Richards

Gate-side clothing at T1: Richards sits in the main departures area

Richards sits airside in Terminal T1’s main departures hall, a few minutes’ walk from most domestic gates. It’s a Brazilian fashion brand, so think casual city clothes rather than beachwear stands or pure souvenir shops. You’ll see it alongside the usual duty-free and snack options, but this one is all about clothes and accessories.

The store opens roughly with T1’s first bank of flights in the early morning and usually keeps going into the late evening wave, covering most departures after 06:00. Expect prices in line with mid-range Brazilian mall stores: T‑shirts and polos often in the R$150–R$300 range, shirts a bit higher, with accessories under that. You can pay by card in reais, and most staff handle basic English on sizing and payment.

Stock leans to men’s casual and smart‑casual: cotton shirts, polos, lightweight trousers, and some leather belts or small items that actually fit in a carry‑on. Sizes follow Brazilian cuts, so if you normally wear a US L, you might need to try G or GG here. There’s no tax‑free gimmick like the big duty‑free next door; think of it as a regular city store that happens to be at REC.

Quick tip: if you’re tight on time at Recife, walk past food and duty‑free first, check Richards around your gate in T1, then loop back for snacks so you’re not speed‑buying clothes with boarding already started.