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Designer, Fashion shopping in London

  1. A

    Sharpeye

    For durable men’s street wear check out Barrie K Sharpe’s collection of loose trousers, tees, shorts and boots with their ‘inna city’ ethos. Lasts a lifetime this stuff.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Antoni & Alison

    The original independent London fashion house, A&A sell quirky tees, mad floral skirts, gorgeous leather purses and funky cashmere knits among other gorgeous little things in its Rosebery Ave shop. Look out for its brilliant sales.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Koh Samui

    It’s high-end fashion galore at this little­ boutique that prides itself on finding new designer talent and specialises in floaty pieces from Brit designers such as Chloé, Marc Jacobs, Clements Ribeiro and Julien MacDonald. You’ll drool over the handsome Chloé bags.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Pringle

    Fabulously classy and somehow sexy at the same time (we’re talking golfers’ V-necks and knitted cardies), this traditional Brit brand turned slightly hip when London rekindled its passion for knitwear. An item will set you back at least £150, however.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Hoxton Boutique

    If you want to look like a true Hoxtonite, come here for your (women’s) street wear – there’s Isabel Marant, Hussein Chalayan, Repetto shoes and the shop’s own brand, +HOBO+. The boutique is meant to resemble Studio 54, with a mirror ball, white walls and neon lights.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Bread & Honey

    This unexpectedly located slice of retail heaven on up-and-coming Whitecross St is a great place to buy fun, bright yet accessible clothing selected by the two French owners, Laurent and Laurent. Here you’ll find a selection of mens- and womenswear from Modern Amusement, Stüssy and Lee, among others.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Junky Styling

    On retail-friendly Dray Walk, Junky ‘recycles’ traditional suits into sleek, eye-­catching fashion pieces. A man’s jacket might become a woman’s halterneck top, for example, or tiny shorts with heart-shaped hot-water bottles for back pockets. Menswear includes short-sleeved half-shirts/half–T-shirts, and jackets with sweatsuit-material sleeves and suit-material hoods. Bring your own clothes to be transformed.

    reviewed