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Hailed by The Times of London as "the best place to see contemporary art in north London," this gallery opened after a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. Today it invites you to its cafe, bookstore, studios, and exhibition galleries, where the displays are frequently...
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Some of London's most sophisticated kitchenware is sold here, items that may not be available in your hometown store. The range is from Edward S. Wohl's charming bird's-eye maple breadboards to John Julian Sainsbury's black granite mortar with a stainless-steel-handled...
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This is an emporium of the unexpected, with original products for both adults and children as well as the home. It's strongest on what they call "bedroom must-haves," embracing bed linen, throws, cushions, and the like. Vintage finds along with designer pieces -- often...
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Go to the Conduit Street shop if you can; it stocks the entire range of inserts and books at prices that will floor you -- half what you pay in the U.S.
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.
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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 mere £60...
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This is a showcase for the remarkable furniture of Viscount Linley, son of the late Princess Margaret. He designs pieces of furniture of a complex nature. For example, one of his designs, called the Apsley House Desk, is built in French walnut with ebony and nickel-plated...
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This self-taught British handbag designer, who launched her business in 1989, is known as the finest such designer in London. Many of the world's greatest retail outlets, such as Neiman Marcus, sell her handbags. Her signature handbags, such as the "Florist Basket" and the...
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Despite its name, this is a showcase for some of the best young designers for men. It's very cutting edge without dipping into the extremes of male fashion. The Library is famous for having introduced Helmut Lang to London, and now features such designers as Fabrizio del...
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Amazingly, you can sometimes get 90% off designer clothing for both men and women at this outlet. Of course, you've got to sift through 140 rails of clothing and accessories, much of which had a good reason for not selling in the first place. The shop claims it caters to...
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The British press has labeled interior designer Kelly Hoppen as its own minimalist Martha Stewart (pre-scandal). Hoppen's designer emporium on Fulham Road opened to great fanfare, and even Hoppen herself has been pleased with the "stock just flying out." Expect a little bit...
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London's largest stock of antique prints, ranging from the 17th up to the 20th centuries, is on sale here. Obviously, views of London are the biggest-selling items. Some prints depict significant moments in the city's history, including the Great Fire. Of course, the...
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This is a South Bank complex of shops, restaurants, and bars open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 6pm (dining and drinking establishments are open later). Lying 2 minutes by foot from Oxo Tower Wharf, it is filled with some of London's most skilled craftspeople, turning out...
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This department store remains one of the most tried-and-true, traditional outlets in London. Their motto is that they are never knowingly undersold, and they mean it. We've always found great bargains at this store, most recently in a clearance sale of fine earthenware by...
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An ideal place to find an offbeat souvenir. The Map House sells antique maps and engravings, plus a vast selection of old prints of London and England, both original and reproduction. The cost of a century-old original engraving begins at £22 ($42).
This outlet earns its fame selling chic but affordable "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...
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Established in 1978, this company controls the largest inventories of architectural remnants in the U.K., with warehouses chock-full of mantelpieces, stained-glass windows, antique doors, statuary, ecclesiastical accessories (including, among others, assorted pews from...
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Noted the world over for their cobalt-blue bottles, these chic bath, beauty, and aromatherapy products are must-haves for those who pooh-pooh The Body Shop as too common. Prices are higher in the United States, so stock up here.
Attracting throngs in a neighborhood whose pedestrian traffic is almost overwhelming, this is one of the largest record and CD stores in Europe. Sprawling over four floors, it's practically a tourist attraction in its own right. In addition to a huge selection of music,...
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This world-famous chocolate maker has invaded Covent Garden with the tastiest sweets in town. The store offers London's finest selection of chocolates, with some seasonal products. In addition to handcrafted chocolates, the salespeople here hawk the chocolate jam.
This store has another branch in Mayfair, at 21 Bruton St., W1 (tel. 020/7629-4559), but the hours are better at the Covent Garden location. 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...
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This store has branches all over Britain. The house brands of beauty products are usually the best, including original Boots products (try the cucumber facial mask), Boots's versions of The Body Shop (two lines, Global and Naturalistic), and Boots's versions of Chanel makeup...
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