Since its opening a year ago, Lacol·lectiva has showcased a diverse mix of fashion and locally-made art in its exotic shop in Raval. Its collections include both designer and vintage clothing and accessories—work by hip young purveyors of the alternative international fashion scene: Memento, Norima, Malahierba and Gaby Pujol, among many others. The handcrafted designer accesories include jewellery by Sandra Velzi, rings by Manon and bags by Musabamba and D-lirio.

Lacol·lectiva’s interior design is as carefully chosen as the goods for sale. Antique furniture sits next to contemporary art by Vanessa Linares, Gastón Liberto, Juan Diego Tobalina, Katherinne Fiedler, Jean Paul Delaye and Ana de Lima, along with the covers of old French fashion magazines.

In fact, Lacol·lectiva is so fascinating to look at that all its tempting merchandise is simply the icing on the cake.