A Visitors Guide to Shopping in St. Barts

The shopping in St. Barts is what sets it apart as the most upscale destination in the Caribbean. As a duty-free port, it offers a thrilling shopping experience to visitors coming from North America and beyond. Shopping in St. Barts doesn’t feature a standard selection of clothing and other goods – the brands and quality here are luxurious, upscale, and tailored towards the affluent crowd that vacations in St. Bart’s each year. 

Here’s a helpful guide to shopping in St. Barts so you can hit the port ready to spend in style:

The Types Of Stores You’ll Find

In St Barts, you can feel free to shop until you drop. There are excellent selections for every shopper, with lavish boutiques, high-end shops and exclusive stores, you’ll have a hard time not finding what you’re looking for. From luxury fashion, fancy footwear, quality jewelry, tropical beachwear, exquisite souvenirs and more, shopping in St. Barts is truly an experience that is out of this world! 

Come and discover St. Barts’ prestigious shopping scene that will give you the ultimate experience while indulging in luxurious surroundings and excellent customer service.

Clothing

Lolita Jaca
1. Les Hauts du Carré d’Or, Gustavia 97133 St Barthélémy
2. Rue Lubin Brin, Gustavia, 97133 Saint-Barthélemy

Lolita Jaca is a well known clothing designer from the St Barth area, with an excellent reputation for their elegant designs and high-quality fabrics. The kimono is one of Lolita Jaca’s iconic styles. They have long sleeves and belts to tie at the waist, making them perfect for dressing up or down.

Pati De St Barth
1. Rue du bord de mer, Gustavia 97133 St Barthélémy
2. St Jean, La Villa Créole 97133 St Barthélémy
3. St Jean airport

Offering items from t-shirts and sweaters to cozy loungewear, Pati De St Barth has a wonderfully wide selection of garments to choose from. With 3 doting locations, the concept store located in Gustavia, the boutique located in St Jean, and the airport branch, Pati showcases a collection of comfortable styles that reflect the true spirit of St Barth. 

Poupette St. Barth:
Rue de la République, Gustavia 97133 Saint Barthélemy

At the age of 21, Monique “Poupette” Giraud, sailed from Cannes to St. Barts and became completely enamoured with the stunning natural beauty of the island. She has a keen sense of aesthetics and a discerning eye when it comes to art, music, painting, home decoration, furniture, colors, fabrics, textures, and hand-made or natural patterns.These qualities allow her to create astonishing designs that people simply adore. Her first storefront opened back in 1990, and today her boutiques still epitomize her laid back flare and offer customers the finest collection of casual, chic clothing and accessories for the everyday woman.

Footwear

Human Steps
Rue de la République, Gustavia 97133 St Barthélémy

Human Steps is a popular shoe store that has been in Saint Barth for the past 20 years. High quality shoes, bags, and accessories surround you at this designer boutique and offer luxury brands such as Jimmy Choo, Givenchy and Saint Laurent Paris. Choose from an array of sandals, stilettos and boots to take you on your next adventure throughout St. Barts.

Luxury Fashion

Ilena
La Villa Créole, St Jean 97133 St Barthélémy

Elegant and luxurious, Ilena specializes in the highest quality intimate apparel. The boutique features a carefully curated selection of bras, panties, corsets and more. After more than 25 years, Ilena has a unique atmosphere of art de vivre. The dedicated team will welcome you in a professional and friendly way to ensure your shopping experience is top notch. Discover amazing lingerie brands, André Sarda, Ritratti and ID Sarrieri. 

Montaigne Market
4 Rue du Général de Gaulle, Gustavia, 97133 St Barthélemy

The Montaigne Market is a chic island treasure with a bohemian flare. This beachy boutique has some of the best luxury clothing and accessories that you need for your Caribbean escape. It’s the ultimate destination for those who desire to dress for the good life and for special occasions. With the beautiful environment as inspiration, the dresses in particular exude island style with a relaxed summer vibe.  Some iconic designer names include Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé, Balmain, Valentino, Michel Klein, as well as some extremely talented young designers.

Vanita Rosa
Rue du roi Oscar 2 – Gustavia 97133 St Barthélémy

Fashion Designer, Valérie Bourdin, creates classic yet stylish clothing and accessories for vacationing in Saint Barth. Her colors and designs are perfectly suited to the island, as they carry a refreshing tropical vibe. Re-creating the things you love to wear during your day-to-day activities is what motivated Valerie Bourdin to create Vanita Rosa. The boutique is located right in the heart of St. Barts and you can find her collection of tops, dresses, playsuits and ponchos that will allow you to enjoy every moment of the day in total elegance and comfort.

Souvenirs

Photo Credit: Chamade

Chamade
Rue de la République, Gustavia 97133 St Barthelémy

Chamade is your one stop shop for quality souvenirs and gifts with a Saint Barth twist. This well known shop offers the finest products made in the Caribbean, including a large variety of tee-shirts for the family, St. Barths original jewelry, a full range of gifts and collectibles such as pens, lighters, perfumes, all “made in paradise” and stamped with the St. Barths logo. 

Beachwear

SunBarth
Rue du bord de mer Gustavia 97133 St Barthélémy

Stay beachside in style with Sunbarth’s latest swimwear lines. Come in and stock up on all of the bikini tops, bottoms, pool floats, and wraps that you could ever want. Helping you pack the perfect beach bag, Sunbarth – beachwear st barts offers a selection of T-shirts and stylish swimwear that won’t let you down when it’s time to hit the water.

