Travel
The London
January Sales
by Rebecca Cooksey
Christmas is over and another year is upon us – so what is the best way to start a new year? How about creating a whole new you, starting with updating your wardrove? Where is the best place to go? Where else but the January sales in London. During January, London goes sale mad! - Every high street in London and beyond has sales, sales and more sales!!!
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f you’ve never experienced this famous annual event then trust us – it’s worth fighting your way through the crowds as you will find bargains that will set your pulse racing yet keep your bank manager smiling! International brands sit alongside the most prestigious of British brands, and there are bargains to be found everywhere! For fans of fashion, the London streets really are paved in gold but this time in the form of sandals, tops, dresses, jeans etc whatever you want it’s all available. Stores like Topshop, Primark, Niketown, Zara, and New Look through to the department stores, such as Selfridge, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Debenhams and Marks and Spencer offer discounts that will certainly justify the flight over there. And of course how can we forget the ultimate store Harrods. Shoppers are prepared to camp out in the freezing cold just to be one of the first to get through their doors as everything from huge flat screen
TV’s, designer goods through to food is on sale at heavily discounted prices. There is something for everyone. But don’t panic if you can’t make it to London at the beginning of the month, as there will still be plenty of other bargains to grab all throughout January. Late-comers can actually benefit when stores further reduce prices to clear stocks to prepare for the new season. Knightsbridge is synonymous with luxury in London, and is one of the most sought after neighbourhoods. This is where you will find the department stores of Harvey Nichols
“Shoppers are prepared to camp out in the freezing cold just to be one of the first to get through their doors as everything is on sale at heavily discounted prices.” and Harrods, but also stores for luxury brands such as Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Fendi, Bentley and many other mid-range and high street names. There are some very good deals to be had. Now obviously very few people can spend all day and everyday shopping (accept me). London is glorious during this period and the events and activities for the whole family are endless. London is famous for its theatres and so much is running that it’s impossible to include it all in this article but at the English National Ballet, Strictly Gershwin is in town from 4th - 15th January 2012, at the London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane,
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