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23-27 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1ED, Tel: 020 7591 0925, Websites: www.benetton.com, Tube: Knightsbridge,
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A truly global brand which has remained popular with UK shoppers. This store sells a comprehensive
range of clothes and accessories, with fashionable knitwear being a real strength. Also has a
men's
department which stocks suits and shoes, as well as (bright) leisurewear. Alternatively, if you're
based even more centrally, then the company's larger flagship store at Oxford Circus (255/259 Regent
Street) is also worth a visit.
10 Newburgh Street, W1F 7RZ, Tel: 020 7437 0079, Website: www.bondinternational.com,
Tube: Oxford Circus,
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Sells a mix of its own fashion as well as brands from the US and Japan, including
StuSSy. Good for
'skate-boarder' style streetwear, baggy trousers, hats and accessories, Bond has plenty of attitude
and even louder music!
31 Sloane Street, SW1X 9NR, Tel: 020 7245 1330, Website: www.dior.com, Tube: Knightsbridge,
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Headed by the highly talented avant-garde British designer John Galliano, the House of Dior has
been revitalized in recent years by some outrageous, but highly innovative haute couture designs.
Having seemingly come up trumps with both press and public alike, this summer's ready-to-wear
collections are likely to combine a mix of vivid colours, Asian influences and
softer style tailoring. Of course, the Sloane Street boutique also carries fragrance, make-up, hand
bags, leather goods, sunglasses and other accessories.
Unit 14, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, NW1 8AH, Tel: 020 7482 2842, Website: www.cyberdog.co.uk
All manner of futuristic 'Matrix' style fashions can be found at this trendy Camden based
shop. Along with baggy rave pants, jackets and T-shirts, Cyberdog also stocks a range of tops,
accessories and even music CDs. While some of the designs may be just a tad weird (if not garish),
others are extremely practical with plenty of pockets and well-chosen fabrics. Definitely one for
London's clubbing fraternity.
43 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC1H 8EF, Tel: 020 7497 5543, Website: www.diesel.com, Tube: Covent Garden
Wacky (if occasionally bizarre) advertising campaigns have made Diesel a leading brand for Europe's
18-25 MTV generation. As well as their trademark denim range, the outlet stocks a good selection of
high quality Italian casualwear. Like fashion giant Gap, Diesel have now entered the lucrative kids
market with an undeniably cool, if expensive range. Perfect for ensuring "successful living" for
the company's shareholders no doubt.
124 New Bond Street, W1S 1DX, Tel: 020 7647 9810, Website: www.dkny.com,
Tube: Bond Street,
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Housed in a funky two-level space in the upmarket location of New Bond Street, Donna Karan's popular DKNY label stocks all manner of
trendy jeans, street gear, tops, shirts, leatherwear and accessories.
191 Brompton Road, SW3 1NE, Tel: 020 7823 8818, Website: www.giorgioarmani.com,
Tube: South Kensington,
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A suitably elegant London store for one of the world's most talented fashion designers. With other
Armani outlets in Sloane Square and Bond Street (Collezioni), Emporio carries many of the company's
lines including suits, evening wear, sportswear, shoes, bags, homewares and watches/jewellery.
Mainstream exclusivity (if there is such a thing) has never been more chic, or tempting. Such
fashions do, of course, come at a price, although if you're heart is set on anything Armani then
Emporio is definitely the place to go.
249-251 Regent Street, W1B 2EP, Tel: 020 7493 3124, Website: www.frenchconnection.com,
Tube: Oxford Circus,
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With a prime location on Regent Street, the company (which is well known for its tongue in cheek
FCUK advertising) offers a quality mix of casual or daywear, including suits and separates as
well as accessories and make-up products.
30-31 Long Acre, WC2E 9LA, Tel: 020 7379 0779, Website: www.gap.com, Tube: Covent Garden,
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With the Gap phenomenon showing no signs of abating either here in the UK or Stateside,
good quality, affordably priced
American casual-wear and accessories are offered alongside sections devoted to baby/kids and maternity clothing
(please note: maternity-wear is not stocked at
the above branch).
Galerie Gaultier, 171-175 Draycott Avenue, SW3 3AJ, Tel: 020 7584 4648, Website:
www.jeanpaul-gaultier.com,
Tube: South Kensington,
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London outlet for this popular albeit quirky French designer which, along with his trademark
fragrances, will no doubt be carrying this summer's collection of bold designs,
as well as women's T-shirts, bags, jewellery and sunglasses.
210-220 Regent Street, W1B 5AH, Tel: 020 7734 1234, Website: www.liberty.co.uk,
Tube: Oxford Circus,
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Large, attractive store on Regent Street which sells a wide array of fashion, fabrics and
accessories. Liberty's own label ready-to-wear collection sits neatly alongside designer offerings
from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith and Nicole Farhi, while trademark pashminas and
scarves are perennial favourites.
39 Shelton Street, WC2, Tel: 020 7438 9800, Website: www.mambo.com.au, Tube: Covent Garden,
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A highly likeable (and good value) surf oriented shop which certainly doesn't take itself too
seriously! The strategy pays off though, with Mambo's range of board shirts, T-shirts, and girls
tops proving more popular than shrimps on a barbie (with Australia being the place where the
company's founders hail from). Very popular with locals and tourists alike.
