Dear Anglophiles: I recently discovered an interesting and useful website named "SalesGossip," which provides free downloadable maps of some of London's top shopping districts, and the website writers have been kind enough to write a guest post for Anglophiles United, describing what they offer. They point out high-end designer shops as well as "high street stores" (i.e., popular retail stores). If you're in London this summer, as many will be, you'll want this info!
Your Guide to Shopping in London
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SalesGossip
by
SalesGossip
2012 is a very special year for London with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games, so if you’re planning a visit this summer you’re sure to find a party atmosphere wherever you go – and lots of union jack souvenirs in the shops!
Any lover of London will know that there is a diverse mix of shops to cover during a visit to the city, so at SalesGossip we’ve designed a series of 6 London Shopping Walks to help you find your favourite shops and discover some new ones too. Each location has its own unique vibe – but what they all share is being home to the best of British design, from top designers as well as high street stores.
Easy-to-follow maps show you the route from shop to shop and when you’ve got your hands full with bags packed with bargains, we’ll even recommend where to stop for a spot of afternoon tea.
Try them all, or pick the one that suits your style:
Carnaby Street: Bang in central London, the swinging 60s hotspot is still the place to find quirky boutiques and designer brands.
Find: Jack Wills, Liberty
Shoreditch: An easy journey from Olympic Park, this shopping trip provides the ideal opportunity to see more of London. A hub of creativity industry, you’ll find some of the city's coolest retro fashion shops, or why not hunt for hidden treasures at the vintage market?
Find: Brick Lane Market, Barbour
Savile Row: The ultimate shopping guide for gentlemen takes you along the street synonymous with the finest bespoke tailoring. World leaders, royalty and film stars have all had their suits made here. Don’t miss the sweet treats at Fortnum & Mason nearby.
Find: Hackett, Fortnum & Mason
Covent Garden: In the streets surrounding the historic piazza high street fashion stores stand alongside exclusive beauty outlets and designer boutiques – so there really is something for everyone. Plus, street performers will ensure you’re kept entertained.
Find: Lyle & Scott, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Theatres
Sloane Square: The shopping walk for lovers of luxury fashion, this is your guide to the exclusive London shopping destinations of Knightsbridge, Sloane Square and Chelsea. You might just spot the Duchess of Cambridge shopping here.
Find: Harrods, Burberry, Paul Smith, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood
Primrose Hill: Home to celebrities including Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Jude Law and Gwen Stefani, this is your guide to where the stars shop. Join them browsing some of the best designer fashion boutiques in London.
Find: Matches Fashion, posh delis and bakeries, London Zoo
The London Shopping Walks can be downloaded free of charge from SalesGossip, where you can also find out about all the latest fashion and beauty sales in London.
Any lover of London will know that there is a diverse mix of shops to cover during a visit to the city, so at SalesGossip we’ve designed a series of 6 London Shopping Walks to help you find your favourite shops and discover some new ones too. Each location has its own unique vibe – but what they all share is being home to the best of British design, from top designers as well as high street stores.
Easy-to-follow maps show you the route from shop to shop and when you’ve got your hands full with bags packed with bargains, we’ll even recommend where to stop for a spot of afternoon tea.
Try them all, or pick the one that suits your style:
Carnaby Street: Bang in central London, the swinging 60s hotspot is still the place to find quirky boutiques and designer brands.
Find: Jack Wills, Liberty
Shoreditch: An easy journey from Olympic Park, this shopping trip provides the ideal opportunity to see more of London. A hub of creativity industry, you’ll find some of the city's coolest retro fashion shops, or why not hunt for hidden treasures at the vintage market?
Find: Brick Lane Market, Barbour
Savile Row: The ultimate shopping guide for gentlemen takes you along the street synonymous with the finest bespoke tailoring. World leaders, royalty and film stars have all had their suits made here. Don’t miss the sweet treats at Fortnum & Mason nearby.
Find: Hackett, Fortnum & Mason
Covent Garden: In the streets surrounding the historic piazza high street fashion stores stand alongside exclusive beauty outlets and designer boutiques – so there really is something for everyone. Plus, street performers will ensure you’re kept entertained.
Find: Lyle & Scott, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Theatres
Sloane Square: The shopping walk for lovers of luxury fashion, this is your guide to the exclusive London shopping destinations of Knightsbridge, Sloane Square and Chelsea. You might just spot the Duchess of Cambridge shopping here.
Find: Harrods, Burberry, Paul Smith, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood
Primrose Hill: Home to celebrities including Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Jude Law and Gwen Stefani, this is your guide to where the stars shop. Join them browsing some of the best designer fashion boutiques in London.
Find: Matches Fashion, posh delis and bakeries, London Zoo
The London Shopping Walks can be downloaded free of charge from SalesGossip, where you can also find out about all the latest fashion and beauty sales in London.
