Stockholm's best shops for women's clothes

Ewa i Walla was founded in 2002 by the designer Ewa Iwalla, and since then, this Swedish design brand has grown rapidly. With a creative and unique design, carefully picked details, and durable natural quality materials like linen, silk, wool, and cotton, they have taken the world by storm. Today, the store’s clothes are sold in 18 countries, and their store and showroom in Stockholm is located on the popular Västerlånggatan in Old Town (Gamla stan). In a lovely atmosphere with worn wooden floors, charming furniture, and raw stone walls, you’re enchanted by wonderful clothes, shoes, and accessories. And if you can’t get to the shop, all products are available online in their webshop.

The brand’s style can be described as bohemian romantic, where the inspiration is drawn from Swedish romantic peasant, the 19th century, and haute couture. Layer-on-layer and unexpected combinations are an essential part of the expression, and the garments have a timeless design that highlights the personality of the wearer, regardless of the latest trends. Ewa i Walla releases two main collections per year, one for spring/summer and one for autumn/winter. These are complemented by several special collections with limited edition garments. The range includes dresses, blouses, tunic dresses, trousers, skirts, jackets, coats, vests, and everything else you might need (and want). In addition, you can buy interior decor items such as bedding, pillowcases, and curtains.

Ströms is one of the city’s true institutions for classic style clothing and one of the absolute best stores for women’s clothing in Stockholm. You’ll find them in a prime location at the famous intersection of Kungsgatan/Sveavägen, and since 1906 they have been dressing women and men in carefully selected top-quality fashion clothing from the best brands. Both the women’s department and their menswear offer well-tailored garments with a high degree of fashion and excellent fit.

At Ströms, you will find jumpers, shirts, blouses, outerwear, trousers, jeans, t-shirts, skirts, dresses, and anything else you might want to upgrade your wardrobe. In addition, the extensive range includes stylish shoes and accessories. Among the exclusive brands are Max Mara, Rodebjer, Busnel, By Malene Birger, Stenströms, Ida Sjöstedt, Polo Ralph Lauren, Acne Studios, Barbour, Emporio Armani, and Diane von Furstenberg. The store also offers personal shopping, made-to-measure and is happy to provide advice and tips regarding style and clothing. Today, Ströms is one of Europe’s leading premium clothing stores, and for those who prefer to buy women’s fashion online, there’s also an excellent webshop.

In Sweden’s largest and most luxurious department store Nordiska Kompaniet, you can find Stockholm’s – and certainly the country’s – largest cluster of quality fashion shops for women’s clothing. In other words, NK is a complete shopping mecca for those who want to buy luxurious and elegant designer garments from Swedish and international fashion-leading brands. Here’s a varied and exclusive assortment of trendy, quality clothes for all styles, from blazers and shirts to underwear and socks. And everything else in between. Plus, designer bags, accessories, shoes, and jewelry. Relaxed, oversize, and rock style – or classic, tailored, and dressed. NK has it all.

Get inspired and find your new fashion favorites in brand stores and concept stores such as ba&sh, Balenciaga, Boss Womenswear, Burberry, By Malene Birger, Claudie Pierlot, Gant, Hermès, J.Lindeberg Sport, Levi’s, lululemon, Max Mara, Odd Molly, Saint Laurent, and Valentine. And don’t forget NK’s own stores with everything from clothes to accessories such as hats, sunglasses, and watches. In short, you’ll find must-haves for all occasions – from everyday life and work to parties and events. Or why not comfortable sportswear for the yoga session? NK is simply a natural shopping destination for those who want to shop for women’s clothing in Stockholm city.

Filippa K is a well-known Swedish fashion brand for women (and men) that offers stylish garments with a clean and simple design for a modern lifestyle. This is where you should go when you’re looking for timeless, high-quality basics that work for all occasions. The brand was founded in 1993 and has since expanded at a rapid speed internationally. Today, the simple but confident style that distinguishes Filippa K appeals to consumers worldwide who want to build a stylish and reliable foundation wardrobe with everything from shirts and blouses to trousers and jeans. Today there are around 50 brand stores, and the clothes are sold in 20 countries.

