The Cult Shop

This musical box of a store is one of the best sources for new and antique stringed instruments – and a repair shop with near magical powers

This vintage-inspired homage to the English gentleman in Basel is a trove of tweed jackets, bicycles, cigars and whisky – in a cocooning club-like atmosphere

Emperors et al are drawn to this elegant Kyoto store’s alluring array of locally crafted lacquerware embellished with silver, gold and mother-of-pearl

Seaside roots in Massachusetts and Scotland were the inspiration behind this ever-changing California emporium

This dramatic, multilevel David Adjaye-designed Lagos concept store celebrates pan-African craft, from fashion to furnishings

Hip New Yorkers head to this handsome Williamsburg boutique for its relaxed, 1920s workwear-inspired tailoring and utilitarian chic accessories

Exceptional designer-makers across the British Isles – from Dalston to Donegal – converge at this Mayfair-based beacon for soon-to-be canonical craft

Designer Lucy Folk is on a mission to change the way people shop in Bondi Beach

The vibrant, whimsical jewellery and eclectic decor at this West Hollywood boutique are the characterful ying to Rodeo Drive’s yang

A dazzling array of artisanal papers and elegant stationery draws aficionados to this intimate, erudite Munich emporium

This horticultural haven in east London is fertile ground for hard-to-find houseplants, commissioned ceramics and botanical beauty

A former Augustinian friary in Rye hides some giant secrets – with decorative lighting and furniture sourced by an antique dealer to make a grand statement

Lured by Roja Dove’s divine perfumes, fans flock from around the world to meet the man himself at his Burlington Arcade boutique

This paean to the pastel was frequented by Degas and Whistler and continues to attract artists and illustrators with its intense handmade hues

This laidback menswear store in the buzzing Fitzroy district prides itself on its subtle city styles that can as easily be dressed up as dressed down

A former workshop in Brooklyn has been converted into a tea-buyer’s paradise, offering rare varieties, bespoke blends and an array of delightful accessories

From 200-year-old gold frames to 1940s Ray-Bans and new creations encrusted with jewels, this Tokyo emporium is a must for lovers of extraordinary eyewear

The recherché stones handcrafted into exotic jewellery at this boutique-cum-workshop add a flamboyant flourish to their vibrant locale