POP BRIXTON
Read moreA very exciting place, a kind of village of the future with many attractive stalls. Pop Brixton is a temporary project that has transformed disused spaces into a real creative space, where restaurateurs and creators are housed in containers. It's the ideal place, in the heart of cool Brixton, to have a drink and enjoy the lively, trendy atmosphere, as well as discovering trendy start-ups. Shows, meetings, workshops, exhibitions and performances are frequently organized.
ANGELA HALE
Read moreA beautiful choice of contemporary jewels inspired by the style of the 1950 s, Art deco and even Victorian, a romantic touch with terriblement strass and pearls. Also a selection of vintage accessories from the 1930 s to the 1950 s: fans, gloves…
HUNTSMAN & SONS
Read moreEven if you are already in the end of the end, in the cream cream, we must know that there is still a distinction among the elite. In fact, on Saville Row, Huntsman & sons has the best reputation, prices are the highest and the longest wait times, take up to six months to receive your order, but it doesn't seem to frighten the rich customers coming here.
LK BENNETT
Read moreLinda Bennett is behind the design of shoes, very feminine models, elegant and in tune with the movements of the moment. Models generally with a pointed end and a needle heel, ideal for evening shoes. The models begin around £ 70.
CHURCH’S SHOES
Read moreManufacturer of English shoes specialized in the manufacture of men's leather shoes. The result is no rival in quality and elegance. Prices begin around £ 150. There are feminine models, but that is not its strong point.
BUFFALO BOOTS
Read moreThe famous Buffalo shoe brand continues to mark its time: the soles compensated were left aside in favour of high heels in the more elegant and light form. We are grateful for this adaptation in the st century. The brand offers a variety of models, boots, pumps, pumps and moccasins.
AUDLEY
Read moreFrom the beautiful wife's shoe, elegant and terribly feminine, model a little more comfortable and all terrain for ballerinas and shoes without heels, beautiful arching and air shapes for the models with heels, always very trend. Prices are not given but remain reasonable, counting £ 100 for shoes and £ 200 for boots.
BRITISH SPORTS
Read moreShop well furnished in sports equipment. Wide choice, from golf to swimming, from football to surfing, and, if the passion of a sport takes you suddenly, nothing easier than coming here to buy all the necessary equipment.
GAMES WORKSHOP
Read moreWe won't need to present this unique boutique, a specialist in role play and science-fiction Wargames style. All figurines, paintings, books are available, a gold mine with regular collectors not available in France.
MUJI
Read moreAlso present in France, Muji is unclassifiable. Its speciality is to sell unbranded products and to offer objects made from natural or recycled materials. The idea is popular, and a large clientele is ready to pay a little more for an anonymous product: the very antithesis of the 1980s... You will find notebooks and stationery, aluminium boxes of all sizes, some very simple clothes, Japanese sweets and biscuits, and kitchen items. At Muji, the items have only a sober Japanese label.
THE EUROPEAN BOOKSHOP
Read moreAn address that allows you to obtain books in different languages and to find the necessary foreign authors.
100 : BLACKWELL’S
Read moreThe famous brand founded in 1879 in Oxford has several stores in the UK.
TRAID
Read moreTraid, this means «Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development». Traid is a luxury charity shop that lets you dress up Morgan, Kookaï or Laura Ashley for a floor price. Large, well-stocked, the place is more expensive than the friperies, but there is a vast concentration of brands!
WAREHOUSE
Read moreClothes at reasonable prices, which follow fashion while remaining sober. This modern sobriety is a pleasure for the people of London who wish to be able to adapt to all circumstances: work, exit, relaxation, holidays; since the budgets are not in extension, it is nice to have a wardrobe that faces different situations and adapts to different daytime needs as a night!
NEXT
Read moreDesigned in the early 1980 s to meet the needs of the working girl of London, the brand quickly became successful and quickly developed. The company has therefore expanded its activities with men's clothing, decorative objects, footwear and accessories. Originally, the line is sober, suitable for the office during the day and for the evenings. However, the brand has sought to modernise during the last collections and today proposes a much more trendy but always affordable line.
JIGSAW
Read moreShops that do not really follow the fashion of the moment, but evolve into a sphere where fabrics and colours remain classical but with a timeless elegance. It is often warm colours: plum, Bordeaux, green fir… The cuts also inclassables between classic and inventiveness in the forms. The preferred fabrics are natural: flax, cotton, wool, silk. Of course, prices are higher than in other stores, but they are clothing that you won't tire with.
