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ACAVA
London
This London-based visual-arts organization provides studios and other services for professional artists, and represents about 250 artists working in spaces around London. Call for individual open-studio schedules, as well as dates for the annual Open Studios weekend.This London-based visual-arts organization provides studios and other services for
Accessorize
London
This aptly named store is often packed with women who have an eye for bargains but want top-notch style. The store stays abreast of the latest fads and trends, especially in evening bags, which range from antique to high fashion. All sorts of treasures are stocked here, everything from hologram-flecked nail polish to silk scarves.This aptly named store is often packed with women who
Alfies-Antique-Market
London
This is the biggest (and one of the best-stocked) conglomerates of antiques dealers in London, crammed into the premises of a 19th-century store. It has more than 370 stalls, showrooms, and workshops in over 3,252 sq. m (35,000 sq. ft.) of floor space. You'll find the biggest Susie Cooper (a well-known designer of tableware and ceramics for Wedgwood) collection in Europe here. A whole antiques district has grown up around Alfie's along Church Street.This is the biggest (and one of the best-stocked) conglomerates
Annies-Vintage-Costume-and-Textiles
London
This shop concentrates on carefully preserved dresses from the 1920s and 1930s but also has a range of clothing and textiles from the 1880s through the 1960s. A 1920s fully beaded dress will run you about £300 ($570), but there are scarves for £15 ($29), camisoles for £30 ($57), and a range of exceptional pieces priced between £50-£70 ($95-$133). Clothing is located on the main floor; textiles, including old lace, bed linens, and tapestries, are upstairs.This shop concentrates on carefully preserved dresses from the 1920s
Antiquarius
London
The recently redecorated Antiquarius echoes the artistic diversity of King's Road. More than 120 dealers offer specialized merchandise, usually of the small, domestic variety, such as antique and period jewelry, porcelain, silver, first-edition books, boxes, clocks, prints, and paintings, with an occasional piece of antique furniture and many items from the 1950s.The recently redecorated Antiquarius echoes the artistic diversity of King's
Anya-Hindmarch
London
Although her fashionable bags are sold at Harvey Nichols, Liberty, Harrods, and throughout the U.S. and Europe, this is the only place to see the complete range of Anya Hindmarch's handbags, wallets, purses, and key holders. Smaller items start at £40 ($76), whereas handbag prices start at £145 ($276), with alligator being the most expensive. The outlet is famous for its \"Be a Bag\" merchandise. You supply them with a photo which they print onto a bag of your choice. It takes 6 weeks to deliver, but they will ship overseas. The shop will also print personal inscriptions onto bags.Although her fashionable bags are sold at Harvey Nichols, Liberty,
Asprey-and-Garrard
London
This is as well-known and well-respected a name in luxury gift giving as anything you're likely to find in all of Britain, with a clientele that includes the likes of the Sultan of Brunei and Queen Elizabeth. Scattered over four floors of a dignified Victorian building, it's filled with antiques, porcelain, leather goods, crystal, clocks, and enough unusual objects of dignified elegance to stock an entire English country house.This is as well-known and well-respected a name in luxury
Asprey-and-Garrard
London
Previously known as Garrard & Co., this recently merged jeweler specializes in both antique and modern jewelry, and silverware. The in-house designers also produce pieces to order and do repairs. You can have a pair of pearl earrings or silver cufflinks for a £60 ($114) -- but the prices go nowhere but up from there.Previously known as Garrard & Co., this recently merged jeweler
Austin-Reed
London
Austin Reed has long stood for superior-quality clothing and excellent tailoring. Chester Barrie's off-the-rack suits, for example, are said to fit like tailor-made. The polite employees are unusually honest about telling you what looks good. The store always has a wide variety of top-notch jackets and suits, and men can outfit themselves from dressing gowns to overcoats. For women, there are carefully selected suits, separates, coats, shirts, knitwear, and accessories.Austin Reed has long stood for superior-quality clothing and excellent
Beau-Monde
London
