Fashion
You could spend all day in some of London’s incredible department
stores. The most famous in the world is Harrod’s of Knightbridge,
which sells all sorts of fancy goods and clothes and has a
great food hall. Other unique department stores are Fortnum
and Mason, Harrods, Selfridges, Liberty and Harvey Nichols.
If you’re looking for high-class designer fashion, head over
to the exquisite designer stores on Sloane Street where you’ll
find all the big names such as Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Prada.
For bespoke men’s tailoring that’ll set you back a bob or
two, pop over to Saville Row, where the country’s best tailors
are located. Great designer fashions that won’t break the
bank can be found along Carnaby Street, made famous by the
creative fashion designers of the swinging Sixties such as
Mary Quant.
Antiques and Art
Portobello Road is the best place to go if
you’re looking for antiques, art and collectibles. The street
is dotted with antique and bric-a-brac shops, and there’s
a bustling market every Saturday.
Markets
If you love to rummage and haggle for a bargain,
you’ll love London’s markets. They’re at the heart of London
life and you’ll find all sorts of specialist markets all over
the city. Here are some of the best and well known ones:
- Petticoat Lane – a four
hundred year-old bric-a-brac and flea market in Whitechapel,
a real slice of East End life
- Leadenhall – a food market
in a beautiful old Victorian building just off Gracechurch
Street, next to Lloyd’s of London and not far from the
Bank of England
- Camden – you’ll find all
sorts in this young, hip and trendy part of town, from
arts, crafts and antiques to music, books and clothes.
- Spitalfields – a large
fruit and vegetable market on Bishopsgate, opposite Liverpool
Street Station
- Borough – another good
market for fresh produce
- Covent Garden – a chic
and fashionable square filled with upmarket bars, restaurants
and boutiques
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