18 Best Shopping in District 5/Margareten, Vienna

Old skis become coat stands, bowling pins turn into vases, traffic signs are transformed into lamps, and garbage bins find new lives as chairs here at the fabulously offbeat Gabarage.

Russian designer Lena Kvadrat treats Viennese hipsters to cutting-edge fashion, unveiling two collections each year.

Located in the Westbahnhof train station at one end of the busy Mariahilferstrasse shopping zone, BahnhofCity has about 80 shops selling clothing, electronics, shoes, sporting goods, and more. There's also a food court, plus a small grocery store that's open Sunday.

Haute couture and prêt-à-porter are by appointment only in Susanne Bisovsky's Neubau district studio. Email or phone ahead for an appointment.

This small shop has a bold concept: absolutely everything at Die Werkbank is completely handcrafted. From contemporary furniture to jewelry and ceramics, something truly memorable will be discovered by any shopper who stops by to browse.

Billing itself as an ethical concept store, EbenBERG combines the designs of Laura Ebenberg with a carefully crafted lineup of other sleek designers who share her vision of using organic and fair-trade materials.

For preworn fashions, enter this vintage world extraordinaire. Here you'll find pieces from 1880 through 1980, which might include that pearl-embroidered Charleston dress you always wanted, or a fabulous antique kimono. Besides bags, shoes, and jewelry, there are also hats and even sheer silk stockings.

In back of the Naschmarkt, stretching along the Linke Wienzeile from the Kettenbrückengasse U4 subway station, you'll find the city's most celebrated flea market. It offers a staggering collection of items, ranging from serious antiques to plain junk. It's held every Saturday, rain or shine, from 6:30 am to around 2 pm.

One of the shooting stars of Austria's fashion industry, Lena Hoschek finds inspiration in traditional styles. She uses floral fabrics and traditional Austrian costume dresses (dirndls) to create petticoat dresses, blouses, and outfits worn by pop stars and celebrities. Singer Katy Perry is just one of many who love her figure-hugging fashions.

Neutral, unadorned walls are as minimalistic as the fashion on sale here at Nfive. Helmut Lang, Isabel Marant, Tiger of Sweden, Filippa K, Vanessa Bruno, and many more labels (both men and women's) are on offer.

The timeless fashions, shoes, and accessories here are either created by or selected by Jutta Pregenzer. Brands include those from Austrian, German, and Italian designers.

Trendy women's clothing, handbags, accessories and home decorations are sold here, along with posters and prints.

If you have a shoe fetish, this is your store. You'll find just the right footwear—be it extravagant, chic, practical, or just plain comfortable—in all shapes and sizes. Alberto Fermani, Blundstones, Doucal's, and Vic Matié are among the international designers represented. Contemporary art exhibitions are held here regularly.

The city's most fashionable love this artsy market, held in Spittelberg's enchanting Biedermeier quarter.

Ullrike Kogelmüller, known as Ulliko, creates two lines every year of pure yet modern designs and has them manufactured locally. Her aesthetic is geometrical shapes of red, black, and white with an occasional appearance of grey.

Local designer Stefanie Wippel creates breezy, easy-to-wear pieces that flatter any figure.