2 Newburgh Street, West End
020 7437 7338
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Fashionistas in the know are fans of this Newburgh Street Boutique. Originally created as a non-profit space for new designers, the shop, now offers cool garments, accessories, home design and books, as well as in-store art exhibitions. All items are produced in limited quantities and most are exclusive to the store.
8/16 Earlham Street, West End
020 7242 9503
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This tiny bookshop has long been a secret amongst fashion and design students for the inspiring range of hard to find and one-off magazines and books. International titles sit alongside UK publications and bizarre-sounding specialist journals. Stationary, design objects, accessories and games can be found in their product shop just down the road.
41-43 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch
020 7739 9733
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Hostem, in the heart of Shoreditch's Redchurch Street is both quietly assured and unique. The service is attentive and intelligent and the store is focused on catering to a considered fashion literate gentleman who demands a depth and variety in his retail experience. Hostem mixes luxury street brands with conceptual, left field labels in an understated and elegant environment.
London - via your hotel concierge
02073001405
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Discerning travellers come to London in search of art, culture and beautiful things, driven by curiosity and learning and the desire to explore. With Paddy Renouf, the world is at your fingertips. Not only a London expert, he has escorted chauffeur driven trips to Venice, Aix en Provence and the Highlands of Scotland. A personal guide, a celebrated tutor and an entertaining companion.
A service probably unequalled in the world of tourism - let Paddy be your guide.
13 Dover Street, Mayfair
0207 629 9374
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Can Dover Street get any cooler? It just did with the first UK store from the Swedish premium brand Ance. Spanning four floors and housing all of Acne's concepts from furniture, to denim, to men's wear and women's wear, this really is your one stop Acne shop!
70 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge
0845 124 1144
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To coincide with Kate Moss' summer collection, the new Topshop store has opened in Knightsbridge and it looks amazing.
However if its a more personal experience you are looking for, please speak to the Sanderson and St Martins Lane concierge team who have priority access to Topshop's team of fabulous Personal Stylists! There is no need to worry about over-spending either, they will even deliver those excessive purchases to the hotel for you.
15-17 Pont Street
0207 838 9177
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Anya Hindmarch Bespoke is available exclusively at the Anya Hindmarch Bespoke store. It is traditional in style and offers a very personal service that takes you back to how things used to be at the turn of the century.
Rose Cottage, 1 Oak Lane, Wilsmlow
07768864919
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Amazing selection of 1950-s - 1980's Vintage pieces, clothing, bags, belts and jewelry pieces. The best part about this place is you can tell them what you are looking for and they will not only find it for you but also deliver it to you.
46 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill
0207 229 5698
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Wolf & Badger is a unique lifestyle store that provides a platform to showcase the best design talent from the UK and beyond, spanning fashion, accessories, jewellery and homeware.
158 Regent Street, West End
0207 529 9800
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The UK's first outpost of the American store Anthropologie has opened on Regent St, in Central London. A second is due to open in Chelsea in the spring of 2010.
196 Hercules Road
0207 261 1555
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Stunning food, combining the finest ingredients with the latest innovations in food design, Nomad creates a unique experience both visually and in taste. Started in Paris and now in London, this is where to go for all your party/event needs.
117 Mount Street, Mayfair
0207 499 5831
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London's oldest and grandest butcher. They have been in these premises for 120 years, a true landmark of Mayfair. Amazing variety of meat and game, the quality of which has made many of London's top chefs loyal customers.
43 All Saints Road, Notting Hill
0207 792 1888
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London & Ibiza hip chick Jade (daugher of Rolling Stones, Mick, if you didn't know) has opened her first jewellery and fashion boutiqe in Notthing Hill. Expect fine and bold designs and boho dresses.
127-129 Kensington Church Street, Kensington
0207 727 8142
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London's premier wine bar, shop and restaurant. With over fifty wines available by the glass, stored in the wine rooms' five enomatic fridges, The Kensington Wine Rooms offers an unparalleled and exciting selection of wines from all over the world ranging from Cedar Grove Chenin Blanc, 2008, a fresh, clean and crisp white from Stellenbosch to first growth Bordeaux, 1999 Château Margaux.
3 St James Street, St James
0800 280 2440
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One of the finest wine cellars in the land. Founded in 1698 and still family run. They also do dinners and wine tasting. Quintessentially English..
162 Brick Lane
0207 247 4949
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Kids clothing store in East London for the kids of rock and rollers. They sell the coolest outfits for the little monsters in your life.
105 Commercial Street, Spitalfields
0207 247 8556
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London's coolest market in London's coolest area. Selling everything from new fashion, vintage, art, food and lots more. Open Mon-Fri 10-4 & Sun 9-5. Thursday is antique day.
13-25 Church Street, Marylebone
0207 723 6066
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This place is a real treasure trove of all things vintage and antique. Everything from fashion to furniture, art and gorgeous little pieces to pick up. Kate Moss is a regular. Open Tue-Sat 10-6.
8 Shillington Street, Islington
0207 359 2584
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New children's clothes store Jabberwockie is not about cutesy items, but cutting edge designs, 80% of which are sourced from Japan by Naoko Kosuge.
