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Italy★ 3
Coin
Located near Rialto, Coin features Italian fashion with canal views and a rooftop terrace. Set in a historic palazzo, it is a boutique luxury experience best enjoyed in spring and autumn.
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Australia★ 3
David Jones
Southern Hemisphere's oldest department store established in 1838, emphasizing Australian luxury and designers. Offers food halls, Australian designers, and a beauty floor, especially popular in December-January summer.
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United Kingdom★ 3
Fortnum & Mason
Founded in 1707, known as a royal grocer with afternoon tea salons, food hall, and royal connections. A Piccadilly icon popular during Christmas season.
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Denmark★ 3
Magasin du Nord
Located in Kongens Nytorv, this Scandinavian style department store was founded in 1868, offering Danish design, a food hall, and a historic building with a royal warrant. Popular at Christmas.
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USA★ 3
Nordstrom
Known for legendary customer service and return policies, Nordstrom was founded in 1901 and hosts an anniversary sale in July. Famous for its flagship store and shoe department.
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Finland★ 3
Stockmann
Nordic luxury department store founded in 1862, famous for its Crazy Days sales in October, delicatessen, Finnish design offerings, and book department.
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Russia★ 4
GUM
Located on Red Square, GUM features Soviet-era luxury paradoxes with a grand glass roof covering and 242m facade containing 20,000 glass panels. Established in 1893, it hosts historic fountain meeting points, Soviet nostalgia tours, the renowned Gastronom No.1 food hall, ice cream traditions, New Year decorations, bridge galleries, and historical exhibitions. The elegant shopping experience reflects restored grandeur.
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USA★ 5
Bergdorf Goodman
Established in 1899 on Fifth Avenue, it symbolizes ultra-luxury with artistic window displays, personal shopping salons, beauty levels, men's store across the street, jewelry salon, home department, the BG Restaurant, and exclusive collections. It is located in the Vanderbilt Mansion area and has a reputation as a fashion authority.
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Italy★ 4
La Rinascente
An Italian style temple established in 1865, rebuilt in the 1950s. Known for Duomo terrace views, top-floor Food Market, Design Supermarket, fashion floors, beauty experiences, art exhibitions, the Aperitivo tradition, and a focus on Made in Italy products. It has received notable design awards and is key during fashion weeks in February and September.
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