MISS LALA’S BOUDOIR
Read moreThis attractive boutique boutique offers a beautiful range of lingerie and accessories that come out of the ordinary as well as small boat models and Etam. You see what we are talking about! Naughty and sexy, cheap…
LAMB'S CONDUIT STREET
Read moreIndependent shops and craftsmen have taken over this street.... Here the Starbucks was immediately chased away by the community of merchants who are campaigning for no large chains to be established on their territory. And they are quite right! The famous rue de Conduit Street is therefore a haven of peace for epicureans. Organic restaurants, grocery stores selling independent farm products, fashion designers, craftsmen and booksellers offer you a quiet, pleasant and independent shopping trip in the heart of Bloomsbury. Away from the big chains.
FOLK MENS-Holborn
Read moreQuality men's collections, with noble materials and a casual, elegant style. The Sister Shofolk brand offers elegant, comfortable shoes, inspired by the classic moccasin. Nice selection of jeans. The boutique regularly brings new designers into the store, in keeping with their approach to chic and casual. The women's boutique is located next door, at 53 Lamb's Conduit Street. The second men's boutique is in Shoreditch, 45 Redchurch Street.
James J. FOX
Read moreA prestigious address, just off Green Park, for tobacco lovers on the go, with a collection of quality cigars from all over the world, as well as accessories for smokers. One of the oldest establishments of its kind in the world, opened by James' J Fox in 1947! Iconic customers include Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde. The friendly staff are all connoisseurs and will be happy to advise you on your purchases. The best in London, they say.
DOVER STREET MARKET
Read moreSix floors mixing styles and genres. From Valentino to Gucci and Azzedine Alaïa, an original address that undergoes a complete makeover twice a year. Shopping enthusiasts are in for a treat! Prices are high, but the store's decor alone is worth the detour, even if you don't fall for it: designer furniture and themed, colorful and original shelving... It's the perfect place to take home luxury designer pieces from your stay in the British capital.
MAGMA
Read moreDesign and visual arts enthusiasts will find everything they need here. This independent boutique is one of the prettiest bookstores in the district, which has many. It also serves as a creative space, specializing in arts and culture. Other items created by designers will seduce you: T-shirts, accessories, posters by illustrators. An original address that puts you in a good mood! And at Magma Books, you'll always find a great gift idea.2nd address: 29 Shorts Gardens.
AGENT PROVOCATEUR
Read moreKnown throughout London and beyond, Agent Provocateur is the realm of fine, naughty lingerie. A touch of retro, a lot of glamour and you'll be transformed into an irresistible pin-up to the delight of your loved one! Ask the luscious sales assistants for advice: they know a thing or two about mischievous lingerie and can guess your size and desires in the blink of an eye! The boutique alone is worth a visit, with its dark decor, subdued atmosphere and naughty, whimsical window displays.
THE FEMINIST LIBRARY
Read moreThis feminist bookshop has been archiving literature on the Women's Lib Movement, the political and intellectual feminist movement of the Western second wave, since 1975, and has a wider collection on feminism. It is one of the UK's most comprehensive and complete bookshops on the subject, capturing the richness and plurality of the movement. A real goldmine, run mainly by volunteers, who are always on hand to chat with you and recommend further reading!
BLACKOUT II - Vintage Clothing London
Read moreImprobable hats, fly glasses, rhinestone-covered shoes and balloon or cocktail dresses float gaily in the window of this thrift store, which has been royally located in the heart of Covent Garden for over 20 years. What your grandmother would find old-fashioned is sold here to the most discerning Londoners. For those of you who love to bargain, you'll find everything here, from the 1920s to the 1980s, for men and women, on two floors bursting at the seams.
DR. MARTENS
Read moreTHE London shoe, at least since the 1980s. This is where the military boot was born, with its praised sole and original design. It was the punks who first adopted these "docs", adding an alternative, rock'n'roll image that suited London perfectly. Docs then invaded the closets of an entire generation in the 1990s and 2000s. Although the trend has slowed somewhat, there are still many die-hard fans, particularly in London, who come here to stock up.
The Junk Shop
Read moreThis store is filled with junk from top to bottom, and not all of it is junk. It's a mysterious place, straight out of a 1980s movie. Be prepared to criss-cross and swallow dust, as you'll have to work a bit to unearth the treasure. Prices aren't always visible on the objects; it's possible that rates sometimes depend on your rating with the seller, Mr Moy. A small tea room is available at the back of the store to take a break and help you make up your mind.
