I Spent 3 Hours in the World's Largest Zara—14 Items I Brought Home With Me

If you know me at all, then you're probably well aware that I have a soft spot for Zara. I've been shopping there ever since the Spanish fashion brand opened its doors at my local mall, expanding my fashion horizons. Though I admittedly don't go wild on the site like I once did when I'm in the United States, my restraint goes out the window when I'm in Madrid, where the world's biggest Zara is located. Twice a year, I stock up on all of the best pieces when I'm visiting my parents abroad. Mostly, I focus on heavy discounts and first-to-arrive pieces that aren't available in the United States for another month or so.
After touching down in Madrid earlier this summer, naturally, my first stop was the brand's four-floor, 7700-square-meter flagship on Madrid's buzziest commercial street. Three hours and countless dressing room pictures later, I walked away with 14 items that were deliciously irresistible, including one I wore that same night. Usually, I might find one or two pieces that I want to try on, but this time around, that number was in the double digits.
Although I whittled down my items to sub-20, there are so many new Zara arrivals I can't stop thinking about. Scroll down to meet every one of them. Trust me—it'll be a delight.
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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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