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Shopping in London
| Name | Category | Location |
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Agent Provocateur
Created by Vivienne Westwood's son, this line of sexy, saucy lingerie... |
Specialty Stores | Knightsbridge |
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Aimé
French-Cambodian sisters Val and Vanda Heng-Vong launched this... |
Clothing | Notting Hill |
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Alfie's Antique Market
This four-story, bohemian-chic labyrinth is London's largest... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Marylebone |
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Anya Hindmarch
Exquisite leather bags and personalized, printed canvas totes... |
Specialty Stores | Knightsbridge |
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Aquascutum
Known for offering quintessentially British style at prices that... |
Clothing | Soho |
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The Armoury of St. James's
The fine toy soldiers and military models in stock here are collectors'... |
Toys | St. James's |
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Asprey
Created by architect Norman Foster and interior designer David... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Mayfair |
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Austique
For fans of such feminine brands as Shoshanna, Alice + Olivia... |
Clothing | Belgravia |
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b Store
Some people regard b Store as the best small clothing boutique... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Beatrix Ong
This young designer trained under Jimmy Choo, and her collection... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Mayfair |
Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop 
This Covent Garden Piazza shop carries on the tradition of its... |
Toys | Covent Garden |
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Bermondsey Antiques Market
The early bird catches the worm here, so come before dawn on... |
Antiques / Collectibles | South Bank |
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Bernstock Speirs
Paul Bernstock and Thelma Speirs turn traditional hats on their... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Spitalfields |
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Berry Bros. & Rudd
Nothing matches Berry Bros. & Rudd for rare offerings and... |
Wines / Spirits | St. James's |
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BM Soho
House, drum 'n' bass, electro, dubstep—this shop (formerly... |
Music Stores | Soho |
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Books for Cooks
It may seem odd to describe a bookshop as delicious-smelling... |
Books / Stationery | Notting Hill |
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Borough Market
There's been a market in Borough since Roman times. This one... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | South Bank |
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Brick Lane
The noisy center of the Bengali community is a hubbub of buying... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | Spitalfields |
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Brora
The knitwear is cozy, but the style is cool in this contemporary... |
Clothing | Belgravia |
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Browns
This shop—actually a collection of small shops—was... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Burberry
Burberry, known for its ubiquitous plaids, has cultivated an... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Butler & Wilson
Long before anybody ever heard the word "bling," this shop was... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Belgravia |
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The Camden Markets
This area is actually composed of several alternative markets... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | Camden |
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Caramel Baby&Child
Here you'll find adorable yet unfussy clothes for children six... |
Clothing | Marylebone |
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Cath Kidston
If you love chintz and colorful patterns, then stop by Cath Kidston... |
Household Items / Furniture | Covent Garden |
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Charbonnel et Walker
Britain's master chocolatier since 1875, this Mayfair shop specializes... |
Food / Candy | Mayfair |
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Just a quick walk from Brick Lane, this 52-stall market is about... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | Shoreditch |
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The Conran Shop
This is the brainchild of Sir Terence Conran, who has been informing... |
Household Items / Furniture | Belgravia |
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Covent Garden
Covent Garden is actually three markets. Forty stalls selling... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | Covent Garden |
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Daunt Books
An independent bookstore chain (there are additional branches... |
Books / Stationery | Marylebone |
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Designers Guild
Tricia Guild's exuberantly colored modern fabrics, wallpapers... |
Household Items / Furniture | Belgravia |
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Dover Street Market
Visiting this six-floor emporium isn't just about buying; with... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Egg
