Kensington & Hyde Park
Garish and stylish in equal measure, perennially crowded Harrods is an obligatory stop for visitors, from the cash-strapped to the big spenders. The stock…
Must-see shopping in Kensington & Hyde Park
Kensington & Hyde Park
Steeped in literary charm and a perfect antidote to impersonal book superstores, this three-storey bookshop in an 18th-century premises inhabits its own…
Kensington & Hyde Park
A burst of colour and Gallic creative exuberance, Pylones is always such a breath of fresh air, despite the location in a mall up the escalators at the…
Kensington & Hyde Park
The original design store (going strong since 1987), the Conran Shop is a treasure trove of beautiful things – from radios to sunglasses, kitchenware to…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Walking into Pickett as an adult is a bit like walking into a sweet shop as a child: the exquisite leather goods are all so colourful and beautiful that…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Before checking out of the V&A, stop by the ground-floor shop facing the Cromwell Rd entrance and rummage through a stirring and very sharp display of …
Kensington & Hyde Park
Over three floors, Peter Harrington has a huge collection of first editions, signed modern art prints (Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Bridget Riley,…
Kensington & Hyde Park
At London’s temple of high fashion, you’ll find Chloé and Balenciaga bags, the city’s best denim range, a massive make-up hall with exclusive lines and…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Famed British scent-maker Jo Malone opened this shop in 2013, here on a street where she once had a job as a young florist. It features the entrepreneur's…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Dating to 1873, Church's is a byword for elegant craftsmanship, manufacturing shoes that ooze quality and may even last you a lifetime (if pampered). The…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Stepping through the door of this cute branch of the famous perfumery – dating to 1870 – is like walking into a floral spray of hyacinths, roses and…
Kensington & Hyde Park
This spiffing poster shop is a necessary stop for collectors of vintage celluloid memorabilia, nostalgic browsers or film buffs. Prints are all original…
Kensington & Hyde Park
A seductively inviting stink greets you as you near this cheesemonger, thanks to its 500 varieties of mostly British and French cheeses. Ask the…
Kensington & Hyde Park
An upmarket department store housed in a Grade II–listed 1930s building that occupies an entire block, Peter Jones's fortes are china, furnishings and…
Kensington & Hyde Park
The motto 'One man's rubbish is another man's treasure' couldn't be truer in this part of London, where the 'rubbish' is made up of designer gowns,…
