Top 10 Shopping Streets That Define the Soul of a City
Explore the world’s top 10 shopping streets that define the spirit of their cities, from Fifth Avenue’s luxury to Istanbul’s cultural charm.
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1. New York City, Fifth Avenue, USA
An international fashion personality shattered with up-end boutiques, flagship stores, and the city is ablaze with vitality. Fifth Avenue is synonymous with the New York mixture of glamour, business, and culture. (Image: Canva)
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2. Oxford Street, London, UK
Oxford Street is home to more than 300 stores, including designer, mass-market fashion and more, which represents the current retailing ethos of London. (Image: Canva)
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3. Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
This is an iconic avenue that extends from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde with a mix of world-class shopping, grand architecture, and the charm of Paris. (Image: Canva)
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4. Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
The luxury retailing centre of Tokyo Ginza glitters with the shining lights, neon lights, and a combination of modernity and tradition to provide an elegant blend of the two. (Image: Canva)
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5. Orchard Road, Singapore
Orchard Road is an upmarket shopping and entertainment centre in Singapore that comprises a tropical boulevard lined with glitzy malls, designer brands and all the high-street boutiques. (Image: Canva)
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6. Through Montenapoleone, Milan, Italy
This is a stylish street in the fashion quarter of Milan that is full of class, shops of designer shops, fancy cafes and the classic Italian style. (Image: Canva)
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7. Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, USA
Known as the Hollywood glamour, the designer storefronts and palm-paved streets at Rodeo Drive entice celebrities and luxurious shoppers from around the world. (Image: Canva)
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8. Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
It is one of the most expensive shopping areas in Asia, a blend of local shops, international brands, and the vibrant, neon-lit atmosphere of the city. (Image: Canva)
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9. Kurfurstendamm, Germany, Berlin
Ku’damm in Berlin is a cultural commerce mix, with flagship fashion shops, historic architecture, and the vibrant cafes over a large avenue. (Image: Canva)
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10. Istiklal Cad, Istanbul, Turkey
Istiklal Street represents the soul of Istanbul in terms of East-West and is a pedestrian avenue crowded with street music, boutiques, and heritage shops. (Image: Canva)
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