Tucked away in a residential mews a short walk from Harvey Nichols... |
Clothing | Knightsbridge |
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Emma Bridgewater
Here's where you'll find fun and funky casual plates, mugs, jugs... |
Ceramics / Glassware | Marylebone |
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Emma Hope
Emma Hope's signature look is elegant and ladylike, with pointed... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Notting Hill |
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Fenwick
A manageably sized department store, Fenwick is a welcome haven... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Floris
What do Queen Victoria and Marilyn Monroe have in common? They... |
Perfume / Cosmetics | St. James's |
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Fortnum & Mason
Although popularly known as the Queen's grocer, and the impeccably... |
Department Stores | St. James's |
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Foyles
Founded in 1903 by the Foyle brothers after they failed the Civil... |
Books / Stationery | Soho |
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Garrard
Formally known as "Garrard, the Crown Jeweler," this company... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Mayfair |
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Gay's the Word
Open since 1979, this is London's leading gay and lesbian bookshop... |
Books / Stationery | Bloomsbury |
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Gieves and Hawkes
One of the grand mens' tailoring houses of Savile Row, this company... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Grays Antique Market
Open daily except Sunday from 10 to 6 (not all stalls are open... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Mayfair |
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Green & Stone
This fabulous cave of artists' materials, papers, art books... |
Specialty Stores | Belgravia |
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Grosvenor Prints
London's largest collection of 17th- to-early 20th-century prints... |
Art Galleries | Covent Garden |
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Hackett
If J. Crew isn't preppy enough for you, try Hackett. Originally... |
Clothing | Knightsbridge |
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Hamleys
Besieged by pester power? Don't worry, help is at hand—this... |
Toys | Soho |
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Harrods
With an encyclopedic assortment of luxury brands, this Knightsbridge... |
Department Stores | Knightsbridge |
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Harvey Nichols
While visiting tourists flock to Harrods, true London fashionistas... |
Department Stores | Knightsbridge |
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Hatchards
This is London's oldest bookshop, open since 1797 and beloved... |
Books / Stationery | St. James's |
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Irregular Choice
If you want to blend in with the crowd, these shoes are not for... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Marylebone |
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Jack Wills
The British preppie's answer to Abercrombie & Fitch, Jack... |
Clothing | Marylebone |
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James Lock & Co. Ltd.
Need a silk top hat, a flat-weave Panama, or a traditional tweed... |
Specialty Stores | St. James's |
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James Smith & Sons Ltd.
This has to be the world's ultimate umbrella shop, and a must... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Bloomsbury |
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Jigsaw
Jigsaw specializes in clothes that are classic yet trendy, ladylike... |
Clothing | Kensington |
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Jimmy Choo
Even though both designer Choo (who now runs a Connaught Street... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Knightsbridge |
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Junky Styling
This brand was launched by designers Annika Sanders and Kerry... |
Clothing | Spitalfields |
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Kabiri
A dazzling array of exciting contemporary jewelry by emerging... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Marylebone |
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L'Artisan du Chocolat
Praised by top chefs Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, L'Artisan... |
Food / Candy | Belgravia |
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The Laden Showroom
Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham, and Noel Gallagher are among... |
Clothing | Spitalfields |
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Lesley Craze Gallery
This serene gallery displays jewelry by some 100 young designers... |
Jewelry / Accessories | The City |
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Liberty
Liberty's wonderful black-and-white mock-Tudor facade created... |
Department Stores | Mayfair |
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London Silver Vaults
Housed in a basement vault, this extraordinary space holds stalls... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Holborn |
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Lulu Guinness
Famous for her flamboyantly themed bags (think the satin "bucket"... |
Specialty Stores | Belgravia |
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Maggs Brothers Ltd.
