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172 Boutique

Reader Suggested: Think East London offbeat mixed with Japanese street and you've nailed 172's aesthetic. Everyone they stock is a design rookie, but mavericks in their own right. Completely independent,...

Alice & Astrid

Reader Suggested: Alice & Astrid's lifestyle boutique stocks unique loungewear and ready-to-wear. Find ideal gifts including scented candles, holistic slippers and jewelery all in the beautiful surroundings...

Beyond The Valley

Beyond the designers sending their creations down the London Fashion Week runways and getting tons of press are any number of talented designers that have yet to be widely recognized. Consider it...

Browns

One of London's first high-end, multi-label boutiques, Browns has established a reputation of on the forefront of fashion. Throughout the decades Browns has been the first retailer in the UK...

Browns Men

Why should the ladies have all the fun? Browns Man extends Browns reputation for finding and featuring the finest in fashion to the men. The same serious, luxe aesthetic is carried forth to the...

B Store

B Store is where Londoners shop to be at the forefront of fashion. The boutique prides itself on finding and supporting the latest, greatest crop of young designers from London and elsewhere. The...

De La Espada

De La Espada's process is a simple one really. They take brilliant black walnut and white oak from sustainable forests in the US and turn them into modern furniture pieces using traditional...

Design Museum Shop

Imagine a museum where patrons are able to pick up any piece they like straight of the wall. The Design Museum shop provides as close to this experience as possible. The museum features exhibitions...

Doors by Jas M.B.

Yes, as the name suggests, Doors by Jas M.B. stocks an extensive selection of handcrafted, leather bags of designer Jas M.B. But if you go for the bags, stay for the Doors--these being the designs...

Dover Street Market

Reader Suggested: Incredible guerrilla store from Comme des Garçons where they give space to up and coming designers. The selection is always amazing and changing frequently, you'll find everything from Lanvin...

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

The quirky prints and bright colors of Jean Charles de Castelbajac's Pop Art influenced fashion have inspired designers and mesmerized fans for decades. With a host of younger designers...

Kabiri

Reader Suggested: They stock a really good range of jewellery from well known and not so well known designers. I recently bought a lovely Lulu Frost pendant from the online store. I received it in a quality box and...

Kirk Originals

Reader Suggested: Kirk Originals' Covent Garden store is mostly a showroom for their own brand of eyewear which is limited edition and handmade in France. I have three pairs now but there are so many colour...

Kokon To Zai

Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most...

Kokon To Zai

Some might say Kokon To Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most...

Number 22

There's nothing wrong with fast moving fashion as long as it's going in the right direction. At Number 22 at oft changing shoes styles and complementary clothing generally keep to the...

Poste

At Poste, the dress shoe meets the sneaker. For too long boutiques that feature dress shoes and sneakers have been mutually exclusively, not daring to wander into unknown territory. Poste finds a...

Sefton

Reader Suggested: Sitting opposite each other on Upper street, Sefton Womens and Menswear boutiques are a breath of fresh air as the high street begins to take over Islington . . . Cool, quirky and stylish, these...

Sefton

Reader Suggested: Sitting opposite each other on Upper street, Sefton Womens and Menswear boutiques are a breath of fresh air as the high street begins to take over Islington . . . Cool, quirky and stylish, these...

Tate Modern Shop

Start with the wall of books. Tate Modern, the venerable venue of modern art that it is, is not content to merely sell tote bags, T-shirts and prints. The wall of books runs the entire length of...

Tatty Devine

Reader Suggested: Quirky funky molded plastic jewelery, famous for their personalized necklaces, guitar pick jewelery and plastic earrings. Reasonably priced too.

Tatty Devine

Reader Suggested: Quirky funky molded plastic jewelery, famous for their personalized necklaces, guitar pick jewelery and plastic earrings. Reasonably priced too.

Two See

Where does all that dynamic, creative fashion taught at Central St. Martins and presented at London Fashion Week go anyway? Two See, for one, is where. A fervent supporter of the young and upcoming...

Vertice

Reader Suggested: One of London's hidden gems. Based over 2 floors, the store has a wide and varied collection of designers from around the world. Downstairs is a mix of dark avant-garde labels, most of which...

Wright & Teague

Reader Suggested: The glamorous gallery of Gary Wright and Sheila Teague is situated on London's super fashionable Dover Street, Mayfair.Independent British designers, their jewellery is created with integrity...

172 Boutique

Reader Suggested: Think East London offbeat mixed with Japanese street and you've nailed 172's aesthetic. Everyone they stock is a design rookie, but mavericks in their own right. Completely independent, small production, fresh-on-the-hipster-scene. Popular labels include Choice for men (great trousers) and Orphan (tights and...

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Address:
172 Brick Lane, Spitalfields
London
E1 6RU

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7650-8873
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12:30-7 Sat-Sun: 11-7

Tags: local designers, men's accessories, men's clothing, streetwear, t-shirts, women's accessories, women's clothing

Alice & Astrid

Reader Suggested: Alice & Astrid's lifestyle boutique stocks unique loungewear and ready-to-wear. Find ideal gifts including scented candles, holistic slippers and jewelery all in the beautiful surroundings of our calm and inspiring shop in the heart of London.

