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Agent Provocateur
Created by Vivienne Westwood's son, these shops purvey sexy, naughty-but-nice...
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Aimé
French-Cambodian sisters Val and Vanda Heng-Vong launched this...
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Alfie's Antique Market
A large and exciting labyrinth on four floors, it has dealers...
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Antiquarius
Just a short walk from Sloane Square on the King's Road is an...
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Anya Hindmarch
Exquisite leather bags and personalized, printed canvas totes...
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Aquascutum
Known for its trench coats (worn by Churchill, no less), Aquascutum...
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Armoury of St. James's
The fine toy soldiers and military models in stock here are collectors'...
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Asprey
Exquisite jewelry and gifts are displayed in a discreet and very...
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b Store
Some people regard b Store as the best little clothing boutique...
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Bamford & Sons
The men's and boys' wear at Bamford & Sons combines the British...
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Beatrix Ong
This young designer trained under Jimmy Choo, and her collection...
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Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop
This independently owned Covent Garden shop carries on in the...
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Bermondsey
Come before dawn and bring a flashlight to bag a bargain antique...
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Bernstock Speirs
Paul Bernstock and Thelma Speirs turn tradition on its head—their...
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Berry Bros. & Rudd
Although wine is sold in British supermarkets and there are decent...
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BM Soho
House, drum 'n' bass, electro, dubstep—this shop (formerly...
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Books for Cooks
It may seem odd to describe a bookshop as delicious-smelling...
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Borough Market
There's been a market in Borough since Roman times. This one...
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Brick Lane
The noisy center of the Bengali community is a hubbub of buying...
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Brora
The knitwear is cozy, but the taste temperature is cool in this...
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Browns
Launched in the '70s, mini-department store Browns caters to...
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Browns
This shop—actually a series of small shops on South Molton...
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Burberry
A few years ago, Burberry was the victim of its own success...
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A Butcher of Distinction
This laid-back store is ideal for men who care about fashion...
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Butler & Wilson
Long before anybody ever heard the word bling, this shop was...
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The Camden Markets
This area is actually several markets gathered around a pair...
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Cath Kidston
If you love chintz and bright patterns, then stop by Cath Kidston...
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Charbonnel et Walker
Britain's master chocolatier since 1875, this Mayfair shop specializes...
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Coco Ribbon
It's the chic boutique that caters to very girly girls. This...
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Columbia Road Flower Market
A stone's throw from Brick Lane, this 52-stall market is about...
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Connolly
Connolly used to produce the leather for Rolls-Royces and Aston...
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Conran Shop
This is the domain of Sir Terence Conran, who has been informing...
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Content
Fans of organic beauty products should pop into Content. The...
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Daunt Books
The most beautiful Daunt branch is the Edwardian store in Marylebone...
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Designers Guild
Tricia Guild's exuberantly colored modern fabrics, wallpapers...
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Dover Street Market
Visiting this six-floor emporium isn't just about buying; with...
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Egg
Tucked away in a residential mews a short walk from Harvey Nichols...
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Emma Bridgewater
Look here for fun and funky casual plates, mugs, jugs, and breakfast...
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Emma Hope
The signature look at Emma Hope is vintage inspired. Mules and...
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Floris
One of the most beautiful shops in London, Floris boasts gleaming...
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Fortnum & Mason
Although it's the Queen's grocer, this store is, paradoxically...
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Foyles
A quirky, labyrinthine, family-run business, this store was founded...
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Garrard
Formally known as "Garrard, the Crown Jeweler," this is the company...
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Gay's the Word
Open since 1979, this is London's leading gay and lesbian bookshop...
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George Inn
If you're perusing the Borough Market, stop for a pint at this...
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Georgina Goodman
Former fashion stylist Georgina Goodman's original, colorful...
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Gieves and Hawkes
One of the grandest of grand old names for London bespoke tailoring...
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Grays Antique Market
More than 100 dealers under one roof specialize in everything...
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Green & Stone
This fabulous cave of artists' materials, papers, art books...
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Greenwich Market
On weekends, the focus is on crafts, while on Thursdays and Fridays...
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Grosvenor Prints
London's largest collection of 17th- to early-20th-century prints...
