These Are the 50 Best Shops From Across the World

It's an utterly enchanting experience to shop at a beautiful, highly edited boutique that reflects the talent of both local and global makers. Stepping through the doors of a beloved shop only to be greeted with a kind smile from the dedicated staff and vignettes filled with curated goods is an intimate moment that can't be found in a big-box store. Plus, the shop owner's knowledge on each brand and piece represented ensures that whatever vintage necklace, ceramic bowl, or striking garden antique you take home is truly special.

As an ode to independent, small businesses, we've surveyed editors, designers, and tastemakers to come up with a list of shops across the design and luxury spectrum that have defined (and redefined) the shopping experience. You'll find antiques galleries making collecting cool again, garden nurseries filled with extraordinary plant offerings, local jewelers with sparkling selections, and visionary florists creating awe-inspiring arrangements. And of course, there's a plethora of designer-owned shops that make the journey to finding your own personal decor style so much easier and more exciting.