2x1 at Custo Barcelona until may 9th

Custo Barcelona announces a promotion 2x1 until May 9th. Until then, if you buy two items, you will pay for the most expensive one only. Promotion available in two shops: Pça del Pi, 2, near the Ramblas, and the outlet situated at La Roca Village (where you will find other outlets of well known brands, Spanish and international) situated half an hour away from Barcelona.

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The best cruet in the world: a good souvenir from Barcelona

Spain is one of the largest producers of olive oil in the world, and it could be considered the backbone of our healthy Mediterranean diet.  Hence it is not surprising that the best ever cruet design is by Rafael Marquina, a catalan architect and sculptor, and it is been in the market since the early 60s.

It combines two characteristics of good lasting designs: beauty and function. In this case no dripping and no mess guaranteed. Your hands, table and table clothes will stay clean, as well as the cruet. It is probably one of the most famous Spanish industrial designs and there are many imitations around.  

The original model is the most beautiful, as it has the best proportions, is made of blown glass and comes in different sizes, smaller ones for the table and larger ones to be used in the kitchen. Expect to pay over 20 € for the smaller sizes.

The cloudy oil in my cruets comes straight from a cooperative from a village in Tarragona, south of Barcelona, and it is pure extra virgin olive oil. A toast of good bread with some extra virgin olive oil is the most delicious snack anytime.  

Cruets are on sale in houseware shops and department stores.

Custo Barcelona

Two brothers from Barcelona, David and Custodio Dalmau, started their business in the 1980s selling t-shirts inspired in the California lifestyle. In the 1990s, they introduced a new line of unique designs in bright colors. The Custo style was born. In 1997, they presented very successfully their first collection in New York. Their fame grew when some celebrities started to wear their t-shirts in the USA. Nowadays, Custo has developed a line of complements, such as watches and even a fragrance, and the brand is sold in many countries. Their last addition, launched this year, is a line for kids: Custo Growing.

You may not like a full Custo look, but you can always hand-pick a t-shirt or a skirt to give a twist to your wardrobe. I sometimes prefer designs from the line for men.

Custo has several brand shops in Barcelona:
Shopping center L'Illa Diagonal (Metro Maria Cristina, Green Line)

Calle Ferran, 36 (Metro Liceu, Green Line)

La Rambla, 109 (Metro Liceu, Green Line)

Placa del Pi, 2 (Metro Liceu, Green Line)
Pla de de Olles, 7, El Born. (Metro Jaume I, Yellow Line)
Centro Comercial Gran Via 2 (public transport from Plaça Espanya)www.custo-barcelona.com/en