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Mar d’Estórias: Portugal Under One Roof, in Lagos

Greg Boegner — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:28:22 +0000

Among the bustling streets of Lagos’ historic centre, where souvenir shops overflow with refrigerator magnets, beach towels and mass-produced trinkets, Mar d’Estórias offers something refreshingly different. More than a lifestyle shop, it is an experience—a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Portugal’s culture, craftsmanship and gastronomy beneath one remarkable roof. Whether searching for an elegant gift, a meaningful souvenir or authentic pieces to bring Portuguese character into a home abroad, Mar d’Estórias has become an essential stop while exploring […]

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Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Introduces Cedar & Vetiver

Greg Boegner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:19:11 +0000

Portuguese grooming brand Antiga Barbearia de Bairro continues its celebration of classic masculine style with Cedar & Vetiver, a new fragrance inspired by the atmosphere of Portugal’s traditional neighborhood barbershops. Founded in 2010, the brand has built a loyal following by channeling the charm of old Lisbon and Porto neighborhoods—places where gentlemen gathered for a shave, conversation flowed without hurry, and daily rituals carried a sense of occasion. Cedar & Vetiver captures that spirit in a contemporary fragrance designed for […]

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Porto 1394: A Fragrance Inspired by the Spirit of Discovery

Greg Boegner — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:59:55 +0000

History and scent entwine in Porto 1394, the latest creation from Portuguese fragrance house Leme – Perfumes com Estória. Paying homage to the birthplace of Infante D. Henrique—the visionary prince who launched the Age of Discovery—this evocative new perfume captures the essence of Porto in a single spritz. Crafted by perfumer Paula Baldaia Gomes, Porto 1394 opens with bright notes of lemon and grape, mingled with delicate camellia—the symbolic flower of Porto’s gardens. A romantic heart reveals rose, lily of […]

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Discovering Authentic Treasures at Vida Dura Melides

PC Staff — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:22:34 +0000

Vida Dura is nestled in the small, not-too-far-from-the-beach village of Melides in the western Alentejo. It is a hidden gem offering an array of handcrafted traditional treasures reflecting the heart and soul of this beautiful region as well as interesting pieces from lands far away that have their own special allure. Inside, there’s a captivating array of artisanal products, each with a story to tell. From intricate ceramics adorned with traditional Portuguese patterns to handmade textiles. Many of the products […]

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Algarve, the Fragrance, by Leme – Perfumes com Estória

Greg Boegner — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:03:17 +0000

Carry the Algarve with you wherever you go. Algarve 14 34 perfume and soaps are here. Mixing orange blossom, orange and rockrose, the fragrance evokes “scent-sational” memories of wildflower fields, orange groves and sea winds. Algarve 1434 fragrance products are ideal for personal use or to give as gifts for friends and family back home. Algarve is the newest release from Portugal-based Leme – Perfumes com Estória. “Algarve is a dream come true,” says Leme and parent company 100ml Founder […]

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Burel Factory Debuts Woolclopedia Fashion Line

Greg Boegner — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:46:12 +0000

Burel Factory, the reimagined wool weaving company utilizing traditional production methods to create contemporary products, introduces a new fashion line: Woolclopedia. It is a bold unisex collection 100% sustainable and 100% made in Portugal. In centuries past, the thick woolen material known as burel was woven by shepherds in the Serra da Estrela mountains in central Portugal for use as capes and coats. It is a heavy, durable, weather resistant fabric ideal for outdoor environments. However, as fashion progressed […]

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8950 Organic Hair & Skin Products

Ann Abel — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The name 8950 comes from the postal code for Castro Marim, the Algarve town where these gorgeous organic hair and skin products are produced. Castro Marim is also the longtime home of Eglantina Monteiro, an anthropologist, university professor, art curator, and hotelier (the sublime Companhia das Culturas), who has a passion for the intersection of science, ecology, and aesthetics. Here, she tapped into the tradition of the nearby Serra do Caldeirão, which have been closely linked with the production of […]

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ISTO – Timeless Style, Transparent Cost

Ann Abel — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:35:18 +0000

Along with high-quality craftsmanship and timeless style, what sets the Portuguese clothing brand ISTO apart is its commitment to transparency. Not transparency as in see-through fabrics, but transparency in understanding exactly where your money goes. “Isto” means “this” in Portuguese, and here it’s a statement that what you see is what you get. It’s also, according to the company, shorthand for “independent, superb, transparent, organic.” The clothing line, which began with a simple linen Oxford shirt and a classic white […]

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