Serious shopaholics know that there’s only one place in Bali to get the full range of goods from elegant ensembles to designer swimwear, glittering jewellery, modern housewares and more. Seminyak is shopping central, as the streets are packed with cool independent boutiques, outlets for Bali-based brands and galleries showcasing the most current international and local fashion collections.
For the latest lines of Bali’s most stylish brands all under one roof, peruse the racks at OAZIA Fashion Gallery. Here you can connect with a personal stylist or even the designers themselves to pad out your wardrobe with sleek apparel, shoes, bags and jewellery for both men and women. They also have regular events like Cocktails & Shopping evenings, fashion bazaars and seasonal fashion shows.
If it’s hot, happening, creative and surf-related gear you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Drifter Surf Shop. The shop here offers up high-tech surf wear, casual and street savvy fashions, retro surfboards, surf books, DVDs, magazines and art, and they stock a number of up-and-coming and well-known brands like Obey, Macbeth, Acacia Swimwear, Outer Island, and Mikoh Swimwear to name a few. They also have a chilled-out cafe on site.
It’s hard to walk into Bali Zen and not be inspired by the gorgeous linens, cushion covers, bags, bowls, cups and plates, all with exotic patterns in a range of rich colours. In addition, the housewares here are made using sustainable materials like organic cotton and capiz shell, and they are produced by local village artisans under fair trade conditions.
Get ready to rock that beach bod in a fabulous bikini or seductive one-piece from the Thaikila line. This French fashion brand produces high quality swimwear and beach wear made in Bali with unique touches like tropical-inspired patterns, beaded accents, fine embroidery and flattering shapes and lines. They also sell fun accessories like jewellery, sun hats, beach wraps and sandals.
We love this Bali-based brand for their oh-so-feminine, fun and flirty dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, shorts and tops all in a range of eye-popping colours, prints and fabrics. They’re constantly putting out new styles throughout the year, so on any given day you’ll find a treasure trove of outfits and accessories at their multiple outlets, often at discounted prices.
Kick the bling up a notch at Jemme, a sanctuary of shiny things in the heart of Seminyak. The glass display cases here are filled with gorgeous necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings made with fine gold and silver and dripping in precious and semi-precious stones. And if you need a break from all that jewellery shopping, head to the intimate restaurant out back for gourmet fare and cool cocktails.