For decades, London has been a top European shopping destination for the luxury lifestyle, offering visitors plenty of options about what to see and what to do in London. Boca do Lobo brings you a curated selection of luxury stores for those who look for the best London has to offer. Read on and choose your next destination.
Bond Street
London’s famous Bond Street is renowned for its exclusive brands, fashion design, fine jewels, art, and antiques. Home to some of the world’s most prestigious retailers including Burberry, Chanel, Dolce Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co, the street also boasts an impressive number of Royal Warrant Holders.
Dover Street Market
Mayfair’s six-story fashion store is awash with luxury labels, from Alexander McQueen to Saint Laurent. Created by Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons, Dover Street Market‘s stripped industrial space has concrete floors and reconfigured Portaloo dressing rooms.
Fortnum & Mason
The quintessential English store, Fortnum & Mason has been selling food, luggage, homewares, and clothes to London’s finest since 1707.
The official grocer to The Queen, the beautiful store has four restaurants and sells the most indulgent foodstuffs. If you want specialist teas or exquisite hampers, this is the place to go.
Harrods
Established in 1849 as a humble grocery store, today Harrods has seven floors and 330 departments dedicated to the finest products in food, fashion, homeware, technology and more, plus 20 restaurants and specialist services.
Make sure you check out the Egyptian Hall, Salon du Parfums and the Pet Department. At night, the store is illuminated by 11,500 light bulbs.
Liberty
Opened in 1875, Liberty is one of London’s most traditional stores, but venture inside and you’ll find a whole host of cutting-edge ranges. Designers include Vivienne Westwood, Chloé and Tod’s, plus there are an impressive beauty hall and haberdashery. Celebrating fine design and craftsmanship, Liberty is a shoppers’ paradise.
Mayfair
Mount Street in London’s Mayfair has become one of London’s most fashionable destinations. An inspiring mix of niche, luxury fashion and beauty brands, art and antique dealers and exclusive restaurants, it is not to be missed when visiting London. Prestigious retail brands that call Mayfair home include Marc Jacobs and Balenciaga.
St James’s
St James’s is characterized by its beautiful shop fronts and crafted goods, the masterpieces hanging in its leading galleries and an unmatched reputation for personal service. Defined by its four corners — Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, and Buckingham Palace— St James’s is a luxury quarter in the center of London.
Source: Boca do Lobo
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