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From France to Italy and Spain, our fashion-themed Europe tour takes travel fashionistas through three cities where fabulous footwear is all the rage.<\/p>\n

Renowned for their impeccable dress sense, Parisians, Barcelonans and Milanos know a thing or two about putting together an outfit. More often than not, this means starting from the bottom up. Here\u2019s\u00a0a shopping guide to Europe, with tips on\u00a0where to pick up brand new kicks ranging from casual to couture.<\/p>\n

Walk the Shoe Strip in Paris<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Shopping<\/p>\n

You could walk the chic streets of\u00a0Paris<\/a> all day to hunt down your next pair of heels, or you could make life easy and simply head straight to Rue de Grenelle. This attractive St Germain street reads like an A to Z of world-class designers, from\u00a0Christian Louboutin to Sergio Rossi and Giuseppe Zanotti.<\/p>\n

For up-to-the-minute cool, check out Robert Clergerie\u2019s boutique \u2013 the interior design is a work of art in itself. One of France\u2019s most influential shoe designers in the 1980s, Clergerie today is busy collaborating with fashion mogul Roland Mouret \u2013 expect lace-up Oxfords and brogues.<\/p>\n

If you are still hungry for more, cross Boulevard Raspail for the shoes at Le Bon March\u00e9<\/a> (24 rue de S\u00e8vres, 75007) \u2013 the selection at this historic department store is luxurious to say the least.<\/p>\n

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Milan is Home to All the Fun of the Fair<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Milan\"<\/p>\n

More than 46,000 footwear fanatics descended on the city in September last year for its annual footwear fair, once again confirming that\u00a0Milan<\/a> really is shoe central.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t quite make it to the massive industry event, console yourself with the next best thing \u2013 upmarket department store la Rinascente<\/a> (Piazza Duomo, 20121) has devoted its entire third floor to an exclusive selection of women\u2019s shoes, while a vast range of men\u2019s shoes are showcased on the first floor. That\u2019s a total area of 800 square metres\u00a0\u2013 plenty of room to live out your wildest Cinderella moments. [quote align=right]Fashionistas Tip:\u00a0<\/em>March is the the best time to visit Paris and Milan<\/em><\/span>[\/quote]<\/p>\n

From prestigious brands, including Alexander McQueen, Tabitha Simmons and Sophia Webster, to upcoming talent, you\u2019ll also find hundreds of trainers in the sneaker zone and a great children\u2019s footwear section on the fifth floor. Situated on the Piazza Duomo, this multi-storey building is essentially a cathedral dedicated to shoes.<\/p>\n

\"galleria-vittorio-shopping-Milan\"Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

And if you are still keen to check out a catwalk show, head to Milan or Paris in March. The spring weather means temperatures are starting to get warmer, but that’s nothing compared to the red-hot preview collections you’ll see walking down the runways, and indeed the streets, as both cities\u00a0go even more clothing crazy than usual.<\/p>\n

Rambling down La Rambla in Barcelona Leather<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Casual yet chic, incredibly comfy and not going out of fashion any time soon, Kokua\u2019s ballet flats come in a rainbow of colours, from ultra-feminine pastels to bright, bold prints.<\/p>\n

\"kokua-ballet-flats\"Kokua<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Empty your travel backpack and stock up \u2013 prices rarely break the \u20ac80 mark so you can afford to go a little crazy. Plus, the small shop located just off La Rambla (Carrer de la Boqueria 30)\u00a0also stocks a range of leather handbags, so you can pick and mix accessories to match your shoes.<\/p>\n

For even more iconic\u00a0Barcelona<\/a>-style footwear, follow in the footsteps of celebrities and make for La Manual Alpargatera on Carrer d\u2019Aviny\u00f3\u00a07. This store is renowned across the country as the birthplace of high-quality, handmade espadrilles and you\u2019ll be ready to strut your stuff on the city\u2019s urban beach in no time.\u00a0Away from La Rambla, it’s possible to find A-list labels at\u00a0accessible prices by heading to one of the city’s many designer outlets.<\/p>\n

[quote align=right]Fashionistas tip:\u00a0Visit La Roca Village for designer outlets<\/em><\/span>[\/quote]<\/p>\n

La Roca Village is home to more than 130 boutiques \u2013 from handbags at Furla, hosiery at Wolford and shoes at Jimmy Choo\u00a0\u2013 that are open from 10am to 10pm seven days a week. The chic Shopping Express coach service whisks fashion fans from the city centre to the village in just over half an hour.<\/p>\n

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[tabs] [tab title=”Best Time to Visit” icon=”entypo-light-up”]For fashion lovers, the best time to visit Europe is when the fashion festivals are happening in Paris and Milan. March is a great time.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=”entypo-suitcase”]At the end of the day, drop off your shopping bags somewhere fashionable \u2013 like the\u00a0Bulgari Hotel<\/a> in Milan. It\u2019s the only hotel within the old city walls to have a garden and it has a fantastic spa, too, where you can revive weary feet.<\/p>\n

In Barcelona, iconic Spanish shoe brand Camper also has a hotel, the bohemian Casa Camper<\/a>, which is a funky accommodation option in the Raval area. In Paris, the Christian Lacroix designed boutique H\u00f4tel du Petit Moulin<\/a> is half old-school Paris (it\u2019s located in an old bakery), half 1960s retro.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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