2 Davies Street, Mayfair
0845 458 0779
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Bourdon House is the ultimate in masculine luxury and retail lifestyle. Located in the former London residence of the Duke of Westminster, it reflects Alfred’s own legacy as a curator of the very finest, offering not only superlative product but the ultimate in services and experience too.
Borough
0207 407 1002
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If you like food, you cannot miss Borough Market. This is foodie heaven. A great place to walk around, shop and eat. Open Thu/Fri & Sat
Hammersmith Town Hall, Hammersmith
0208 543 5075
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Described by many as "the Rolls Royce of the Vintage Fashion Fairs", this unique event takes place approximately every five to six weeks. Check www.pa-antiques.co.uk for dates. Now in it's 9th year.
Gucci, Knightsbridge
0207 623 3626
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Gucci re-opens it's flagship store in Knightsbridge with a total new design. Try and grab one of their new exclusive limited 'Sloaney' bags, already a cult item for fashionistas all over the world.
17-18 Dover Street, Mayfair
0207 518 0680
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A concept store by Junya Watanabe & Comme des Garcons. The place to come and shop to get those one off trainers you have been itching to get. Stocks great lines such as: Lanvin, Christopher Kane & Gareth Pugh.
49-51 Old Church Street, Chelsea
020 7352 8622
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Every fashionaista’s favourite haunt. Most buy four pairs at a time.
77 Lonsdale Road
020 7221 9222
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Sophisticated underwear and discreet sex toys.
Westbourne House, 122 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill
020 7727 3553
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Smith’s newest shop is possibly his best. A townhouse selling everything from clothing to toys—all with the Smith signature. Find a smart, well-edited mix of old and new clothing and accessories. The men’s shop is directly across the road.
69 Elizabeth Street, Belgravia
020 7824 8787
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An ode to London’s millinery tradition. Perfect for the annual Ascot hat parade.
8 Goldborne Road, Notting Hill
020 8962 0089
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Seriously groovy vintage store, frequented by every supermodel in town.
29 Saville Row, Mayfair
020 7434 0605
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GQ’s menswear designer of the year. He instigated the return of all the other suits and their tailors to Saville Row—although he’d already been there for ten years.
1-3 Chepstow Road, Bloomsbury
020 7229 9944
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London’s answer to Colette in Paris. Up-and-coming designers display their wares along with Balenciaga, vintage furniture, and limited-edition gadgets.
30 Bruton Street
020 7518 3100
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London’s favorite daughter finally opened a shop in town. Housed in a smart townhouse that used to be an art gallery, the space is both posh and street—kinda like the designer herself.
233-235 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court
020 7373 2798
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Good luck trying to find an aspirin after dinner in this city. But here you can. No matter how late.
20 Jermyn Street, Mayfair
020 7734 1370
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The atmosphere of this men only salon is entirely masculine and distinctly upper class, with dark, polished wood paneling, sporting prints on the walls, and the pin stripes and quiet, well-bred accents of a men's luncheon club.
187 Piccadilly, Notting Hill
020 7439 9921
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Hatchard's hasn't been truly independent for a very long time, yet it retains its 'old money' atmosphere. A grand, lovely old shop with a great selection, friendly staff and - because of it's affiliation with the larger Waterstone's - competetive prices. Have your cake and eat it too!
27 New Bond Street
020 7235 6008
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Shoes! Choosier chicks choose Choos. (Try saying that three times quickly.) Elegance personified. Not for the less-than-graceful or those with a fear of heights.
18 Cheshire Street, Market District
020 7729 6253
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Fancy a fancy broom or a watering can? Upscale cleaning and gardening tools for the grown-up and infantile.
16 Pont Street
020 7235 0229
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Specializing in the ‘undercover,’ this renowned lingerie shop is owned by Vivienne Westwood’s son. Alternate location: 6 Broadwick Street, W1, 020 7439 0229
17-20 New Bond Street, West End
020 3214 9200
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From the space age glass staircase and robotic bag bar to the bookshop of art tomes and the invite-only apartment, the new London home of the famous French brand is redefining the rules of luxury retailing.
38 Elizabeth Street
020 7259 0202
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Amazing costume jewelry. You can design your own, but we like his ready-made collection, especially the jet-black beaded options. Also stocks a smattering of other contemporary talent.
4 Elgin Crescent, Locations in Notting Hill, Wimbledon Village, Primrose Hil, Chiswick, Chelsea and Greenwich
020 7243 8908
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This fantastic source for home accessories is 30 years old and just as trend-savvy as ever. Browse the ’40s-style furniture or take home a boho-floral tea set.
Knightsbridge
020 7235 5000
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Edgy department store with high-class labels and Beyond Beauty—an in-house apothecary with its own juice bar.
14 Hinde Street
0207 9355550
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Credit Crunch? What credit crunch? Damiel Hirst opens his second boutique selling items to the masses. Can't afford £150,000.00 for The Love Of God, then splash out £3.50 on a key ring. Other artists posters/prints/t-shirts also on sale.
23-27 South Molton Street
020 7514 0000
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The Barneys of London. Fashion’s bestsellers and biggest hitters are found here: Marc Jacobs, Dries van Noten, Hussein Chalayan. More adventurous dressers should head next door to Browns Focus (38-39 South Molton Street, 020 7514 0063) for a trendier selection; the budget-minded can score a deal at Labels for Less (50 South Molton Street, 020 7514 0052).