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WEAR.
Want to give your shoes a second chance? That can be done at Wear, located in the Van Oldenbarneveltstraat. The two founders want to create a more sustainable economy, and contribute to this by cleaning up other people’s shoes. If you want to buy ‘new’ shoes, but still partici- pate in this concept, Wear also sells second-hand shoes that have been given a new lease of life by their team for a reasonable price!
viaduct. Dozens of creative entrepreneurs have settled here, so no brand stores and big chains, just small speciality shops with unique products run by real locals. Start this surprising shopping route at Station Hof- plein, which is closest to the centre. From there, walk through the Vijver- hofstraat to the northern part of the Hofbogen.
07 SUSAN BIJL.
Every Rotterdammer knows Susan Bijl. Bijl is a true Rotterdam
designer who has been making bags since 2000 with the vision that her bags will replace environmentally unfriendly plastic shopping bags – and with great success. To date, she has expanded her collection with smaller bags and mackintoshes.
08 HOOGSTRAAT (2ND SECTION) &MARINIERSWEG & GOUDSESINGEL.
If you are an adventurous shopper who likes to shop off the beaten track, then you’re in the right place here. Many creative Rotterdammers have opened a store, gallery or coffee shop (or a combination of the three) in this area – often small in size but big in uniqueness. Sometimes the search takes a while, but that makes the find even more special, right?
09 OUDE BINNENWEG & KAREL DOORMANSTRAAT.
The Oude Binnenweg is a charming historic street, while the Karel Doormanstraat dates from more recent times, but both lie in the shadows of the Lijnbaan – and the big chain stores – and it shows. The shops here are smaller and more focused on specific lifestyles. Many al- ready know where to find Sissy Boy for basic clothing and interior items of good quality, while the youth buy the latest model of Vans from the Vans Store and design enthusiasts add to their dinnerware collection at the Finnish Iitalla. And there are many more interesting shops like these
to be found.
10 WITTE DE WITHSTRAAT & SURROUNDINGS.
This is one of the most creative streets in Rotterdam, by both day and night, and is located in the Witte de Withkwartier. Those who shop here will undoubtedly find extraordinary things in one of the many clothing and designer shops. From high-end fashion at Margreeth Olst- hoorn to South American decoration at Danny de Cactus, from gadgets and designs at Sluijter and Meijer to the latest leisure footwear at Seven- tyfive: if you can imagine it then they probably sell it on or around the White de Withstraat. Oh yes, don’t forget to visit one of the galleries or
art institutions in between!
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PANNENKOEKSTRAAT & BOTERSLOOT.
The Pannenkoekstraat, Botersloot and Nieuwe Markt in the Lau- renskwartier make up a quirky area full of small scale and second-hand fashion boutiques, bookstores, design shops and restaurants. You will be amazed by the diverse selection: from the colourful fifties clothing at Very Cherry to the unpretentious clothing and accessories at Objet Trouvé and from the most exciting children’s books at Kleine Kapitein to the sleek Dutch design at Depot Rotterdam.
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ZWAANSHALS.
Do you have a penchant for intriguing objects, vintage shops and cosy restaurants? Then you should definitely visit the creative district of Zwaanshals in Rotterdam-North alongside the Rotte river. While you are there, it is also a good idea to go to the Zaagmolenkade, where you will find some great restaurants!
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NIEUWE BINNENWEG.
One of the most acclaimed shopping streets in Rotterdam is the Nieuwe Binnenweg, where a long string of small fashion and design shops, artisan bakeries, old-fashioned barbers, tasty delicatessens and fancy coffee bars leads you from the centre deep into Rotterdam West, a neighbourhood known for its pleasing balance between down-to-earth, multicultural and super hip. All this is reflected in the selection of shops, which doesn’t get more varied than here. From the shop of fashion desig- ner Joline Jolink to the men’s shoe store Corbeau, from the mini garden centre Stek to concept store PLEK: as a shopaholic, you won’t believe your luck.
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ROTTERDAM TOURIST INFORMATION.
If you want more information or would like to take a tour through Rotterdam, you can visit Rotterdam Tourist Information at the Coolsingel and in the hall of Rotterdam Central Station. Tip: visit Rotterdam Discove- ry while you are here and journey through the past, present and future of Rotterdam.
HOFBOGEN.
Adjacent to the Oude Noorden are the Hofbogen arches: two kilometres of design, fashion and food & drink under an old railway
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