X BANK Amsterdam

"On the second level of a bank building annex that's shared with the W Hotel is this sleek, 7,500-square-foot concept store devoted entirely to Dutch fashion, design, and art. You’ll recognize big-name Dutch designers like Marcel Wanders and top brands such as Kings of Indigo and Scotch & Soda, but it’s also a place to discover emerging talent. Along with haute couture and ready-to-wear clothes for men and women, the store stocks beauty products, design books, decorative objects, handcrafted liquors, and, of course, bike accessories galore. X Bank also regularly collaborates with notable creatives to make exclusive in-house collections. And if you’re not in a buying mood, you can always check out the rotating selection of works by up-and-coming artists."

"Inside the design-savvy Kas Bank building in Amsterdam’s centre, X Bank provides an engulfing space for those who appreciate great products and thoughtful design. Its abiding mission is to highlight design and fashion brands with distinctly Dutch roots. From cedar-infused gin made in Amsterdam to Jackie Villevoye’s hand-embroidered collection, there are plenty of Dutch goods here to fill your suitcase."

"Likened to Colette and Dover Street Market when it opened in 2016, this sleek, industrial-chic concept store occupies an ex-bank linked to a branch of the W hotel. Two beautifully styled floors conceal a razor-sharp edit of fashion, interiors, and art—all Dutch, and created by big names alongside up-and-comers. As befits a “vault of Dutch talent” (their words), the only problem here is choosing what to buy. Locally distilled liqueurs, rare perfumes, aspirational books, and utterly sui generis fashion all find their place—often elevated, for easier browsing—in the cutting-edge 700-square-meter retail space." - Clodagh Kinsella