Pain de Sucre
Le pélican, St Jean 97133 St Barthélémy

Sail into Pain de Sucre’s easy breezy world of patterns, prints and colors. From the beach to the bar, the pool or your own roof-top poolside spa, Pain de Sucre brings a touch of coastal chic to your wardrobe.  The Pain de Sucre beachwear range offers a complete collection for the carefree traveller, from bikinis to sarongs, beach towels and sandals they have everything you need for the perfect beach day on the island.

Delfina
Impasse de La Cremaillere, 97133 Gustavia St Barthelemy

Delfina produces premium swimwear designed for everybody who loves the beach. Quality fabrics, quality craftsmanship, and quality service, Delfina is the label to trust for your swimwear needs. Delfina’s beachwear combines Italian tailoring techniques with Caribbean colors and beautiful prints. You can never be too prepared for your perfect vacation. That’s why Delfina has expanded its collection with irresistible must-have pieces. Choose from dresses, swimsuits, cover ups, and accessories.

Cigars

La Casa del Habano
La Villa Créole Saint-Jean 97133 St Barthélémy

Leather accessories, unique gifts, and of course an impressive range of the most exquisite habanos, La Casa del Habano is a paradise for cigar lovers. With an exceptional selection of brands and styles, the boutique caters to both novice and experienced cigar smokers.

Jewelry

Bijoux de la Mer
Rue de la République Gustavia 97133 St Barthélémy

Located in the heart of downtown Gustavia, you’ll find this chic jewelry boutique that is quite popular amongst locals and tourists. Pearls are said to be the jewels of the sea, and Bijoux de la Mer jewelry upholds that honor. Each delicate piece is created with exquisite detail, from pearls found in  Tahiti to Australia. Their high quality and unique pieces give that perfect dose of style and glamour you’d expect in St. Barts. Sea glass, pearls, and shells are mixed with gold and silver to create the majestic jewels of designer Maryvonne. These timeless designs make for a beautiful gift. 

Cartier
Le Carré d’Or Gustavia 97133 St Barthélémy

Created with the finest craftsmanship and highest quality materials, Cartier products are timeless and elegant. Cartier is more than just a brand. They are a symbol of true luxury, full of rich history and heritage spanning over 150 years. Their jewelry, watches, perfumes and other luxe accessories make for a truly superior shopping experience and the perfect gift for any occasion. 

Art

Clic
Rue de la Republique, Gustavia 97133, St. Barthélemy

Founded in 2008 by former stylist and Calypso founder Christiane Celle, this fancy art boutique is internationally known for its luxurious decorative objects and creative artwork. It first started out as a bookstore and simple art gallery that quickly evolved into an expertly curated space where you can browse through the best of contemporary photography, art, books, home goods as well as fashion from around the world. Because they partner with artisans from all over the globe, you’re sure to find truly unique and one of a kind pieces that will accentuate any home. 

Les Petits Carreaux
Passage de la Crémaillère Rue du Roi Oscar II Gustavia 97133 Saint Barthélemy

This charming boutique and art atelier is the perfect place to find a beautiful and unique work of art. The artist, Veronique, has created these timeless pieces of painted tile that not only make for wonderful decor in your own home but a great souvenir for any of your loved ones. These popular, vibrant tiles can also be seen as the entrance signs to each of St. Barts famous beaches. With over 12 years of experience, the artist, Veronique, uses the beauty of the island as her muse. Her paintings capture the lush landscapes, flora and fauna of St Barts and her iconic beach tile signs are constantly photographed and admired by tourists. If what’s available in the shop doesn’t tickle your fancy, Veronique also offers personalized paintings by commission. 

Beauty Products

Photo Credit: Ligne St Barth Facebook Page

Ligne St. Barths
Route de Saline Lorient 97133 St Barthélémy

For over three decades, this family owned business has been offering a selection of luxurious products for all types of skin that makes use of the finest natural ingredients on the island of St. Barts. Whether you want a self-care ritual or a professional treatment, the simple philosophy of this brand is to provide you with products that work. Discover a variety of exclusive and personalized beauty treatments, for both men and women, that enhance the radiance of your skin and leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized.

Passion Beauté
Les Galeries du Commerces, St Jean, 97133 St Barthélemy

Conveniently located just a few hundred meters from the Saint Barthélemy Rémy de Haenen Airport, Passion Beauté is your one stop shop for all the best duty free beauty products. Whether you’ve just arrived on the island or are heading home, this boutique is the perfect place to browse a selection of sought after, brand name quality products such as Dior, Guerlain, Hermès, Lancôme, Sisley and Yves Saint Laurent. Passion Beaute provides you with a total luxury beauty experience, offering skin care products, perfume, hair care, make-up, accessories, gift boxes and so much more. 

Where To Stay While Shopping In St. Barts

There are a number of types of vacation rentals in St. Barts that will appeal to every kind of vacation-seeker, whether you’re booking a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or a group getaway. At Rental Escapes we are committed to helping you find the perfect accommodations for your luxury getaway. Take a look at our St. Barts villas and don’t be shy to reach out to us to get started on planning your luxury vacation of a lifetime.