Part of the Twenty-first Century Village network in Amsterdam, The Nine Streets / De Negen Straatjes lie in the central canal ring and are one of the city’s most charming and popular areas. Located a few minutes’ walk from Dam Square and the Royal Palace, The Nine Streets straddle four seventeenth century canals: the Singel, Herengracht, Keisersgracht, and Prinsengracht, and are lined with designer boutiques, gift shops, jewellers, art galleries and wonderful cafés, bars and restaurants.

Below is a list of typical shops that have helped to establish the retail reputation of the Nine Streets district:

ANTONIA BY YVETTE
Starting with the feet, Antonia by Yvette is situated behind the Royal Palace and she sells wonderfully stylish boots and dress shoes, and designer handbags. Some of the collection has been designed by Yvette though most of the boots, shoes and bags have been designed and manufactured by leading fashion labels.

BEAUREGARD
Beauregard is accessory heaven although the shop also sells certain styles of dresses, jeans and jackets to complement the belts, jewellery, wallets, bags and handbags.

DE MAAGD & DE LEEUW
De Maagd and De Leeuw is a sophisticated store that offers Parisian elegance, and both casual wear and more formal evening attire. There is a selection of wonderful, silk dresses that are perfect for wearing to a summer wedding and complements the wide choice of blouses, skirts, pants and separates.

Other chic shops in the Nine Streets district include Laura Dols that offers wonderful, vintage clothing from the 1920s to the 1970s, and Van Ravenstein, which is a Belgian and Dutch designer boutique.

Whatever you are looking for, even if it’s just a good browse, you are sure to enjoy shopping in Amsterdam’s Nine Streets.

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