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Hackett
If J. Crew isn't preppy enough for you, try Hackett. Started...
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Hamleys
Every London child puts a trip to Hamleys at the top of his or...
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Harrods
This Knightsbridge institution is an encyclopedia of luxury brands...
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Harvey Nichols
Whereas tourists flock to Harrods, true London fashionistas shop...
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Hatchards
This is London's oldest bookshop, open since 1797 and beloved...
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Hope and Glory
This is one of the many specialty stores in Kensington with commemorative...
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Jigsaw
Popular with women in their 20s through 40s, Jigsaw toes the...
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Jimmy Choo
It's the name on every supermodel's and fashion editor's feet...
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Jo Malone
London's own passionate perfumer and cosmetician began blending...
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John Sandoe Books, Ltd.
More than 25,000 books fill the three dollhouse-size floors (and...
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Junky Styling
This brand was launched by designers Annika Sanders and Kerry...
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Kabiri
A dazzling array of exciting contemporary jewelry by emerging...
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L'Artisan du Chocolat
Praised by top chefs Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, L'Artisan...
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The Laden Showroom
Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham, and Noel Gallagher are among...
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Lesley Craze Gallery
This serene gallery displays jewelry by some 100 young designers...
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Liberty
With a wonderful black-and-white mock-Tudor facade, Liberty is...
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Liz Earle Naturally Active Cosmetics
Former writer and broadcaster Liz Earle is one of the biggest...
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London Silver Vaults
Housed in a basement vault, this extraordinary space holds stalls...
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Maggs Brothers Ltd.
How could any book lover resist a shop with such a deliciously...
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Manolo Blahnik
Blink and you'll miss the discreet sign of this little shoe shop...
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Margaret Howell
These quintessentially English clothes are low-key and understated...
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Marie Chantal
If you love beautiful, tasteful clothes for babies and children...
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Marks & Spencer
You'd be hard-pressed to find a Brit who doesn't have something...
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MDC Music & Movies
Perfectly placed for music lovers attending concerts at the Royal...
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Miller Harris
This luxury perfume brand is the brainchild of Lyn Harris, who...
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Mint
Owner Lina Kanafani has scoured the globe to stock an eclectic...
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Music & Video Exchange
This store—actually a conglomeration of several shops on...
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Office
Inexpensive but imaginative takes on catwalk looks are the stock...
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Oxo Tower
Many varied artisans have to pass rigorous selection procedures...
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Ozwald Boateng
Ozwald Boateng's (pronouned Bwa-teng) is one of the funkiest...
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Paperchase
The stationery superstore of London, it sells writing paper in...
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Paul Smith
British classics with colorful and irreverent twists define Paul...
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Paxton & Whitfield
This is the most venerable of London's cheese shops, in business...
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Penhaligon's
William Penhaligon, court barber at the end of Queen Victoria's...
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Portobello Market
London's most famous market still wins the prize for the all-round...
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Rachel Riley
Looking for traditional English style on a small scale? Riley's...
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Rough Trade East
Whereas some London record stores are struggling, this veteran...
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Rupert Sanderson
Designed in London and made in Italy, Sanderson's elegant shoes...
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Selfridges
This giant, bustling store is giving Harvey Nicks a run for its...
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The Shop at Bluebird
The "concept store" has come to London. The brainchild of the...
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Simon Finch Rare Books Ltd.
This unsnobbish dealer spans all periods, from Babylonian tablets...
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Smythson of Bond Street
Hands down, this is the most elegant stationer in Britain. No...
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Spitalfields
Stop to smell the roses and have Sunday brunch on Columbia Road...
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Stanfords
When it comes to encyclopedic coverage, there simply cannot be...
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Thomas Goode
This spacious luxury homeware shop has been at the same smart...
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Thomas Pink
The chain still makes some of the best dress shirts around for...
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Travel Bookshop
Across the street from Books for Cooks, this store covers the...
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Turnbull & Asser
This is the custom shirtmaker, dripping exclusivity from every...
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TwentyTwentyOne
Open since 1996, TwentyTwentyOne showcases the best in both modern...
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The Vintage House
If whisky is more to your taste than wine, you may want to visit...
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Waterstone's
For book buying as a hedonistic leisure activity, the monster-size...
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