The Modfather Clothing Company
For lovers of classic British looks from the 1960s to the 1980s and fans of ...Read more
PRESS
Read moreThis delightful boutique for fashion victims sets itself apart by offering a selection of remarkably trendy designers, showcasing a style that's both refined and refined, like the collections of Vanessa Bruno, McQ, R13, Canada Goose, Golden Goose Deluxe, Gat Rimon, Bomber Jacquet, Calramonte and APC. Of course it's not cheap, but it's all really pretty. Funny hats, offbeat dungarees, a classy little cardigan, a bag for going out... With a (very) substantial budget, you can really enrich your wardrobe.
GENERAL EYEWEAR
Read moreLocated in London's Camden Market district, General Eyewear is an optician offering a wide selection of eyewear frames. Customers can shop in-store, collect their orders on site or have them delivered. The store also offers made-to-measure and personalized frame manufacturing services. To keep up with the latest General Eyewear news, it's possible to follow their Instagram account @generaleyewear or check out their Facebook page and Tumblr blog.
DONLON BOOKS
Read moreA small independent bookstore, managed by a very nice man who travels the world in search of art books, on Broadway Market where you will find rare books or special editions on art, photography and everything related to the counter-culture. Ask if you have a particular request, they will gladly help you and there are really gems in the stocks that are not displayed. It's a quiet escape on market days when the market is in full swing. This bookstore is very popular with eastern artists.
ROKIT
Read moreAnother of Brick Lane's great vintage boutiques. Rokit has that little je-ne-sais-quoi that makes you want to buy. It's one of our favorite stores on the street, where we often unearth rare gems. Maybe it's the wall of shoes, the ultra-colorful pop clothes, or the subtly retro decor, but the fact remains that you want to go in and never leave, at least not empty-handed. Vintage jackets, bell-bottoms, hats, shirts... How can you resist? There are three other Rokit stores: in Camden, Covent Garden andCamden.
ICON outlet AT THE O2
Read moreIt's now possible to shop at the legendary O2! Fashion, shoes, accessories, home, leisure, confectionery, sports, health and beauty, children, all at outlet prices... Many of the top brands are available. The ICON Outlet also offers a wide range of services, including a concierge service for your luggage, so you can shop hands-free! Numerous restaurants and cafés on site. If you've got a concert or show lined up on site, be sure to allow plenty of time for shopping.
BOXPARK SHOREDITCH
Read moreOriginally, the first "pop-up mall" (a temporary shopping center) was created here in 2012 for a renewable five-year period, using stacked containers to house some 30 small boutiques of independent brands and pop-up stores specializing in fashion, the arts, gastronomy and more. The boutiques change regularly. The Box Park also features several ephemeral cafés offering a diverse range of world cuisine. You can find the same concept at Wembley and Croydon, an original idea!
SUNDAY UP MARKET
Read moreThe trendy alternative to Spitalfields and Camden markets since 2004. On weekdays, the Sunday Up Market looks like a disused parking lot, but on Sundays, everything comes to life. Vinyl, DJ, jewelry and clothing stalls abound. In all, more than 140 independent retailers come together. At the entrance to the market, you'll find a variety of international, Caribbean, Asian and African cuisines, all of the highest quality. In the basement, you'll find thrift shops and other vintage treasures.
PADDINGTON bear shop
Read moreThe famous bear cub from Peru, created by Michael Bond in 1958, has never ceased to be popular in the UK, but today he enjoys true global star status thanks to the series of films released in 2014 and 2017 (the3rd is planned for 2024). Named after the London railway station where the little bear disembarked in search of a better life, Paddington station is home to a store entirely dedicated to him, offering a variety of original souvenirs linked to Paddington's adventures: cuddly toys, tea tins and sets, toys, clothes, etc.
ATIKA vintage department store
Read moreIn London, Atika is the place to be for vintage stores. Contrary to clichés, this huge 6,000m2 store in a Victorian warehouse has a clean, modern and well-organized atmosphere. You'll find unique vintage pieces from the 1970s to the 2000s, as well as luxury clothing from top brands such as Burberry and Armani. Retro treasures such as comics, books and magazines grace the space.
THE MERCANTILE LONDON
Read moreA truly independent shop for trendy, quality clothing from around the world, located in the heart of Old Spitalfields Market. A superb, colorful selection for men and women, in bohemian and rock styles, very London. Clothing, accessories and even home decor. We love the relaxed, vintage atmosphere and wide price range. The shop assistants are smiling and super-friendly. Come back often, there's always something new to tempt you. A little paradise for shopping fans.