This outlet earns its fame selling chic \"nouvelle couture\" for women -- fitted and adjusted to your body. All designs are by the locally famous London designer Sylvia Young. Her design philosophy is that a busy woman should be conscious of fashion, but not a victim of its whims, and clothes should work for her -- not against her. Her women's wear is comfortable and fashionable, but not stuffy.This outlet earns its fame selling chic \"nouvelle couture\" for
Belinda-Robertson
London
Some of the most beautiful and most chic cashmeres, in lovely colors, are sold at this centrally located outlet at Knightsbridge. Bold colors are a hallmark of Ms. Robertson's designs, ranging from carnival red to canary yellow. She designs for women, men, and children.Some of the most beautiful and most chic cashmeres, in
Berk
London
This store boasts one of the largest collections of cashmere sweaters in London -- at least the top brands. The outlet also carries capes, stoles, scarves, and camelhair sweaters.This store boasts one of the largest collections of cashmere
Bill-Ambergs
London
Most famous for his logo-free classic handbags, Amberg has opened his own shop and expanded his line to include luggage, picture frames, and furniture. Fans of Amberg's designs include Donna Karan, Romeo Gigli, Jerry Hall, and Christy Turlington. Given those celebrity clients, fashion-conscious shoppers may consider the £45 to £450 ($86-$855) price range of most items a steal.Most famous for his logo-free classic handbags, Amberg has opened
Bond-Street-Antiques-Centre
London
This place, in the heart of London's finest shopping district, enjoys a reputation for being London's preeminent center for antique jewelry, silver, watches, porcelain, glass, and Asian antiques and paintings.This place, in the heart of London's finest shopping district,
Boots-the-Chemist
London
This store has branches all over Britain. The house brands of beauty products are usually the best, including the original Boots line (try the cucumber facial mask), Boots's versions of The Body Shop (two lines, Global and Naturalistic), and Boots's versions of Chanel makeup (called No. 7). They also sell film, pantyhose (called tights), sandwiches, and all of life's other little necessities.This store has branches all over Britain. The house brands
Browns
London
This is the only place in London to find the designs of Alexander McQueen, head of the House of Givenchy in Paris and one of the fashion industry's stars. Producing his own cottons, silks, and plastics, McQueen creates revealing, feminine women's couture and ready-to-wear, and has started a menswear line. McQueen made his reputation creating shock-value apparel that was more photographed than worn. But recently, fashion critics have called his new outfits \"consumer friendly.\" Browns has introduced \"Browns Living,\" an eclectic array of lifestyle products. Browns stocks a range of designers, including Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana. Across the street, Browns Focus, 38-39 S. Molton St. (tel. 020/7514-0063), stocks younger, more daring designs. Just down the street, Browns Labels for Less, 50 S. Molton St. (tel. 020/7514-0052), is a discount outlet designer store.This is the only place in London to find the
Burberry
London
The name has been synonymous with raincoats ever since Edward VII ordered his valet to \"bring my Burberry\" when the skies threatened. An impeccably trained staff sells the famous raincoats, plus excellent men's shirts, sportswear, knitwear, and accessories. Raincoats are available in women's sizes and styles as well. Prices are high, but you get quality and prestige.The name has been synonymous with raincoats ever since Edward
Camden-Arts-Centre
London
Hailed by The Times of London as \"the best place to see contemporary art in north London,\" the Camden Arts Centre has a cafe, bookstore, and studios in addition to its exhibition galleries, where the displays are frequently changed.Hailed by The Times of London as \"the best place
Cecilia-Colman-Gallery
London
One of London's most established crafts galleries, Cecilia Colman features decorative ceramics, studio glass, jewelry, and metalwork. Among the offerings are glass sculptures by Lucien Simon, jewelry by Caroline Taylor, and pottery by Simon Rich. Exhibitions of contemporary original works are featured. There's also a large selection of mirrors and original-design perfume bottles.One of London's most established crafts galleries, Cecilia Colman features
Charbonnel-et-Walker
London
Charbonnel et Walker is famous for its hot chocolate in winter (buy it by the tin) and its chocolate-covered strawberries, available whenever strawberries are available or in season. The company will send messages of thanks or love spelled out on the chocolates themselves. Ready-made presentation boxes are also available.Charbonnel et Walker is famous for its hot chocolate in
Childrens-Book-Centre
London
