Best Shopping Secrets in Lisbon

Galeria Reverso

Galeria Reverso is where fashion meets art.

The gallery was founded by the talented jewelry artist Paula Crespo and is located in Lisbon’s charming Santos neighborhood, just a fifteen-minute walk from the famous Time Out Market.

Art to Wear

Reverso’s jewelry is wearable art, not the mass-produced pieces you find everywhere. Each item is an original artwork guaranteed to stand out and make a statement.

Wearing one of these artful creations is a fabulous way to express individuality and style. It’s more than just jewelry—an expression of who you are. 

The art of jewelry

The gallery hosts several exhibits each year, showcasing the work of both Portuguese and international contemporary jewelry artists.

When you purchase a piece of jewelry at Galeria Reverso, you’re not just buying an accessory; you’re acquiring a unique work of art from an artist that exhibits their work in galleries and has an interesting portfolio and career. Think of it as a wearable canvas- no don’t. It’s a contemporary piece of jewellry made by an artist.

Each artist crafts their pieces with a distinct touch, and no two items are identical. This exclusivity is what makes by wearable art so unique. 

The jewelry artists at Galeria Reverso work with a wide range of materials, including acrylic, plastic, silver, gold, precious stones, iron, feathers, and other creative elements.

I’m always amazed by the creative ways artists use different materials.

Today, I was blown away by Veronika Fabian’s work—she reimagines and redesigns the hooks and clasps on jewelry in the most innovative ways. Her pieces look heavy and most of them are very light.

The gallery owner, Paula Crespo, got me hooked! I tried on a lovely necklace with a large hook, and it looked stunning- the large hook layed to one side while a few dark chains held it all together. It made my black t-shirt look like the most elegant thing on earth!

Shopping secrets

You’ll find everything at Reverso, from bold, statement pieces to subtle, minimalist designs. It’s an adventure in style!

Soul Mood, one of Lisbon’s best shopping secrets!

Soul Mood is an extraordinarily curated boutique near the Convento do Carmo in Lisbon in Chiado.

Soul Mood offers a wide range of styles and caters to all ages—from 30 to over 50. From cutting-edge European designs to minimalist chic, this boutique has it all.

And the best part?

It’s all about ethical slow fashion, so you can look good and feel good about your choices- best shopping secret of all!

You can find beautiful  flowy dresses, tops, bottoms, stunning fitted dresses, and other clothes. I love to pair wide trousers with a tailored blazer or a flowy dress with their fun necklaces!

The clothes in this boutique have lovely simple lines and are so chic. You will also love some of their unique designs from Berlin.

Soul Mood’s clothes are easy to mix and match and will compliment what you have in your closet.

Their tops will make your own classical skirts or trousers look contemporary and fabulous. To top things off, accessorize with their fantastic necklaces, brooches, or earrings! With these versatile pieces, you can create your own unique and creative looks.

Jewelry at Soul Mood