27 Best Places to Shop in Greater São Paulo, São Paulo

With a deft line in cool, sophisticated fashion, Animale has long been a go-to brand for hip young Brazilian women. Known for its striking prints and sultry-yet-wearable garments, Animale isn't cheap—but these are clothes you'll be slipping into for years.

A respected Jardins gallery, Arte Aplicada is known for its high-quality Brazilian paintings, sculptures, and prints.

Paintings and sculptures from Brazilian and international artists go up for auction at Bel Galeria.

Brazilian models and soap opera stars wear this brand, which blends bohemian and bourgeois (coincidentally, the type of bank account needed to shop here).

Specializing in 20th-century Brazilian art, this gallery is a must for serious art lovers and monied collectors, and educational for interested amateurs. Look out for works by modernist stars such as Tarsila do Amaral and di Cavalcanti.

Since 1920 Galeria de Arte Brasileira has specialized in art and handicrafts from all over Brazil. Look for objects made of pau-brasil (brazilwood), hammocks, jewelry, T-shirts, marajoara pottery (from the Amazon), and lace.

As with the other locations of this Brazilian beauty supply chain that dates back to 1870, the Jardins shop maintains the old-time appearance of an apothecary.

An internationally known Brazilian brand for jewelry, especially featuring precious Brazilian gems, H.Stern has shops in more than 30 countries. This one has designs made especially for the Brazilian stores.

Havaianas, founded in 1962, are an iconic Brazilian sandal brand known for its simple, colorful design inspired by traditional Japanese sandals. Comfortable and affordable, they are worn by people of all ages in Brazil and around the world. Havaianas make a great gift or souvenir for foreigners, offering a touch of relaxed Brazilian style.

This chain is Brazil's exclusive purveyor of the French brand Vertigo. Look for party dresses in velvet and sheer fabrics.

One of the biggest brands for luggage and leather goods in Brazil, Le Postiche has more than 200 shops around the country. You can find one in almost any mall in São Paulo.

At this antiques showroom that holds monthly auctions you'll find plenty of heirlooms looking for new homes—Baccarat bowls and vases, art nouveau and art deco sideboards, and a slew of silver trays and tea sets among them. Past oddities include the helmet of the late race car legend Ayrton Senna.

Líquido is a Brazilian swimwear and fitness brand, founded in 2001 and known for its high-quality bikinis and vibrant prints. With a focus on comfort and style, the brand stands out for its versatile and contemporary design.

Though it's taken a back seat to newer malls Cidade Jardim and JK Iguatemi, MorumbiShopping is still a slice of São Paulo's upper crust, seasoned with swank boutiques, record stores, bookstores, and restaurants. The atrium hosts art exhibits.

Sophisticated, high-quality women's clothing is Reinaldo Lourenço's calling card.

Boots, sandals, wedges, stilettos—if you can't find a pair of shoes you like at Schutz, you're probably not looking properly. This flagship store carries a huge variety of fashion footwear, from statement heels to fun prints on sneakers.

The feeling here is almost as though archaeologists have uncovered a lost jungle city's ancient temples—only they're to upscale shopping and gourmet dining, not deities and potentates. Trees outside sprout three stories high, and a bevy of plants inside shrouds boutiques with names like Valentino, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton. For resting, there's a huge open garden with splendid city views. If you get hungry, head to the Argentine steak house Pobre Juan for a hearty meal or, for lighter fare, drop in at Il Barista.

This brand's shops, which you'll find in nearly every mall in São Paulo, are good places to buy beachwear and sports clothing.

The shop of the French beauty-product brand famous in Brazil has hair, skin, face, and body products for men and women.

An excellent chain store for travel and leather goods, Comtesse can also be found at various other shopping malls.

Everyday outfits with classic lines are Cori's specialty.

The center shares a building with the World Trade Center and the Sheraton hotel. It's loaded with fancy home-decorating stores, full-scale restaurants, and fast-food spots.

Here's a good place to buy men's and women's jeans, sportswear, and street wear.

Shop for Brazilian prints, sculptures, and paintings and then stop at the café.

You can buy maps and English-language books, magazines, and newspapers at Fnac. There are also branches on Avenida Paulista and in Morumbi.

This bookstore usually receives magazines from abroad earlier than other ones.

Accessorize at Sou-Sou, a craft-jewelry workshop and store. The boutique also carries women's clothes.