With thousands of titles, this is the best place to go for children's books. Fiction is arranged according to age, up to 16. There are also videos and toys for kids.With thousands of titles, this is the best place to
Contemporary-Applied-Arts
London
This association encourages traditional and progressive contemporary artwork. Many of Britain's best-established craftspeople, as well as promising talents, are represented within this contemporary-looking space. The gallery houses a diverse display of glass, ceramics, textiles, wood, furniture, jewelry, and metalwork -- all by contemporary artisans. A program of special exhibitions, including solo and small-group shows, focuses on innovations in craftwork. There are new exhibitions every six weeks.This association encourages traditional and progressive contemporary artwork. Many of
Culpeper-the-Herbalist
London
You'll have to put up with a cramped space to check out all the food, bath, and aromatherapy products, but it's worth it. Stock up on essential oils, or go for the dream pillows, candles and sachets.You'll have to put up with a cramped space to
DAKS
London
Opened in 1936 as the home of DAKS clothing, DAKS has been going strong ever since. It's known for menswear -- its basement-level men's shoe department is a model of the way quality shoes should be fitted and sold -- as well as women's fashions, perfume, jewelry, and lingerie. Many of the clothes are lighthearted, carefully made, and casually elegant. Solid and dependable, this is a well-established store whose core market is male and female clients ages 30 to 50. Clothes aren't particularly cutting edge (and indeed, many of the regular clients here aren't looking for that), except for the recently inaugurated youth line, Daks E1.Opened in 1936 as the home of DAKS clothing, DAKS
David-Linley-Furniture
London
This is a showcase for the remarkable furniture of Viscount Linley, son of the late Princess Margaret. His designs are complex. For example, his Apsley House Desk is done in French walnut with ebony and nickel-plated detailing, contains secret drawers, and is rimmed with a miniature of the neoclassical Apsley House. Linley's clients include Elton John, Mick Jagger, and Nina Campbell. The director at the Victoria and Albert Museum predicts that Linley's furnishings and accessories will become \"the antiques of the future.\"This is a showcase for the remarkable furniture of Viscount
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ACAVA
London
This London-based visual-arts organization provides studios and other services for professional artists, and represents about 250 artists working in spaces around London. Call for individual open-studio schedules, as well as dates for the annual Open Studios weekend.This London-based visual-arts organization provides studios and other services for
Accessorize
London
This aptly named store is often packed with women who have an eye for bargains but want top-notch style. The store stays abreast of the latest fads and trends, especially in evening bags, which range from antique to high fashion. All sorts of treasures are stocked here, everything from hologram-flecked nail polish to silk scarves.This aptly named store is often packed with women who
Alfies-Antique-Market
London
This is the biggest (and one of the best-stocked) conglomerates of antiques dealers in London, crammed into the premises of a 19th-century store. It has more than 370 stalls, showrooms, and workshops in over 3,252 sq. m (35,000 sq. ft.) of floor space. You'll find the biggest Susie Cooper (a well-known designer of tableware and ceramics for Wedgwood) collection in Europe here. A whole antiques district has grown up around Alfie's along Church Street.This is the biggest (and one of the best-stocked) conglomerates
Annies-Vintage-Costume-and-Textiles
London
This shop concentrates on carefully preserved dresses from the 1920s and 1930s but also has a range of clothing and textiles from the 1880s through the 1960s. A 1920s fully beaded dress will run you about £300 ($570), but there are scarves for £15 ($29), camisoles for £30 ($57), and a range of exceptional pieces priced between £50-£70 ($95-$133). Clothing is located on the main floor; textiles, including old lace, bed linens, and tapestries, are upstairs.This shop concentrates on carefully preserved dresses from the 1920s
Antiquarius
London
The recently redecorated Antiquarius echoes the artistic diversity of King's Road. More than 120 dealers offer specialized merchandise, usually of the small, domestic variety, such as antique and period jewelry, porcelain, silver, first-edition books, boxes, clocks, prints, and paintings, with an occasional piece of antique furniture and many items from the 1950s.The recently redecorated Antiquarius echoes the artistic diversity of King's
Anya-Hindmarch
London
