Agent Provocateur
6 Broadwick Street, W1V 1FH, Tel: 020 7439 0229, Website: www.agentprovocateur.com,
Tube: Oxford Circus,
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Undoubtedly a favourite with the boys, Agent Provocateur is famous for its outlandish (and kitsch)
underwear designs. With everything from leopardskin-print bras to a little something in mesh,
you'll also find the shop has an extravagant range of marabou-trimmed mules on offer. Prices
reflect Provocateur's enviable reputation.
4-5 Old Bond Street, W1S 4PD, Tel: 020 7355 0088, Website: www.alexandermcqueen.co.uk,
Tube: Oxford Circus,
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Eye-catching London emporium belonging to the innovative (and still very young) British designer,
which showcases his talent for producing razor-sharp, well-constructed tailored suits, skirts and
gowns. Managing to be theatrical, provocative and flattering (often at the same time) London's bad
boy of fashion has arguably not yet reached the peak of his creative powers. However, with an
eyewear and jeans collection to compliment his already dramatic clothing ranges, McQueen's star is
still firmly in the ascendancy.
167/170 Sloane Street, SW1X 9QF Tel: 020 7235 6631, Website: www.chanel.co.uk, Tube: Knightsbridge,
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Reinvented by Karl Lagerfeld, the House of Chanel is still the aspirational label that most women
(regardless of age) want in their wardrobes. As well as classic Chanel suits, you'll find
fragrances, shoes, make-up and fashion/designer bags at this flagship London store.
538/540 Oxford Street, W1C 1LS, Tel: 020 7499 0434, Website: www.evans.co.uk Tube: Oxford Circus, Show Map
Popular store offering fashionable fuller-figure clothes for women. With casual tops, shirts and
blouses from £15, skirts £20 and dresses £25, Evans represents excellent value
for budget conscious shoppers. Though by no means at the cutting-edge of the fashion, it's still
easy to put together a stylish look, accessorize and receive a colour consultation all in one
visit.
34 Old Bond Street,
W1S 4QL, Tel: 020 7629 2716, Website: www.gucci.com, Tube: Green Park,
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After a few rocky years, Gucci is now very much back on form, not just creatively but financially
too, having expanding their global fashion empire to include YSL and (most) recently Paris
couturier Balenciaga. Under the guidance of Domenico De Sole and Tom Ford, Gucci has also
re-acquired its reputation for being the chicest of labels, epitomizing style, class and of course,
wealth. Gucci's flagship London store carries the company's range of clothes, shoes, bags, and
watches, as well as a well-conceived collection of housewares. Also at 18 Sloane Street (Tel: 0207
235 6707), 9 Royal Exchange and Harrods.
8-12 Neal Street, WC2H 9PU, Tel: 020 7240 9312, Website: www.mango.es, Tube: Covent Garden,
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Slick, striking and highly wearable, Mango represents some of the best value contemporary fashions
currently around. With an eye-catching presence in Covent Garden, the Spanish based company looks
set to go stellar, boasting a range that's both well-priced and immaculately tailored. If you
haven't yet discovered Mango, then treat our review as a public service broadcast and get down
there!!
Miss Sixty & Energie
31-32 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JB, Tel: 020 7434 3060,
Website: www.misssixty.com,
Tube: Oxford Circus,
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Extremely fashionable, jeans, T-shirts and beachwear. Previously voted by the Evening Standard as
being one of the places for young women to shop in London.
36-38 Great Castle Street, Oxford Circus, W1W 8LG, Tel: 020 7927
0214, Website: www.missselfridge.co.uk, Tube: Oxford Circus,
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As part of the successful Arcadia Group, Miss Selfridge specialises in trendy, affordable women's
clothing (mostly in smaller sizes). Aimed primarily towards a more youthful market, ranges rely
heavily on Lycra, with a good selection of trousers, tops and dresses. As the store also does a
roaring trade in accessories, it's a good place to shop if you're on a tight budget or simply
looking for a bargain.
5-6 James Street, WC2 8BH, Tel: 020 7379 3623, Website: www.monsoon.co.uk, Tube: Covent Garden,
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Popular, distinctive fashions with a strong ethnic flavour. As well as a clothing range that
includes everything from denim to lightweight linen, Monsoon also boasts an extensive collection of
homewares. Just the thing if you're planning to create an instant North African or Asian look on a
budget. Kids get a look in too, with a tasteful, albeit traditional range of casualwear including
party dresses.
41-42 Bond Street, W1 2RY, Tel: 020 7491 3900, Website: www.mulberry.com, Tube: Bond Street
As the epitome of traditional English fashion, Mulberry carries a wide-range of high quality
clothing, as well as stylish accessories, fabrics and furnishings. Shoulder and clutch bags are a
real strongpoint, although with the company traditionally positioning itself as an upmarket brand,
nothing much here is particularly cheap. Of course, Mulberry's home furnishings are as reliable as
ever, with elegant paisleys, stripes and Cornelli tapestries making up the bulk of their fabric and
wallpaper ranges.
158 New Bond Street, W1 9PA, Tel: 020 7499 8368, Website: www.nicolefarhi.com,
Tube: Bond Street
Now very much a 'lifestyle' label, Nicole Fahri's New Bond Street store not only boasts her
trademark softly-structured clothes, but menswear, eyewear and home furnishing ranges too. For the
autumn you'll find Fahri using black and brown to great effect, with sharp tailored knee and
ankle-length skirts, and a great range of boots and leatherwear. And, if you need to grab lunch
straight after your shop, her flagship store also includes a seriously trendy eatery (accessed via
a winding staircase down to the basement).
13 James Street, WC2E 8BT, Tel: 020 7240 7445, Website: www.oasis-stores.com, Tube: Covent Garden,
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Specialising in young female fashions at reasonable prices, the company boasts the very latest
romantic designs for their Autumn collection, along with a good range of footwear, jewellery and
perfume.
43-45 Sloane Street, SW1X 9LU, Tel: 020 7235 0008, Website: www.prada.com, Tube: Knightsbridge,
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Oh so sexy fashion, at oh so knee-buckling prices! However, if you happen to be an A-list
celeb,
lottery winner or plain ol' credit card junkie, then Prada's upcoming collection of 50s inspired
fashions is likely to appeal. Indisputably chic suits, dresses and pencil skirts are matched by a
range of bags and accessories. It's enough to set even Gucci lovers drooling!
Accessories
15-17 Pont Street, SW1X 9EH, Tel: 020 7838 9177, Website: www.anyahindmarch.com,
Tube: Sloane Square,
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Elegant, if occasionally off-the-wall designs from one of Britain's finest bag makers. Best known
for her luxurious but simple handbags, Hindmarch also sells an extensive range of clutch bags,
shoulder bags and wash bags. Available in a whole host of colours, styles and fabrics (including
satin and leather) exclusivity and envious looks are both guaranteed. Also stocked at Harrods.
Shoe Shops
130 Long Acre, WC2E 9AA, Tel: 020 7379 1710, Website: www.lkbennett.com, Tube: Covent Garden/Leicester
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From humble beginnings at a small shop in Wimbledon, LK Bennett has grown to become a multi-million
pound footwear business, stocking all manner of ladies shoes including loafers, high heels, mules,
and boots. The company's Covent Garden branch also stocks a good range of clutch, hand and shoulder
bags.
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