In Stockholm, you’ll find Filippa K in four top locations – on the famous shopping streets Biblioteksgatan and Grev Turegatan, as well as in the department stores NK and Åhléns City. Here you can browse among ready-to-wear fashion and accessories that give you endless opportunities to mix and match. Filippa K’s products are easy to combine with other garments you have at home – whether your wardrobe is full of Scandinavian minimalism or happy colors and patterns. Sustainability is high on the brand’s agenda, so it’s important that the clothes you buy have a timeless design and last for a long time – both physically and style-wise. Among other things, they strive to use materials from responsible producers and recycled materials in their manufacturing as much as possible.

In the middle of Stockholm city, on Kungsgatan close to both the Central Station and the square Hötorget, you’ll find Jacobssons Damkonfektion, one of the city’s classic women’s clothing stores. At its current address, this long-standing family business has been housed since 1945, and the company has existed for more than 160 years. An impressive fashion journey, to say the least, so this store really knows fashion and womenswear inside and out. In the personal and welcoming store (plus online), you’ll find everything you need for everyday life and parties. Some examples are a large selection of trousers and jeans from Gerry Weber, Gardeur and Brax, knitwear from Sibin/Linnebjerg, Ivko, and Mansted, as well as lovely dresses from Camilla Thulin and Stockholms klänningsfabrik.

When it comes to service, Jacobssons is among the top of the class, and the experienced and friendly staff offer knowledge, advice, and involvement beyond the ordinary. They know how clothes should fit and are always happy to help you find the right garment for the right occasion. In other words, it’s a safe bet for those eager to buy some nice clothes. Jacobssons’ ambition is to be one of Stockholm’s best women’s clothing stores, and with a complete range and top-class personal service, they’re doing a fantastic job. It’s no surprise that the dressing rooms are constantly packed with both loyal regulars and new customers. The store also offers extra services such as personal shopping and tailoring. In addition, the fashion store is a good choice for those looking for women’s clothing in larger sizes as there are garments up to size 48.

Känsla och smak is run by mother and daughter and has two stores for women’s clothing in Stockholm – in Vasastan and Södermalm. Their concept is fashion for women in the middle of life – for everyday life and party. And that describes well what you’ll find here. In the large selection of women’s fashion, there are clothes for all occasions – work, leisure, and celebrations – but above all for your daily life, things you usually need the most. The products are selected with great care and focus on quality and sustainability. Simply clothes that you should be able to wear for a long time.

Känsla och smak is a retailer for around 50 brands in women’s fashion, including LauRie, Brax, Camilla Thulin, Masai, Ralston, Gerry Weber, and SibinLinnebjerg. Here you can find everything for your wardrobe, but the store specializes in trousers and offers, for example, miracle trousers from LauRie, jeans from Mac and Brax, and stylish trousers from Joseph Ribkoff. Personal service and treatment are important, and the friendly and experienced staff are happy to help you with tips and advice for the perfect outfit. And if you can’t get to one of the stores, there’s also an online store.

The multiple award-winning designer Gudrun Sjödén is one of Sweden’s true fashion icons. She opened her first store back in 1976, and since then, the clothing brand that bears her name has grown into an empire. The brand’s concept – comfortable and colorful garments in natural materials with a Scandinavian design expression – has been a recipe for success and has a huge number of fans worldwide. Today, Gudrun Sjödén is Sweden’s largest fashion exporter after H&M. The clothes are currently sold in more than 70 countries, and the brand has 22 concept stores in seven different countries, including the USA, Great Britain, and Germany.

In Stockholm, you’ll find the stores in three locations – city, Old Town, and Södermalm. In lovely surroundings, you can shop among the unique and creative clothing collections where color, shape, gorgeous prints, and a personal feeling are at the center. In short, it’s clothes that stand out and make you happy. Tops, blouses, trousers, skirts, dresses, cardigans, and jumpers are just some of the products in the range. Gudrun Sjödén’s garments are also great for layering, made of organic cotton, and suit women of all ages. If you want to find older collections at good prices, there’s also an outlet, Gudrun’s Lagerbutik, in Årsta. In addition to clothes, the brand offers homeware.

Have a great time in Stockholm’s women’s clothing stores

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There you have our guide to fashion and women’s clothing stores in Stockholm. We hope you find stores that suit you and clothing that feels like your style – whether it’s a comfortable t-shirt for everyday life or the perfect black dress for the New Year’s party. To quote Rachel Zoe: “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” So get out on the town and find your style. Stockholm will deliver, guaranteed!