
Ramblas 7, Palma,
Tel: +34 971 722 085
www.tolocrespi.es
- Billy’s Fashion Group
For the hippest in street and beachwear, you name it, Billy’s has it. An institution in Puerto Andratx for more than 14 years, Billy’s offers the best of brands such as Escada Sports, Riani, je suis, Bogner Jeans, Argentovivo, Laurèl, Elizabeth Hurley Swimwear and lots more in three shops in the Southwest.
Billyssimo, St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca, Passeig Calvià, s/n, Costa d’en Blanes
Tel. +34 971 629 213,
Billy’s Exclusive (also for Billy’s Intimo), Avda. Gabriel Roca 7, Pto. Andratx, Tel. +34 971 673 451
Billy’s OUTLET, Avda. Gabriel Roca 8, Pto. Andratx
Tel. +34 971 672 474
www.billys-fashiongroup.com
- Tony Mora Boots
Tony Mora is a brand for stylish western boots “made in Mallorca”. They have built a worldwide reputation for handmade quality and different kinds of original leather. The company is based in Alaró.
The store is open from 8 to 14.30 and 16 to 19.30
Carretera Alaró Km, 4 ,19
Alaró, Tel: +34 971 51 43 17 www.tonymora.com
- Top As Shoes & Bags
Here you find top brands such as Stuart Weitzman, Mario Cerruti, Chie Mihara, Magrit and lots more. The extra service: customization for gentlemen by Mallorcan shoe manufacturer Yanko.
Shops in Puerto Andratx, Paguera and Puerto Portals and an outlet Store in Santa Ponça with up to 40% discount year round.
C./ Mar Mediterrano, 71, Polígono Son Bugadelles,
Tel: +34 639 755 913
www.top-as.info
- Camper
Camper is a Mallorcan product with a major international dimension. The shoes are very “Spanish” in a certain way, offering unique designer casual and sports shoes. They are comfortable and made to the highest quality standards. There are 50 Camper shops worldwide in addition to 2,000 shoe shops in Spain offering Camper products. For great prices visit the outlet store in Inca.
Factory Inca, Pol. Industrial, s/n, Tel: +34 971 507158
CAMPER-Shop in Festival Park Marratxí (Motorway Palma-Inca)
www.camper.com
Interior Decoration:
- Rialto Living
Set just off the prestigious Paseo del Borne, this is a favourite for casual designer clothing, furniture and lifestyle accessories.
Latest addition to the range is the exclusive collection of German celebrity designer Jil Sander.
Calle Sant Feliu 3c, Palma de Mallorca, Tel. +34 971 713 331, www.rialtoliving.com
- G4
Based in Son Rapinya, this interior designer enjoys a worldwide reputation and clientele and can realize any project from €100,000 to €25 million. Creativity and the ability to accommodate all international tastes have given G4 the opportunity to style the homes of many super rich clients all over the world.
Laguna de Sanabria 3, Palma
Tel. +34 971 775 126
www.g4deco.com
- Maxim Confort
When it comes to elegant furniture for your living room, Maxim Confort has the widest range and best selection of designer sofas on the island.
C/ Aragó, 64, Polígono Son Valentí, Tel. +34 971 254 014 and
Avda. Conde de Sallent, 22, Palma
Tel. +34 971 909 042 www.maximconfort.com
- Knox Design & Development
Property Care, Project Management, Home Styling & Furnishing. Justine Knox is a professional property presentation and home styling consultant based in Mallorca for the last 25 years. If you are daunted by the blank canvas of a new home, or would like to re-design your current property for sale or personal use, Knox can help.
Calle Valcencia 59, Poligono Son Bugadelles, Tel:+34 971 69 30 92
www.furnishyourhomeonline.com
- Mallorca Style
Interior designer Carolyn Preston and her team offer complete furnishing solutions und renovation works to the client. Mallorca Style (MS) has a selection and sourcing service that covers everything from lighting units, kitchenware, furniture selection and fabrics. MS obtains samples and produces specification boards of each area of the house.
Tel:+34 626 817 724 (Carolyn Preston – Interior), and
+34 659 387 383 (Kay Perry – Rentals & more), www.mallorcastyle.net
Art Galleries & Museums:
- La Caixa Forum
The vast and elegant exhibition rooms of the La Caixa museum, perfectly located in Palma´s city centre, makes comparison to big international museums possible. Visitors can find exhibitions of world famous artists here and the entrance is free of charge.
Plaza Weyler, 3, Palma
Tel.: +34 971 178 500
ccpalma.fundacio@lacaixa.es Open from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Fundación Yannick & Ben Jakober
The foundation was created in 1993 by the British artist couple Ben Jakober and Yannick Vu. Their objective is to preserve and restore the historical heritage of Spain and the promotion of arts generally. The Children’s Portraits Collection (XVI to XIX century) is outstanding.
Museum Foundation Jakober, Finca Sa Bassa Blanca, Camino del Coll Baix, Alcudia
Tel.: +34 971 549 880 www.fundacionjakober.org
- Es Balaurd
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Palma, situated inside the old Renaissance city wall was opened in 2004. Es Baluard also has a gift and book shop, a restaurant-cafeteria, which offers spectacular views. Works of artists such as Picasso, Miró, Tàpies and Barceló are exhibited here.
