Mathew Hatford
Glitzy Seminyak is popular for its bevy of fine dining restaurants as well as fabulous shopping opportunities at designer boutiques, branded goods stores, local designer shops and much more.
Shopping will definitely be one of your most favourite things to do in Seminyak and Biasa Bali promises to deliver. It is one of Bali's most popular designer labels catering to both men and women who look for both comfort and style. The line of clothing offered by Biasa Bali, are manufactured out of cool cottons silks and linens ideal for tropical climates. The high-end flagship store located in Seminyak comprises of two floors; the first floor is for women. There a fine collection of stylish comfortable clothing, together with a range of accessories is on display. The second floor is dedicated to 'him'; and all manner of clothing and accessories to compliment the modern man. Founding designer Susana Perini has a range of soft, comfortable clothing for you to choose from at the store displaying unique jewellery creations by French designer Jean Francois Fichot.
Shopping in Seminyak just keeps getting better and at Jemme Jewellery you will be spoilt for choice. The world class items of jewellery created out of gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones will certainly inspire you to enhance your collection. Choose from elegant rings, bracelets, necklaces and also silver jewellery for men. The best part is the Café Jemme where after a very satisfying bout of jewellery shopping you can sip signature cocktails to views of gorgeous paddy fields. Jemme Jewellery is located in Jalan Raya Petitenget not far from the W Retreat & Spa Bali Seminyak.
New York born Balinese designer Sri Luce Rusnas fabulous collection of designer jewellery sold at Tulola Jewellery will definitely inspire you. Modern designs made with traditional artisanship create unique pieces of true beauty that seem to amalgamate East and West with perfect clarity. The small cosy little store is very welcoming and offers fine jewellery that you will be proud to display back home.
Located a short distance from Seminyak Square the Kody and Ko store houses contemporary art pieces and home ware, created in a multitude of colourful designs. All products are sourced locally and exude the essence of Bali. Choose from colourful beanbags, zebra stripped handbags, coloured Zen Buddha statues and paintings of dainty Balinese girls. The store is a virtual gallery displaying a carefully selected range of products, each unique and quirky in design. At the entrance you will come across unusual modern furniture designs as well as animal busts and even vibrantly coloured pop skulls that seem to deter from their usual depiction of death and bleakness.
This is an original wave rider surf shop which sits along Jalan Kayu Aya. The store is dedicated to surf culture and the concept of 'free soul' as is often the symbol of the surfing community. Within the store you will come across various sections dedicated to themes depicting the 'drifter' image. There you can buy all manner of items related to surfing, as well as chill at the coffee shop. The amazingly designed interior is on its own one of the main lures of this fascinating store.
