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Luigi Bertolli: Menswear / Women's Clothes

When I first wrote this tip, you could find men suit for under US$ 100, but things have changed and their prices are sometimes as expensive as (sometimes even more expensive) in Europe. I no longer know if they have kept their good quality for men suit...

Now you can also find women's clothes.

Directions: Find the closest Luigi Bertolli store at:
http://luigi.modasite.com.br/modasite/stores/luigi/stores.jsp?page=static

Theme: Men's Clothes

Rosa Chá: Fancy female and male swimwear and beachwear

Rosa Chá leftover stock or items used in fashion shows (example: a bikini supermodel Fernanda Tavares or Gisele Býndchen wore, but of course, you won't know...), generally 50% cheaper than shops.

Opening hours: 10 AM - 6 PM Monday to Friday); 10 AM - 2 PM (Saturday)

All credit cards accepted.

Address: Rua Doutor Virgýlio Carvalho Pinto, 57 - Pinheiros

Phone: 3082-3201

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.rosacha.com

Adidas Outlet: Adidas lovers

Discontinued items.

Opening Hours: 9h30 AM - 6h30 PM (Monday to Friday); 9h30 AM - 5 PM (Saturday)

Credit cards accepted: Diners, Visa and Mastercard.

What to buy: Sneakers, bags, etc

What to pay: You may find cute pair of sneakers under US$ 10!!!

Address: Rua Tedoro Sampaio 958 - Pinheiros

Directions: On the corner of João Moura.

Phone: 3082-1031

Theme: Sporting Goods

Soho Hair: Hair done and a free back massage

Have your hair done and enjoy a free back massage at Soho Hair.

Soho Hair is a zen place to get your hair styled.

I used to go to the one on Alameda Santos.

For the closest Soho Hair, visit their site and click on "04. salões".

What to buy: They offer services to Women, Men, and Children and walk-ins are generally OK, IF there is a hair stylist available, otherwise set an appointment by phone.

When setting your appointment by phone, ask for the best hair stylist according to your needs.

What to pay: The prices are reasonable and the hair stylists are experienced and up to date on the latest fashions and trends.

Address: Click on "04. salões" on their website

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.sohohair.com.br (in Portuguese)

Rua Oscar Freire (it's actually a street): Our Rodeo Drive/Madison Avenue

São Paulo has also her Madison Avenue like in NY, Rodeo Drive like in Beverly Hills, or Via Manzoni like in Milan.
This area is famous for its international designer boutiques, upmarket restaurants and trendy bars.

What to buy: If money isn't a problem for you, buy everything you like.

What to pay: $$$$$

Address: Rua Oscar Freire - Jardins

Directions: On the corner of Rua Augusta.

Theme: Women's Clothes

Shopping Grandes Galerias: Music rarities

Also known as "Galeria do Rock", even though you can't find it written anywhere, due to 3 floors dedicated to all sort of rock fans, but the main attraction here are the CD shops, all kinds of music: alternative rock, heavy-metal, hip-hop, rap, eletronic and rarities. You can also find vinyls, sound equipment and so on.
There are 2 entrances, one on Rua 24 de Maio, 62 and another on Avenida Sao Joao at number 439

What to buy: Rarities!

What to pay: It depends.

Address: Rua 24 de Maio 62 or Avenida São João 439 - Centro

Directions: Downtown - in the old part of São Paulo

Theme: Music

Banana Price: Nine West, Enzo Agliolini and Calvin Klein shoes

You will find old collection shoes or made for exportation (Nine West, Enzo Angliolini and Calvin Klein). More than 2,000 pair of shoes exposed in this shop.

Address: Alameda Lorena, 1604, Jardim Paulista

Theme: Shoes

Shopping SP Market: Bargain shopping

It's actually a sort of an outlet shopping mall.

What to buy: In some shops, you'll find old collection up to 50% off. Some items might be even cheaper due to some flaw.

Address: Avenida Nações Unidas, 22.540

Phone: (11) 5682-3666

Theme: Women's Clothes

Website: http://www.shop-spmarket.com.br/home.html