Shops

Top 5 London stores

From its portfolio of polished department stores, to cult destination shops and offbeat quirky boutiques, London has fast tracked to become one of the world's greatest shopping capitals.

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  Christian Louboutin

  Area: Mayfair / St. James's
  
  Interior: Christian Louboutin’s shiny new 2,850 sq ft flagship is made up of three rooms (one of which is a hidden library) with chic alcoves displaying his fanciful heels.
  Why Go: Because Christian Louboutin has just ...

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  Dover Street Market

  Area: Mayfair / St. James's
  
  Raison d'être: Its roster of creative collaborations such as Tim Walker for Peter Jensen and Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte; plus its newly renovated basement where you’ll find IDEA books by Angela Hills, vintage books and magazines.
  
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  Matches Marylebone

  Area: Central London
  
  

  Interior: A light-filled designer emporium housed over two-floors; its vintage furniture (not for sale) and polished copper staircase is as desirable as the offering of Sophia Kokosalaki dresses.
  Why Go: Matches Marylebone plays host to various art exhibitions and installations. ...

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  Selfridges

  Area: Central London
  
  

  Interior: A palatial shopping mecca. 

  Why Go: For Superbrands, it’s a collective hub of in-store boutiques from designers Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Stella McCartney, Gucci, Marni, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana and newly opened, Halston. The Wonder Room is also ...

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  Start

  Area: East London
  
  Raison d'être: If Start the fashion emporium were a restaurant, Brix Smith-Start would be the best maître d’ in town. Shop when she’s in store. Failing that, you can now shop online. Credit-crunched? Click ‘Start-Outlet’ for sale items.
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