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Address:
30 Artesian Road
London
W2 5DD

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7985-0888

Tags: bath and body products, lingerie, women's accessories

Beyond The Valley

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Beyond the designers sending their creations down the London Fashion Week runways and getting tons of press are any number of talented designers that have yet to be widely recognized. Consider it Beyond The Valley's mission to foster and support these up and coming names. Clothing and accessories for women and men fill the bright, cheery...

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Address:
2 Newburgh Street
London W1F 7RD

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7437-7338
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12:30-5

Tags: jewelry, local designers, men's accesories, men's clothing, women's accessories, women's clothing

Browns

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One of London's first high-end, multi-label boutiques, Browns has established a reputation of on the forefront of fashion. Throughout the decades Browns has been the first retailer in the UK to stock a host of important designers. Today the mission is no different. Exclusive luxury labels Browns has carried for years mingle along side...

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Address:
24-27 South Molton Street
London
W1K 5RD

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7514-0016
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:30 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: Closed

Tags: avant-garde, women's accessories, women's clothing

Browns Men

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Why should the ladies have all the fun? Browns Man extends Browns reputation for finding and featuring the finest in fashion to the men. The same serious, luxe aesthetic is carried forth to the men's shop. Start with the shirtings: soft, subtly patterned cottons are fashioned in clean, well-fitting button downs with innumerable details....

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Address:
23 South Molton Street
London
W1K 5RD

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7514-0038
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:30 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: Closed

Tags: avant-garde, men's accessories, men's clothing

B Store

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B Store is where Londoners shop to be at the forefront of fashion. The boutique prides itself on finding and supporting the latest, greatest crop of young designers from London and elsewhere. The shop might pick up a small designer and will continue to support them as their businesses grow. The result is a mix of designers in various stages of...

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Address:
24a Savile Row
London
W1S 3PR

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7734-6846

Tags: avant-garde, men's accessories, men's clothing, men's shoes, women's accessories, women's clothing, women's shoes

De La Espada

De La Espada's process is a simple one really. They take brilliant black walnut and white oak from sustainable forests in the US and turn them into modern furniture pieces using traditional craftsmanship methods at a workshop in Spain. These sleek, substantial pieces honor the superior materials and expert craftsmen that begot them.

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Address:
60 Sloane Avenue
London
SW3 3DD

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7581-4474
Hours: Mon-Tue: 10-6 Wed: 10-7 Thu-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: furniture, modern

Design Museum Shop

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Imagine a museum where patrons are able to pick up any piece they like straight of the wall. The Design Museum shop provides as close to this experience as possible. The museum features exhibitions around contemporary design, be it industrial design, textiles, architecture or typography. Be it that many of the exhibitions where made to be sold,...

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Address:
28 Shad Thames
London SE1 2YD

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7940-8753
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10-5:45

Tags: design, good for gifts, home accessories

Doors by Jas M.B.

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Yes, as the name suggests, Doors by Jas M.B. stocks an extensive selection of handcrafted, leather bags of designer Jas M.B. But if you go for the bags, stay for the Doors--these being the designs of an impressive lineup of small and/or emerging designers that the shop features on its shelves. Expect to see the freshest names from London Fashion...

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Address:
8 Ganton Street
London
W1F 7QP

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7494-2288

Tags: bags, men's clothing, women's clothing

Dover Street Market

Reader Suggested: Incredible guerrilla store from Comme des Garçons where they give space to up and coming designers. The selection is always amazing and changing frequently, you'll find everything from Lanvin to Boudicca to Balenciaga to Jens Laugesen. The building seems more like a warehouse but it just makes their selection stand...

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Address:
17-18 Dover Street
London
W1S 4LT

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7518-0680
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu: 11-7 Fri-Sat: 11-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: avant-garde, men's accessories, men's clothing, women's accessories, women's clothing

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

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The quirky prints and bright colors of Jean Charles de Castelbajac's Pop Art influenced fashion have inspired designers and mesmerized fans for decades. With a host of younger designers heavily inspired by Castelbajac finding much success and support, the designer's work is as relevant as ever. In the London shop, Castelbajac's...

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Address:
50 Conduit Street
London
W1S 2YT

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7287-6406

Tags: men's clothing, women's clothing

Kabiri

Reader Suggested: They stock a really good range of jewellery from well known and not so well known designers. I recently bought a lovely Lulu Frost pendant from the online store. I received it in a quality box and the service I got was great. I really recommend this store for anybody looking for unique but quite affordable designer...

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Address:
37 Marylebone High Street
London
W1U 4QE

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7224-1808
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: 12-5

Tags: jewelry, women's accessories

Kirk Originals

Reader Suggested: Kirk Originals' Covent Garden store is mostly a showroom for their own brand of eyewear which is limited edition and handmade in France. I have three pairs now but there are so many colour variations I could have that I doubt I will stop at three! They also stock some very cool ranges from other manufacturers and...

