London is at the forefront of the creative industry, and brings it's own unique English style to the international fashion and design scenes. As a result you'll see that most of the big brands are represented here, but as may notice i…Open the full description
London is at the forefront of the creative industry, and brings it's own unique English style to the international fashion and design scenes. As a result you'll see that most of the big brands are represented here, but as may notice in our guide it's the up and coming retail that you'll want to keep an eye on. Keep away from Oxford Street and you're bound to find something a little more unique.
Backyard Market
Shopping
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In a market focussed predominantly on art and design, you're destined to find something completely unique to take home with you. The stalls are tightly packed in and overflowing with designer clothing, jewellery, prints and sculpture. There's also an international food section, why not sample some foreign home cooked dishes and homely prices?
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Getty Images Gallery
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18
1
Getty's vision is to make their collection accessible. The numerous themed collections they exhibit are free and they offer authentic affordable photographs, hand-printed on site in their own darkrooms. This is an amazing opportunity to find a unique memento in the form of captured modern history.
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Private, Professional & Fun Photo Shoot in London
Prices from
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EUR
Duration
1 h
Languages
English
Brixton Village
Shopping
31
6
You'll be spoiled for choice here, there's everything, it's quality, and it's reasonably priced. The only downside is having to decide. Grab a drink while you explore the winding lofty arcades and find something that takes your fancy. Sit in the market rows and enjoy the live music while you eat, then walk it off to Federation for a coffee after.
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Portobello Road Market
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41
9
The range of stores here will keep you entertained for hours hunting for your legitimate, unique London souvenir, but Portobello road offers numerous other gems, notably the historic Electric Cinema and Diner where you're bound to spot a celebrity.
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Boxpark
Shopping
21
1
If you're planning adventurers to the East and beyond, then Boxpark is a great place to start, break-up or end your day out. The unique retail downstairs is outmatched only by the rooftop bars above, prefect on those sun drenched afternoons. If a movie or music is more your speed, the artificial grass on the Western edge has your name on it.
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The Boundary
Shopping
10
0
The Boundary has everything you need for a cosy weekend away. Twelve individually designed guest bedrooms + five suites, three restaurants and bars and even a small bakery. Before an awesome night out you can always use the therapy services like a massage or beauty treatment in your own bedroom.
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Private, Professional & Fun Photo Shoot in London
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Duration
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Languages
English
Camden Lock Market
Shopping
20
13
The stalls have a similar sense of style and it's mostly about finding the best quality of the item for the best price, also making better partnerships along the way. Vintage, tattoos, leather, corset dresses from the 16th century upgraded through the years along with their style of boots and leather jackets!!
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Columbia Rd Flower Market
Shopping
21
4
Flowers aside, Columbia Rd is lined with sixty independent shops comprising of deli's, antiques and gardening stores, café's and restaurants. This is a great place to spend the morning shopping, eating and soaking up the atmosphere, and the sheer influx of hipsters can only mean you're onto a good thing. Surprisingly, everything is quite cheap.
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Blitz
Shopping
19
1
Blitz offers you a shopping experience you'll struggle to find anywhere else, frequented by fashion experts and celebrities alike. Vintage fans will have no need to go elsewhere, but there's also a coffee-bar and home-wares department to guarantee you'll be browsing away for some time in style and comfort.
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Dover Street Market
Design & Clothes
11
0
Edgy interior design, cool beats, coffee and merchandise displays that have you drooling over every garment, one could be absorbed in this gallery-esk store for hours. In-house artist collaborations are a regular feature, ensuring that the customer experience is constantly evolving visually. Things are certainly pricey, but you can appreciate why.
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Kristina Records
Design & Clothes
4
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Kristina attracts music fans and artists from all over London. It's generally pretty quiet inside, and DJ's will appreciate the opportunity to contemplate selections and give tracks a good lengthy listen before deciding what they want. The range extends across new and second-hand vinyl, covering most genres.
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Walden Books
Design & Clothes
0
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Walden Books is a proper hidden gem with even more hidden gems inside! They have an extensive range of great quality second hand books that turn out to be rare finds for other book lovers. The staff very friendly, welcoming and always offer a helping hand.
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Alfies Antiques Market
Shopping
9
1
A big mess of vintage and antique furniture. A little rooftop perfect for a break or a quick lunch.
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St. Christopher's Place
Shopping
8
3
So you've done the high street shops and department stores on Oxford Street. If you want an escape for a few hours or even just 30 minutes you can. In just moments you can step away from it all. You can watch the world go by in the square or sip on a traditional pint in the Lamb & Flag pub.
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