London Shopping
Londoners love to shop. It's a city that was made for retail therapy on a grand scale. When Napoleon called the British 'A Nation of Shopkeepers' he was right. London's shops have the sort of style, character, and cachet that is missing in this age of soulless shopping malls. London's love of eccentric, original, handcrafted and luxurious items makes shopping a delight. From the glittering halls of Harrods to the tiniest Chelsea boutique you're sure to find something special to take home.
Specialist Shopping
One of London's great strengths as a shopping destination is its bespoke services. Many of these specialist shops have been in business for generations. There is simply nothing else quite like being fitted for your own Savile Row suit, ordering handcrafted shoes from Lobb, or having a piece of jewelry commissioned from Asprey. There's something irresistible about having shirts made to measure at Turnbull & Asser, or choosing the perfect tweed jacket at Hackett. Pop into Fortnum & Mason for a picnic hamper made up with all your favourite goodies, from smoked salmon to pink champagne. If you're looking for the best of British traditional style wander through Jermyn Street, the Burlington Arcade, St. James's and Savile Row.
London on Display
Luxury and London go together like tea and crumpets. Stroll along Bond Street, Sloane Street, and Knightsbridge for a dazzling display of finery. The biggest diamonds, the softest cashmere, the most delectable leather goods, and of course, the clothes - are all waiting for you. The shop windows are artworks in themselves. London's three top department stores, Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, are in constant competition to see who has the most creative, eye-catching displays.
Designer Boutiques
Fashionistas on a mission can set their sights on the boutiques of Notting Hill, Brompton Cross and the King's Road in Chelsea. Legendary Liberty, Fenwick's and Browns showcase the latest UK designers so it's always worth stopping in to see what's new. London's hot designers, like Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Matthew Williamson, Paul Smith and Patrick Cox all have their boutiques here in town.
Tempting Treasures
But shopping in London goes way beyond clothes. As the antiques center of Europe, with auction houses like Christie's, Sotheby's and Bonhams having sales every week, thriving antiques markets like Portobello Road, and the rows of antique dealers lining Kensington Church Street, the New King's Road and Bond Street, London is a treasure trove for those looking for anything from an Old Master drawing to a set of Georgian silver. Art galleries are everywhere and the arts scene is buzzing, whether it's the latest Saatchi acquisition or a scandal about the Turner Prize, if you love art, you'll love what London has to offer.
London is a unique shopping experience. It's seductive, sensational and utterly irresistible. Join the locals in their ongoing quest for that elusive 'must have'. Sooner or later you are bound to find just what you are looking for. Let Luxury Travel point you in the right direction.
London Shopping
Department Stores
Men's Shoes
Shirts & Ties
Classics for All
Jewellery
Fashion
Designer Fashion
Aucion Houses
Antiques Markets
Department Stores
Harrods
87-135 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 7XL
Tel: +44 20 7730 1234
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Men's Shoes
Lobb
88 Jermyn Street
London SW1Y 1ER
Tel: +44 20 7730 1234
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Shirts & Ties
Turnbull & Asser
71 & 72 Jermyn Street
London SW1Y 6PF
Tel: +44 20 7808 3000
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Classics for All
Hackett
87 Jermyn Street
London
SW1Y 6JD
Tel: +44 20 7930 1300
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Jewellery
Asprey
167 New Bond Street
London W1S 4AR
Tel: +44 20 7493 6767
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Fashion
Harvey Nichols
109 - 125 Knightsbridge
London SW1X 7RJ
Tel: +44 20 7235 5000
Selfridges
400 Oxford Street
London W1A 1AB
Tel: +44 08708 377 377
Liberty
Regent Street
London W1B 5AH
Telephone: +44 020 7734 1234
Fenwick
63 New Bond Street
London W1A 3BS
Tel: +44 020 7629 9161
Browns
24 - 27 South Molton Street
London W1K 5RD
Tel: +44 20 7514 0016
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Designer Fashion
Stella McCartney
30 Bruton Street
Mayfair
London W1J 6LG
Tel: +44 20 7518 3100
Vivienne Westwood
44 Conduit Street
London W1S 2Yl
Tel: +44 20 7439 1109
Matthew Williamson
28 Bruton Street
London W1J 6QH
Tel: +44 20 7629 6200
Paul Smith
Westbourne House
122 Kensington Park Road
London W11 2EP
Tel: +44 20 7727 3553
Patrick Cox
129 Sloane Street
London SW1 9AT
Tel: +44 20 7730 8886
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Auction Houses
Christie's
8 King Street
St. James's
London SW1Y 6QT
Tel: +44 20 7839 9060
Sotheby's
34 - 35 New Bond Street
London W1A 2AA
Tel: +44 20 7493 8080
Bonhams
101 New Bond Street
London W1S 1SR
Tel: +44 20 7629 6602
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Antiques Markets
Portobello Road
Golborne Road
London W10
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