"Antiques, Furniture, and Charming Housewares Barrio Italia is full of antiques and furniture dealers. Taller Sofia has a hodge podge of vintage furniture and home decor ranging from porcelain teapots to scales, wooden hutches, and other forgotten treasures. Go with patience and a good eye as part of an entertaining weekend afternoon. Girardi 1601-B, Providencia"

"Folk Art Meets Contemporary Jewelry Founded in 2003 by Claudia Betanqort and Nano Pulgar, Walka Studio has been trailblazing in artisan jewelry-making for a decade. Incorporating uniquely Chilean noble materials like copper, crin (horse hair) and cow's horn, they have merged avant-garde design and craftsmanship for trendy accessories beloved by many hip Chilenas (and appearing on local runways). They also have a jewelry-making school for students wanting to learn their craft."

"Get Playful in Conservative Chile Chilean society is quite conservative by many standards with the younger generations finally starting to cut loose. Get more playful. Be expressive. US expat Jayne Morgan saw the opportunity to fill the niche for erotic toys in the capital, starting as private bachelorette parties. The idea was a runaway success and she's expanded to now have two stories in Providencia and Barrio Lastarria to satisfy the demand. Sex toys, games, outfits, and erotic books, all imported of high quality and good taste, are all laid in her attractive stories with attentive staff. Monjitas 580, 2nd Floor (in Bar The Clinic Building) Phone: 56 (2) 2632 5988"

"Urban Chic, Southern Cone Style The Argentine fashion label, Lupe, was much-awaited by Santiago fashionistas with its arrival in Barrio Italia, bringing hip, sleek fashion to the other side of the Andes. With a laid-back but polished look of urban cool, the seasonal collections always have classical and whimsical pieces that can be combined easily. Av. Italia 1449, Barrio Italia"

"Clean Lines from a Santiago Classic Designer Chilean designer Carlos Perez got his start making shirts nearly three decades ago and still has a cult following at this Atelier on the shady street in Barrio Lastarria. Beautifully sewn men's shirts and a limited amount of women's apparel attractively grace this petit showroom. Lines are clean and classic with an air of elegance. He also has scarves, hats, belts, and a few other accessories that change seasonally. Rosal 388, Barrio Lastarria Phone: 56 (2) 2664 1463"

"Bravo: A Hub for Modern Chilean Design With a nod to the neighborhood’s tradition of carpentry, this furniture store sells chairs, tables, bowls, and wall hooks made of Chilean lenga wood, crafted with clean, modern lines and smooth finishes. This appeared in the May 2014 issue. By Afar Magazine"

"Chile's First Gourmet Market Chile's premier foodie market is akin to Dean & Deluca in the Southern Cone. A total trip for your senses, with housemade chocolate, beautiful presentations of spices, and native ingredients like Merkén or salt from the Atacama desert. Chilled cases hold cured wild boar prosciutto from the south of Chile and artisan cheeses like Matetic Vineyard's unpasteurized sheep's milk, along with imported delicacies. They also make their own pastas, bread, and serve a wonderful breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Perfect for meetings or shopping."