Besides all the big honcho brands you’ll see in Gustavia including Hermès and Cartier, the more interesting type of shopping in St. Bart’s is discovering local boutiques that focus on high quality products that are naturally sourced while assimilating the styles to Caribbean island freedom.

Shopping in St. Bart’s is a must simply because it’s a duty free island and there are more than 200 shops for you to drop some mad cash. Many designers arrive in St. Bart’s from France and have had experiences in the fashion world as stylists or designers. If you wanted to shop on any of the Caribbean islands, these boutiques are it!

 

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As one of the most popular local stores in St. Bart’s, Montaigne Market offers everything you need under one roof, from clothing and beauty to home and wellness. It features a carefully curated selection of luxury brands, known for designs that are summer-inspired, vibrant, and fun.

A staple in St. Bart’s fashion scene, Lolita Jaca is a local brand that is synonymous with St. Bart’s lifestyle. The bohemian style is inspired by the designer Faby Jaca’s travels around the world, starting from Asia all the way to Europe. Very laidback but ultra chic, Jaca’s designs are light, making them ideal for packing. The price point is compensated by the detailed embroidering and a refined fabrication process. You’ll find beautiful silk tunics and lovely crochet dresses that are made for your beach vacay.

The owner, Sonia, places a large photograph of her grandmother, Baya – a Berber Tunisian woman – draped in traditional Touareg fashion. The store is filled with accessories from around the world, including Portuguese candles, Bolivian textiles, Moroccan pillows, lighting from Egypt…etc. Even if you’re not on the lookout for home decor, Baya is a gorgeous store waiting to give you a shot of inspiration.

With a diverse selection of 200,000 bottles, La Cave du Port Franc sells French and Italian wines, including the world’s best vintages: Petrus, Lafite, Romanée Conti, etc. The store also has champagne, cognac, and Caribbean rum. 

LIGNE ST BARTH is the local go-to boutique for excellent beauty products made with premium quality. This family business has been doing this for thirty years and they’re passionate about using solely natural ingredients with floral scents that will fill your life with Caribbean air. Locally produced in St. Bart’s, you’ll be able to bring home location beauty goods that are truly from the island.

Founded by Poupette Giraud in 1995, Poupette St Barth (which means “little doll of St. Bart’s) has been another local brand that speaks to the freedom and easiness of St. Bart’s local style. You’ll find endless tunics and dresses here that work so well with beaches during the day and romantic dinners at night. Poupette was the founder’s childhood nickname, and the store exudes the story of a woman who arrived in St. Bart’s in 1979 and began her own clothing boutique and another famous restaurant on the island: Le Tamarin. Truly repping the idea of Joie de Vivre, Poupette St Barth is romantic yet practical.

For something with St. Bart’s written all over, check out Chamade. Every city has one of these souvenir boutiques, even in chill but glitzy St. Bart’s. Chamade has tote bags, jewelries, sarongs, and baseball caps that are exclusively branded with St. Bart’s on them. Something to show off your trip with!

With retro style and playful prints, the brand creates unique pieces for every season. Summer features bright swimwear, while winter brings cozy sweaters with the same signature look.

If you ever wonder what the ultimate style of a French woman living in St. Bart’s is like, then welcome to Vanita Rosa. You’ll discover plenty of lightweight linen and silk with flowy and comfortable cuts. Colorful yet easy breezy. Bohemian chic is the theme when you walk into her store in Gustavia, where you’ll find fantastic blouses, ponchos, and so much more.