YOUR STAY IN LONDON
Visitors to London with a penchant for shopping will relish the opportunity to explore one of the best collections of iconic stores and brand names anywhere
A PERFECT LOCATION FOR RETAIL THERAPY London is renowned as one of the globe's most desirable areas for shoppers, with a vast selection of stores, ranging famous emporiums to select boutiques. Famed worldwide for its abundance of stores selling designer fashion, fine jewellery, art and antiques, Bond Street is the first stop for the discerning shopper. In the heart of the upmarket district of Mayfair, the street is one of the most glamorous locations in London and is a popular stop for global celebrities visiting the UK capital. Walk down Bond Street admiring the stores and their world-famous brands and you will be following in the footsteps of the authors, poets and influential people that have resided there since its foundation in 1700. Previous residents have included Admiral Horatio Nelson and
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Lady Emma Hamilton. More than three centuries later, Bond Street is the most stylish thoroughfare in London’s West End – a magnet for the rich and famous, as well as those who want to experience a modest slice of the same glamour.
Famous brand names A list of the stores that grace Bond Street reads like a roll call of the world’s most famous brands. Fashion lovers are spoilt for choice, with designer labels such as Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vitton, Burberry, Jimmy Choo and Ralph Lauren all represented. Those with a penchant for the finest jewellery will gravitate towards the likes of Asprey, Bulgari and Tiffany & Co for their elegance and luxury. People with a passion for acquiring fine art and antiquities can spend time at one of the world’s most esteemed