Although her fashionable bags are sold at Harvey Nichols, Liberty, Harrods, and throughout the U.S. and Europe, this is the only place to see the complete range of Anya Hindmarch's handbags, wallets, purses, and key holders. Smaller items start at £40 ($76), whereas handbag prices start at £145 ($276), with alligator being the most expensive. The outlet is famous for its \"Be a Bag\" merchandise. You supply them with a photo which they print onto a bag of your choice. It takes 6 weeks to deliver, but they will ship overseas. The shop will also print personal inscriptions onto bags.Although her fashionable bags are sold at Harvey Nichols, Liberty,
Asprey-and-Garrard
London
This is as well-known and well-respected a name in luxury gift giving as anything you're likely to find in all of Britain, with a clientele that includes the likes of the Sultan of Brunei and Queen Elizabeth. Scattered over four floors of a dignified Victorian building, it's filled with antiques, porcelain, leather goods, crystal, clocks, and enough unusual objects of dignified elegance to stock an entire English country house.This is as well-known and well-respected a name in luxury
Asprey-and-Garrard
London
Previously known as Garrard & Co., this recently merged jeweler specializes in both antique and modern jewelry, and silverware. The in-house designers also produce pieces to order and do repairs. You can have a pair of pearl earrings or silver cufflinks for a £60 ($114) -- but the prices go nowhere but up from there.Previously known as Garrard & Co., this recently merged jeweler
Austin-Reed
London
Austin Reed has long stood for superior-quality clothing and excellent tailoring. Chester Barrie's off-the-rack suits, for example, are said to fit like tailor-made. The polite employees are unusually honest about telling you what looks good. The store always has a wide variety of top-notch jackets and suits, and men can outfit themselves from dressing gowns to overcoats. For women, there are carefully selected suits, separates, coats, shirts, knitwear, and accessories.Austin Reed has long stood for superior-quality clothing and excellent
Beau-Monde
London
This outlet earns its fame selling chic \"nouvelle couture\" for women -- fitted and adjusted to your body. All designs are by the locally famous London designer Sylvia Young. Her design philosophy is that a busy woman should be conscious of fashion, but not a victim of its whims, and clothes should work for her -- not against her. Her women's wear is comfortable and fashionable, but not stuffy.This outlet earns its fame selling chic \"nouvelle couture\" for
Belinda-Robertson
London
Some of the most beautiful and most chic cashmeres, in lovely colors, are sold at this centrally located outlet at Knightsbridge. Bold colors are a hallmark of Ms. Robertson's designs, ranging from carnival red to canary yellow. She designs for women, men, and children.Some of the most beautiful and most chic cashmeres, in
Berk
London
This store boasts one of the largest collections of cashmere sweaters in London -- at least the top brands. The outlet also carries capes, stoles, scarves, and camelhair sweaters.This store boasts one of the largest collections of cashmere
Bill-Ambergs
London
Most famous for his logo-free classic handbags, Amberg has opened his own shop and expanded his line to include luggage, picture frames, and furniture. Fans of Amberg's designs include Donna Karan, Romeo Gigli, Jerry Hall, and Christy Turlington. Given those celebrity clients, fashion-conscious shoppers may consider the £45 to £450 ($86-$855) price range of most items a steal.Most famous for his logo-free classic handbags, Amberg has opened
Bond-Street-Antiques-Centre
London
This place, in the heart of London's finest shopping district, enjoys a reputation for being London's preeminent center for antique jewelry, silver, watches, porcelain, glass, and Asian antiques and paintings.This place, in the heart of London's finest shopping district,
Boots-the-Chemist
London
This store has branches all over Britain. The house brands of beauty products are usually the best, including the original Boots line (try the cucumber facial mask), Boots's versions of The Body Shop (two lines, Global and Naturalistic), and Boots's versions of Chanel makeup (called No. 7). They also sell film, pantyhose (called tights), sandwiches, and all of life's other little necessities.This store has branches all over Britain. The house brands
Browns
London
