The Cult Shop

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

A bounteous collection of vintage Nordic furnishings – and a sprinkling of contemporary delights – put this Stockholm boutique firmly on the style map, says Christina Ohly Evans

This charmingly idiosyncratic Santorini bookshop in a 100-year-old Venetian captain’s house pays homage to Greece’s rich literary tradition

This historic Paris boutique, selling everything from butterflies to polar bears, is the demesne of a polymath on an ecological mission

This pared-back paean to beautifully individual homewares and design in Zürich is a go-to for unusual gifts

Hammer and Spear’s mélange of modern pieces draws actors, former presidents and legions of locals, says Christina Ohly Evans

Traditional and punk styles collide in a sublime riot of colour and print at this celebrated Shoreditch interiors and lifestyle boutique

Style-savvy City workers rub shoulders with A-listers at this menswear mecca for devotees of fine tailoring and playful design

Contemporary sleekness, medieval gravitas and artist-made homewares ensure this gallery shop in the English countryside is an elegant cut above

The Cartel is equal parts gallery, fashion emporium and creative design studio

A kaleidoscopic collection of art, homewares and fashion brings magic to a quiet corner of Ibiza

A revered French watch dealer is the force behind this Parisian boutique dedicated to rare, jewelled vintage watches for women, says Ming Liu

Maggie Owen is a trove of original pieces and eclectic accessories