Zara

Magasin très mal organisé : plus d’une heure d’attente aux cabines d’essayage et on se fait réprimander quand on essaie sur ses vêtements dans un coin ! a fuir

No trip to Spain is complete without a trip to Zara. I have always been a huge fan of the brand’s more classy attire at somewhat better quality than H&M. and between 2005 – 2009, at least 75% of my closet consisted of items purchased at Zara. They’re contemporary and have much more creative designs than the often compared Banana Republic or J Crew (really?).
In recent years, however, Zara’s prices have gone up significantly in foreign markets. So it’s always fun to still be able to walk out of a store with two huge bags of clothing and accessories because their Spain stores are significantly less expensive! Plus, a comparably HUGE selection!
This was apparently not the largest Zara in Barcelona, but it was in a convenient location and is very large (3 floors) compared to many other Zaras I’ve been to in the U.S. and Indonesia.

5 stars for the brand! Love Zara in Canada but it was so much cheaper here. The selection was great as well.
However for tourists who are shopping here, BEWARE!!!
While I was shopping, there were two men who came near me and placed a shirt behind my back. At first I was a bit clueless, but I soon figured out that they were pickpockets! Fortunately, I realized this quick enough that nothing was stolen but they have already opened my purse at that point. My wallet was at the bottom of my bag (phew!). They weren’t professionals because they kept on making eye contact with me and it was very obvious that they were up to something. I am just thankful that I didn’t lose anything in the end.
Point is, shopping can get exciting but be conscious of your surroundings. I thought it would be safer in the stores than on the streets, but I was wrong.

Having diner at the top of the arena is a great experience. Good！The stores are too few I think… but worth visiting.

Amazing rebajas. Zara is a little less expensive than back home, and the combined sale made for an excellent haul. I got 2 pairs of pants and a giant scarf, all on sale. Definitely a great selection, and most people are friendly!

Even though this is not the biggest Zara in Barcelona, it feels quite overwhelming with the sheer size of it and the throngs of people who pass through it everyday. Take your time, and you will come out with some pretty, affordable pieces.
Also as with other stores in Europe, the selection here triumphs over anything found in North America; Zara on Robson has nothing on this!

Zara is a Spanish clothing and accessories retailer based in Arteixo, Galicia, and founded in 1975. It is claimed that Zara needs just two weeks to develop a new product and get it to stores, and launches around 10,000 new designs each year. Zara also doesn’t really advertise, which for some leads to a misperception that they are a «fashion imitator» of low cost products. In any event, this chain is considered a Spanish (or maybe Galician?) success story and a retail innovator.
I stopped in at this Zara the first night we were in Barcelona. It’ was located very near the Hotel, so I was interested in seeing from myself what all the «fuss» was about. Gayle stayed behind at the Hotel and wished me well.
This Zara has 3 Levels, roughly divided into Men’s, Women’s, and Housewares. I took a look at some leather accessories and of course the clothes. Nothing really struck my high fashionisto tastes, and I was soon back in the room sharing a glass of wine with Gayle. It’s not that Gayle wouldn’t mind improving my dress, but a Spain vacation wasn’t the time for her to work her magic.

Zara!!! =) One of my fav international stores (though, now it’s in America too)… and decently priced, too.
This Zara is on a corner street and it’s very noticeable.
This particular street has TONS of shops… from low to high end… it goes on for a mile or so on both sides of the street and into the smaller inroads. It’s AMAZING.
One could get lost there. You keep walking and never get bored… SHOP, EAT, and see historical landmarks on the way. Barcelona does a beautiful job of preserving the old and incorporating the new and blending them together.
Anyhow… ZARA
Downstairs are all women’s stuff — I love their classy yet modern style.
I’m a huge fan of skirts so I picked up two and a very minimal yellow/​golden sweater.
Upstairs… all men’s wear. Hubby actually found something he liked!
European clothes fit Asian men well. :) I swear, stuff in America is just too big.
Only real annoyance was how disorganized the place was … it’s probably due to the large amount of foot traffic (and I guess, it WAS Christmas season).
Ironically… I never shop for new clothes in America (always go to thrift stores etc). but whenever I’m abroad, I always tend to buy clothes! Ironically, some of these stores get big and expand to America.

Local muy céntrico (en pleno Paseo de Gracia) pero también muy grande y no de los más concurridos. Merece la pena ir antes que a otros en Portal del Ángel por ejemplo.