Barcelona is well-known for being a cosmopolitan city which hosts people from all over the world. And as a result, you can easily travel to other places through the cuisine from many restaurants, the most creative workshops or even cinema festivals. And in that amalgam of cultures, the North-American culture has also its special spots in the city. So specifically when it comes to the fashion culture, are there American clothing stores in Barcelona? Or even local brands inspired by that ‘beachy’ vibe of the endless Summers in California? The answer is YES ;-)
So here we share both local businesses and popular brands with that American style reflected on clothing:
American clothing stores in Barcelona: local brands
California Clothing
This little store is located in Gràcia, and it is one of my favorites. If you walk Gran de Gràcia street you may want to stop at California clothing (even if it is just for a quick imaginary trip to the California coast).
American socks
Beyond its name, this shop gets to spread an amalgam of cultures through these little pieces of clothing. From the classic white socks with the two colored lines to the most original socks which feature the most diverse characters and singular references from pop culture. A cool socks brand, specially for those who love the skating culture.
Brownie
Brownie is a Spanish brand, which mediterranean essence and boho chic style remind us of the type of clothes of some Californian clothing brands. So even though it is not technically an American clothing brand, we thought that you might like it ;-)
American clothing shops in Barcelona: big brands
We usually prefer to explore local brands (we will soon write an article about Barcelonian local clothing brands that we love), but in case you want to know about about some of the big brands originary from the states which have shops in Barcelona (and Spain), here are two of them:
Double Agent
You probably already know this clothing brand, and if you like it you will be happy to know that there are a few Double Agent shops in Barcelona (Rambla de Catalunya, Carrer de Ferran).
Urban Outfitters
Another popular clothing brand that you surely know as well, and that you probably have noticed when you walk around Plaça Catalunya (Urban Outfitters shop is located near El Triangle mall, and it is pretty big!).
American Vintage
This clothing brand was inspired by its founder’s travels to and from the United States. And it is another of the clothing brands that you will easily find in Barcelona, since there are three American Vintage shops in the city.
And even though it is not American originally, this is another shop that we recommend you to stop by:
& Other stories
It is located in Passeig de Gràcia, and they have really nice clothes (also jewelry, beauty products, etc.). As they define it, & Other stories brand is “one-stop styling destination filled with collections from three design ateliers in Stockholm, Los Angeles and Paris”.
Is there any American clothing shop in Barcelona that you visited recently and you loved? Let us know ;-)
And if you want to keep exploring the American culture but this time in terms of food (or even if you need an imaginary trip back home), don’t miss the article American supermarkets in Barcelona: where to buy American food.