SHOPPING MAJOR SHOPPING AREAS Bond Street This smart area is home to designer boutiques, antiques, art and jewellery specialists, plus auction houses Sotheby’s and Bonhams. D6/E6/E7. Station: Bond Street.
Canary Wharf This is a first-class shopping destination in a smart and impressive development in the Docklands. Off map. Station: Canary Wharf.
Carnaby Once the domain of 1960s mods and rockers, the Carnaby area still appeals to the fashionable set. D7/E7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Covent Garden This former fruit and vegetable market is now a popular centre for arts and crafts. Nearby is Seven Dials and its quirky independent shops. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
Hatton Garden This hidden historic corner of London is home to the jewellery trade and the centre of the British diamond industry. C9/D9. Station: Farringdon.
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Jermyn Street & St James’s Some of the oldest specialist menswear shops in London are found in this area, including hatters and shirtmakers. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
King’s Road Once famous for upmarket fashion and cutting-edge style, this boutique-lined street still attracts a stylish crowd. Duke of York Square bustles with antiques and furniture shops. G4. Station: Sloane Square.
Oxford Street Europe’s busiest shopping street has major department stores including Selfridges and John Lewis, plus popular high-street chains. D6/D7. Station: Oxford Circus/Bond Street/Marble Arch.
Regent Street Originally designed by John Nash, this prestigious area includes Apple, Liberty, Swarovski, the first British Ferrari shop and Burberry. D6/D7/E7. Station: Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus.
Savile Row One of London’s most famous areas for tailoring is in upmarket Mayfair. Find bespoke tailors including Anderson & Sheppard, Gieves & Hawkes and Kilgour. E7. Station: Green Park.
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So determined is Samsung to disrupt the traditional retail environment that its latest space in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, is about as far removed from a shop as you can get. Doing away with cash points and price tags in favour of interactive spaces that showcase the very best innovations from the brand, Samsung KX is all about hanging out and having fun. Visitors can make their mark on a 10-metre digital graffiti wall, become a superstar DJ at the tap of a Samsung smartphone and sit in a ‘connected’ concept car to marvel at how checking the contents of the fridge from the driver’s seat will soon be a reality. With the opportunity to grab a coffee from the café and solve your digital dilemmas in the Support Lounge, this is experiential shopping at its finest. Upper Level, Coal Drops Yard, N1C 4DQ. T: 0330-726 0059. www.samsung.com/uk
MAJOR STORES Fenwick Designer names and regular events. Mon-Wed; Fri & Sat 10am-7pm; Thur 10am-8pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.fenwick.co.uk. 63 New Bond St, W1S 1RQ. T: 020-7629 9161. E6. Station: Bond Street.
Fortnum & Mason Established in 1707, this is famed for its food hall. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.fortnum andmason.com. 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER. T: 0845-300 1707. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Hamleys Huge toy shop spread over seven floors, with high-tech and retro toys. It also has demonstrations of toys and games. Please check for times. www.hamleys.com. 188-196 Regent St, W1B 5BT. T: 0871-704 1977. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Harrods Browse magnificent Edwardian food and meat halls and a range of fashion and cosmetics, then stay for afternoon tea. Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. www.harrods.com. 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-7730 1234. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.
John Lewis & Partners Find fashion labels, homeware and electricals. Please check for times. www.johnlewis.com. 300 Oxford St, W1A 1EX (and branches). T: 020-7629 7711. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.
Selfridges This is the largest shop on Oxford Street: visit the department store for the finest products in beauty and fashion. Mon-Sat 9.30am-10pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. www.selfridges.com. 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB. T: 0800-123 400. D6. Station: Bond Street.
LUXURY ARCADES Burlington Arcade Running from Burlington Gardens to Piccadilly, this Regency arcade is home to high-end specialist shops. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 9am-6.30pm; Sun 11am-5pm. www.burlington-arcade.co.uk. Burlington Arcade, W1J 0QJ. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
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Leadenhall Market This beautiful Victorian covered market in the City is home to traditional labels and unique fashions. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. www.leadenhallmarket.co.uk. Gracechurch St, EC3V 1LR. D11. Station: Monument.
Alexander McQueen Flagship fashion boutique with clothes, bags and shoes, dedicated to the late, great designer. www.alexandermcqueen.co.uk. 4-5 Old Bond St, W1S 4PD. T: 020-7355 0088. E7. Station: Green Park. T: Telephone number. Station: including Underground (’Tube‘) stations, railway and Docklands Light Railway. References at the end of listings (C4 etc.) are coordinates for the map on p. 72-73. Check for festive hours 54
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