40-44 Floral Street, WC2E 9DG, Tel: 020 7379 7133, Website: www.paulsmith.co.uk, Tube:
Covent Garden,
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Popular British designer's store just off Covent Garden Piazza. With ranges for men, women and
children, shopping here could easily turn into a family affair, albeit an expensive one. What you
do get, however, are immaculately tailored clothes that manage not only to be contemporary, but in
many cases, quintessentially English too. The designer's 'London Line' of suits is particularly
appealing, while the kids range features some seriously funky T-shirts, printed dresses and denim
jeans.
42 Carnaby Street, WC2H 9PA, Tel: 020 7439 0523, Website: www.pepejeans.com, Tube: Covent Garden,
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While Pepe's heyday may have been back in the mid-80s, the label soldiers on in the hope that it
will once again steal the limelight. This flagship store in Covent Garden, complete with exposed
girders and a 'loft conversion vibe', certainly harks back to that era although its latest
collection of jeans, cotton shirts and jackets is conservative rather than extravagant. Basic
separates for women use plain fabrics, while reds, khaki and pastel colours predominate.
1 New Bond Street, W1Y 9PE, Tel: 020 7535 4600, Website: www.ralphlauren.com, Tube:
Bond Street,
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Undoubtedly one of London's most pleasant fashion stores, both in terms of style and layout, Ralph
Lauren's flagship UK outlet also carries a good selection of the designer's lines including Polo
Sport and Ralph. Of course, men's shirts, trousers and jackets focus on casual elegance rather than
cutting-edge fashion, while for women, nicely cut turtleneck sweaters compliment the more
traditional V-neck golf and polo ranges. And, if you're after homewares, Ralph Lauren now also has
an excellent range of bedding, towels and glassware too.
37 Floral Street, WC2E 9DJ, Tel: 020 7836 6156, Website: www.robotshoeslondon.co.uk,
Tube: Covent Garden,
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As well as its own range of distinctive leather and suede footwear, Robot stocks clothing and
accessories from famous brands such as Diesel, Schott, Firetrap and Blue Marlin. Dinky sized store
which is best visited as part of a Covent Garden shopping spree.
1-4 Langley Court, WC2E 9JY, Tel: 020 7497 8862, Website: www.tedbaker.co.uk, Tube: Covent Garden,
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This shop, just around the corner from Covent Garden Tube offers a good range of fashionable
casual-wear and accessories. Jerseys, T-shirts and tops come in a range of pastel/light colours,
with prices starting at £30 for a polo shirt, £60 for trousers and £65 for
skirts. Prices can be high, although Ted Baker's range of bags and sunglasses are both good value.
And, if you prefer to shop on the web, then the company also has a slick (and fully e-commerced)
website.
138 Regent Street, W1B 5SG, Tel: 020 7287 2843, Website: www.tommy.com, Tube: Piccadilly
Circus,
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Popular American fashion that has proved a big hit in the UK, and not just with streetwise
youngsters and Ali G clones either! Indeed, for the most part Hilfiger relies upon fairly
conservative men's and women's ranges for the bulk of its turnover. Of course, there's a kids
range too along with toiletries that include Tommy and Tommy Girl. The store's Bond Street location
is a boon, especially if you plan to visit more than a couple of designer stores.
14-15 Conduit Street, W1S 2XJ, Tel: 020 7491 4129, Website: www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp,
Tube: Bond Street,
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While Japanese teens tend to favour wild and wacky fashions, Yohji Yamamoto concentrates on
immaculately tailored garments, showing a real flair for women's clothing in particular. This West
End boutique is therefore a perfect showcase for one of Japan's (and indeed the world's) leading
designers.
32-33 Old Bond Street, W1X 4HH, Tel: 020 7493 1800, Website: www.yslonline.com, Tube: Green Park, Show Map
Flagship store for the long standing French fashion house. For spring/summer 2008, sleeveless
blue, pink and grey cotton dresses predominate, while luxurious silk blouses bring more than a touch of
glamour to the proceedings.
London Fashion Accessory Shops
5 Sloane Street, SW1X 9LD, Tel: 020 7823 1688, Website: www.tannerkrolle.com,
Tube: Knightsbridge,
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Tanner Krolle continues to assert its own brand of style and quality with designs that are simple,
inventive and elegant. Stocking every sort of case and bag, the company specialise in leather
creations with prices that reflect their exclusivity. Just don't expect much change from £500
though if you're after a handbag. Now with an accessory shop 3 at Burlington Gardens too.
London Shoe Shops
15 Fouberts Place, W1V 1HJ, Tel: 020 7734 2351, Website: www.jonesbootmaker.com,
Tube: Oxford Circus,
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If you're one of those Imelda Marcos types who can never have enough shoes, then Jones the
Bootmaker is well-worth a visit. As well as own brand boots, the store stocks high quality footwear
from the likes of Audley and Hugo Boss.
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