Plaça Porta Santa Catalina, 10 Palma de Mallorca
Tel: +34 971 908 200 www.esbaluard.org
- Galeria Kunstmann
High quality gallery for connoisseurs of contemporary works of art, situated in Palma´s city centre.
Calle Sant Feliu, 18, Palma
Tel: +34 971 49 53 27 / Project Room: Can Sales, 14, Palma www.kunstmann.com
- Centro Cultural Andratx
Centro Cultural Andratx is one of Europe’s biggest private buildings for contemporary art. The Center includes a 1500 sqm “Kunsthalle”, a large-gallery, a restaurant, a bookshop and a number of artists´ studios. Current exhibition: “Supernatural” (works of Emmanuelle Antille, Jordi Bernadó, Cor Dera, Graham Fagen, Hans-Peter Feldmann) until August 10, 2008.
Tel: +34 971 13 77 70 www.ccandratx.com
Hotels:
- Son Brull Hotel
Set in the North of Mallorca, an excellent combination of a historic building and modern design.
Ctra. Pollensa-Port Pollensa, KM 49,800, Pollensa,
Tel. +34 971 535 353
www.sonbrull.com
- Portixol Hotel
Chic designer hotels on Palma’s doorstep with magnificent sea views
Sirena, 27, Palma, Tel. +34 971 271 800, www.portixol.com
- Esplendido Hotel
Modern design in a traditional seaside hotel set on the new Port de Sóller promenade.
Pg. Través, 5, Sóller
Tel. +34 971 631 850
www.esplendidohotel.com
- Zhero Design Hostal
Recently renovated, the luxury hostel offers guests a lifestyle experience in a designer environment. It has an open reception area, an excellent chill out bar and the restaurant is excellent. It is an abc favourite.
Motorway from Palma to Andratx, Cala Mayor / Illetas
Tel: +34 971 971 971
www.hotel-zhero.com
- Convent de la Missió
Luxury Hotel Convent de la Missio, located in one of Palma’s backstreets. This modern designed hotel was a convent in its past life. The Hotel was completely reformed and adapted in a pure and refined way to make it one of the best designer hotels on the island.
Carrer de la Missió 7A, Palma
Tel: +34 971 227 347
www.conventdelamissio.com
- L’Avenida Hotel Sóller
Elegant, eclectic and very chilled out, L’Avenida Hotel offers hip metropolitan living in a beautiful mountain setting: sumptuous retro chic interiors, funky bathrooms and big squashy beds. Jaw-dropping views from most bedrooms.
L’Avenida Hotel, Gran Via 9, Sóller, Tel: +34 971 634 075 www.avenida-hotel.com
Restaurants:
- Sea Restaurant
This restaurant in Cala Estancia, just off the sea, opened last summer and became an immediate success thanks to the excellent modern Spanish cuisine and the stylish, outstanding interior design. Nice extra: the restaurant offers a shuttle service and will pick you up and drive you back home with a 24 hours pre-booking.
C. Congrio, 26, Cala Estancia,
Tel. +34 261 337 or 670 547 545 www.seapalma.com
- Anima Sea Lounge
Anima brings together the tastiest gastronomic delights of the Mediterranean and the Far East. This Restaurant also offers a varied tasting menu and a bar and café service, as well as set menus for any type of group event.
Carrer Pins 17, Cala Estancia,
Tel: +34 971 745 437
www.animasealounge.com
- SPQR in Santa Catalina
A good meal takes time: That’s the message of the “slow food” philosophy. You can experience it in the funky style SPQR Restaurant. Notebook freaks can surf for free with the local Wifi in the Bar.
C/ San Magín, 58 (Santa Catalina), Palma, Tel. +34 971 286 078
www.spqr-palma.com
- Las Terrazas
Med Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Beach Club are all included in the Las Terrazas Beach Club experience. Have a drink at the Bar, enjoy a day in the sun at the snack bar, have dinner under the moon overlooking the beach, it’s your choice.
Carretera Illetas 52, Calvia,
Tel: +34 971 401 031 www.balnearioilletas.com
- Dolç
The very special white decoration surprises every guest. The food is of exquisite quality and inexpensive: For only €12,50 you can have a complete meal.
Carrer Barco, Des 18, Inca
Tel: +34 971 500 253
www.dolc.es
- Japanese Restaurant in Blau Hotel
Much more than Sushi: High class Japanese cuisine on the East coast, located in a real dream setting of the modern Blau hotel.
Blau Hotel Porto Petro, Avenida des far, 12 Portopetro
Tel. +34 971 64 82 82
www.blau-hotels.com
About the Author
Dr. Helen Cummins is the Editor of abcMallorca Magazine a high quality guide to mallorca printed in three languages including informative Articles about Mallorca, up to date Events Guide and a Business Directory.
You can visit the abcMallorca website to read the original article about The ABCdesign guide or related articles about Mallorca.
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