How could any book lover resist a shop with such a deliciously... |
Books / Stationery | Mayfair |
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Manolo Blahnik
Blink and you'll miss the discreet sign that marks fashionista... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Belgravia |
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Margaret Howell
These quintessentially English clothes are understated yet manage... |
Clothing | Marylebone |
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Marie-Chantal
If you love beautiful, tasteful clothing for babies and children... |
Clothing | Kensington |
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Marks & Spencer
You'd be hard-pressed to find a Brit who doesn't have something... |
Department Stores | Marylebone |
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Matches
The rising British designers featured in these shops that pop... |
Clothing | Marylebone |
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Melissa McArthur Jewellry
Tucked between Vivienne Westwood's shop and the Bluebird in Chelsea... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Belgravia |
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Mint
Owner Lina Kanafani has scoured the globe to stock an eclectic... |
Household Items / Furniture | Kensington |
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Mulberry
Staying true to its roots in rural Somerset, this luxury goods... |
Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Mayfair |
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Music & Video Exchange
This store—actually a rambling conglomeration of several... |
Music Stores | Notting Hill |
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Nicholas Kirkwood
You won't be able to hike in Kirkwood's imaginative, elegant... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Mayfair |
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Nicole Farhi
Busy working women who value unfussy quality invest in Farhi's... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Orla Kiely
This Irish designer is probably best known for her appealingly... |
Household Items / Furniture, Clothing | Covent Garden |
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Oxo Tower Wharf
The artisans creating fashion, jewelry, home accessories, textiles... |
Crafts | South Bank |
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Ozwald Boateng
Ozwald Boateng's (pronouned Bwa-teng) dapper menswear combines... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Paperchase
The stationery superstore of the United Kingdom sells writing... |
Books / Stationery | Bloomsbury |
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Paul Smith
British classics with an irreverent twist define Paul Smith's... |
Clothing | Covent Garden |
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Paxton & Whitfield
In business for more than 200 years, this venerable and aromatic... |
Specialty Stores | St. James's |
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Peckham Rye
The epicenter of "Swinging London" in the mid-60s has recently... |
Specialty Stores | Marylebone |
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Persephone Books
A must for all lovers of feminist fiction and nonfiction, Persephone... |
Books / Stationery | Bloomsbury |
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Philip Treacy
Treacy's magnificent hats are annual showstoppers on Ladies Day... |
Specialty Stores | Belgravia |
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Portobello Market
London's most famous market still wins the prize (according to... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | Notting Hill |
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Poste Mistress
This boudoir-styled boutique outpost of the Office chain features... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Covent Garden |
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Rachel Riley
Looking for traditional English style for the younger ones? Riley's... |
Clothing | Knightsbridge |
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Reiss
With an in-house design team whose experience includes stints... |
Clothing | Marylebone |
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Rigby & Peller
Lovers of luxury lingerie shop here for brands like Prima Donna... |
Specialty Stores | Belgravia |
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Rough Trade East
While many London record stores are struggling, this veteran... |
Music Stores | Spitalfields |
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Rupert Sanderson
Designed in London and made in Italy, Sanderson's elegant shoes... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Mayfair |
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Selfridges
This giant, bustling store (the second-largest in the U.K. after... |
Department Stores | Marylebone |
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The Shop at Bluebird
The brainchild of the couple behind popular womenswear brand... |
Crafts | Belgravia |
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Smythson of Bond Street
Hands down, this is the most elegant stationer in Britain. No... |
Books / Stationery | Mayfair |
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Space NK
Aficionados of hard-to-find cult beauty products flock to this... |
Perfume / Cosmetics | Marylebone |
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Spitalfields
Stop to smell the roses and enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch on... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | Spitalfields |
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Stanfords
When it comes to encyclopedic coverage, there is simply no better... |
Books / Stationery | Covent Garden |
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Start London
Start London offers an ever-changing roster of cutting-edge designers... |
Clothing | Marylebone |
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Swaine Adeney Brigg
This shop has been selling practical supplies for country pursuits... |
Specialty Stores | St. James's |
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Thomas Goode
This spacious luxury homeware shop has been at the same smart... |
Ceramics / Glassware | Mayfair |
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Thomas Pink
This specialist chain is best known for its colorful and stylish... |
Clothing | St. James's |
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Topshop
Since its transition from cheesy-but-cheap to genuine fashion... |
Clothing | Soho |
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Turnbull & Asser
This is the custom shirtmaker, dripping exclusivity from every... |
Clothing | St. James's |
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TwentyTwentyOne
TwentyTwentyOne showcases the best in modern and vintage furniture... |
Household Items / Furniture | Islington |
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The Village Bicycle
With a style that might best be described as punk luxe, this... |
Household Items / Furniture | Marylebone |
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The Vintage House
If whisky is more to your taste than wine, you may want to visit... |
Wines / Spirits | Soho |
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Vivienne Westwood
From beginnings as the most shocking and outré designer... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
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Waterstone's
At this mega-bookshop (Europe's largest) located in a former... |
Books / Stationery | Mayfair |
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William & Son
William Aprey, scion of the jewelry dynasty, has decided to set... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Marylebone |