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Address:
29 Floral Street
London
WC2E 9DP

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7240-5055
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 1-5

Tags: eyewear

Kokon To Zai

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Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most youthful) designers from London and Europe, the clothing and accessories represent the very cutting edge of fashion design. Color-drenched dresses in...

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Address:
57 Greek Street
Lonon
W1D 3DX

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7434-1316

Tags: men's clothing, women's clothing

Kokon To Zai

Some might say Kokon To Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most youthful) designers from London and Europe, the clothing and accessories represent the very cutting edge of fashion design. Color-drenched dresses in...

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Address:
86 Golborne Road
London
W10 5P5

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Phone: 44-(0)20-8960-3736

Tags: design, home accessories, men's clothing, women's clothing

Number 22

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There's nothing wrong with fast moving fashion as long as it's going in the right direction. At Number 22 at oft changing shoes styles and complementary clothing generally keep to the right side of fashionable. The shop is operated by the same folks behind Swear Shoes, London based line that made its name on a James Dean inspired pair...

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Address:
22 Carnaby Street
London
W1F 7DB

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7734-1690

Tags: men's shoes, sneakers

Poste

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At Poste, the dress shoe meets the sneaker. For too long boutiques that feature dress shoes and sneakers have been mutually exclusively, not daring to wander into unknown territory. Poste finds a common ground and straddles the line between fine shoe shop and sneaker spot with aplomb. Their selection of high-end luxury sneakers are crafted from...

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Address:
10 South Molton Street
London W1K 5QJ

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7499-8002

Tags: men's shoes, sneakers

Sefton

Reader Suggested: Sitting opposite each other on Upper street, Sefton Womens and Menswear boutiques are a breath of fresh air as the high street begins to take over Islington . . . Cool, quirky and stylish, these twin shops stock the best designers from Westwood to Philip Lim and Rykiel to Costume National..great Acne section also!

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Address:
271 Upper Street
London
N1 2UQ

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Phone: 44-(0)20-72-26-98-22
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:30 Thu-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: 12-6

Tags: women's accessories, women's clothing

Sefton

Reader Suggested: Sitting opposite each other on Upper street, Sefton Womens and Menswear boutiques are a breath of fresh air as the high street begins to take over Islington . . . Cool, quirky and stylish, these twin shops stock the best designers from Westwood to Philip Lim and Rykiel to Costume National..great Acne section also!

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Address:
196 Upper Street
London
N1 1RQ

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7226-7076
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:30 Thu-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: 12-6

Tags: men's accessories, men's clothing

Tate Modern Shop

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Start with the wall of books. Tate Modern, the venerable venue of modern art that it is, is not content to merely sell tote bags, T-shirts and prints. The wall of books runs the entire length of the oblong space. Titles cover art from all its angles: theory, criticism, showcase or rumination. The remaining space is filled with the typical museum...

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Address:
Bankside
London SE1 9TG

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7401-5167
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10-6 Fri-Sat: 10-10 Sn: 10-6

Tags: art, art books, books, design, museum stores

Tatty Devine

Reader Suggested: Quirky funky molded plastic jewelery, famous for their personalized necklaces, guitar pick jewelery and plastic earrings. Reasonably priced too.

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Address:
236 Brick Lane
London
E2 7EB

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7739-9191
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 11-6

Tags: jewelry

Tatty Devine

Reader Suggested: Quirky funky molded plastic jewelery, famous for their personalized necklaces, guitar pick jewelery and plastic earrings. Reasonably priced too.

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Address:
57b Brewer Street
London
W1F 9UR

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7434-2257
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: Closed

Tags: jewelry

Two See

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Where does all that dynamic, creative fashion taught at Central St. Martins and presented at London Fashion Week go anyway? Two See, for one, is where. A fervent supporter of the young and upcoming fashion designer, most of the labels wont be recognized by all but the most dedicated of fashion followers. Yet, the talent and creativity of the...

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Address:
21 Fouberts Place
London
W1F 7QE

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7494-3813

Tags: avant-garde, men's accessories, men's clothing, women's accessories, women's clothing

Vertice

Reader Suggested: One of London's hidden gems. Based over 2 floors, the store has a wide and varied collection of designers from around the world. Downstairs is a mix of dark avant-garde labels, most of which the store was the first to bring to the UK such as Attachment, the Viridi-Anne, Juun J, Label Under Construction, Julius,...

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Address:
16 South Molton Street
London
W1K 5QS

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7408-2031
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:15 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6:15 Sun: Closed

Tags: avant-garde, men's accessories, men's clothing

Wright & Teague

Reader Suggested: The glamorous gallery of Gary Wright and Sheila Teague is situated on London's super fashionable Dover Street, Mayfair.Independent British designers, their jewellery is created with integrity and passion and in the traditional artisan way of the area, hand crafted in their workshop on site. Shopping at Wright and...

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Address:
35 Dover Street
London
W1S 4NQ

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Phone: 44-(0)20-7629-2777
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-6pm Sat: 10-5pm Sun: Closed

Tags: jewelry, local designers

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