This is the only place in London to find the designs of Alexander McQueen, head of the House of Givenchy in Paris and one of the fashion industry's stars. Producing his own cottons, silks, and plastics, McQueen creates revealing, feminine women's couture and ready-to-wear, and has started a menswear line. McQueen made his reputation creating shock-value apparel that was more photographed than worn. But recently, fashion critics have called his new outfits \"consumer friendly.\" Browns has introduced \"Browns Living,\" an eclectic array of lifestyle products. Browns stocks a range of designers, including Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana. Across the street, Browns Focus, 38-39 S. Molton St. (tel. 020/7514-0063), stocks younger, more daring designs. Just down the street, Browns Labels for Less, 50 S. Molton St. (tel. 020/7514-0052), is a discount outlet designer store.This is the only place in London to find the
Burberry
London
The name has been synonymous with raincoats ever since Edward VII ordered his valet to \"bring my Burberry\" when the skies threatened. An impeccably trained staff sells the famous raincoats, plus excellent men's shirts, sportswear, knitwear, and accessories. Raincoats are available in women's sizes and styles as well. Prices are high, but you get quality and prestige.The name has been synonymous with raincoats ever since Edward
Camden-Arts-Centre
London
Hailed by The Times of London as \"the best place to see contemporary art in north London,\" the Camden Arts Centre has a cafe, bookstore, and studios in addition to its exhibition galleries, where the displays are frequently changed.Hailed by The Times of London as \"the best place
Cecilia-Colman-Gallery
London
One of London's most established crafts galleries, Cecilia Colman features decorative ceramics, studio glass, jewelry, and metalwork. Among the offerings are glass sculptures by Lucien Simon, jewelry by Caroline Taylor, and pottery by Simon Rich. Exhibitions of contemporary original works are featured. There's also a large selection of mirrors and original-design perfume bottles.One of London's most established crafts galleries, Cecilia Colman features
Charbonnel-et-Walker
London
Charbonnel et Walker is famous for its hot chocolate in winter (buy it by the tin) and its chocolate-covered strawberries, available whenever strawberries are available or in season. The company will send messages of thanks or love spelled out on the chocolates themselves. Ready-made presentation boxes are also available.Charbonnel et Walker is famous for its hot chocolate in
Childrens-Book-Centre
London
With thousands of titles, this is the best place to go for children's books. Fiction is arranged according to age, up to 16. There are also videos and toys for kids.With thousands of titles, this is the best place to
Contemporary-Applied-Arts
London
This association encourages traditional and progressive contemporary artwork. Many of Britain's best-established craftspeople, as well as promising talents, are represented within this contemporary-looking space. The gallery houses a diverse display of glass, ceramics, textiles, wood, furniture, jewelry, and metalwork -- all by contemporary artisans. A program of special exhibitions, including solo and small-group shows, focuses on innovations in craftwork. There are new exhibitions every six weeks.This association encourages traditional and progressive contemporary artwork. Many of
Culpeper-the-Herbalist
London
You'll have to put up with a cramped space to check out all the food, bath, and aromatherapy products, but it's worth it. Stock up on essential oils, or go for the dream pillows, candles and sachets.You'll have to put up with a cramped space to
DAKS
London
Opened in 1936 as the home of DAKS clothing, DAKS has been going strong ever since. It's known for menswear -- its basement-level men's shoe department is a model of the way quality shoes should be fitted and sold -- as well as women's fashions, perfume, jewelry, and lingerie. Many of the clothes are lighthearted, carefully made, and casually elegant. Solid and dependable, this is a well-established store whose core market is male and female clients ages 30 to 50. Clothes aren't particularly cutting edge (and indeed, many of the regular clients here aren't looking for that), except for the recently inaugurated youth line, Daks E1.Opened in 1936 as the home of DAKS clothing, DAKS
David-Linley-Furniture
London
This is a showcase for the remarkable furniture of Viscount Linley, son of the late Princess Margaret. His designs are complex. For example, his Apsley House Desk is done in French walnut with ebony and nickel-plated detailing, contains secret drawers, and is rimmed with a miniature of the neoclassical Apsley House. Linley's clients include Elton John, Mick Jagger, and Nina Campbell. The director at the Victoria and Albert Museum predicts that Linley's furnishings and accessories will become \"the antiques of the future.\"This is a showcase for the remarkable furniture of Viscount
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