Shopping Centre shopping in Birmingham
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Custard Factory
So named because the building was constructed by custard magnate Sir Alfred Bird, this centrepiece of Digbeth’s regeneration is full of original, independent shops. At Urban Village and General Stores, rifle through artfully arranged rails of such vintage delights as handmade brogues, leather cases, woollen skirts and paisley cravats. The Bead Shop allows you to pick-and mix baubles to make your own designer piece. Commission your own T-shirt at Street Print (from £8), then check out the chaises longues and anglepoise lamps at Fragile Design’s 20th-century furniture store. Finally, top it all off by tucking in to a mezzaluna (baby naan) in Yumm Deli’s tiny dining space. L…
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Bullring
The Bullring will have you exercising your leg muscles as well as your credit card: its 160 shops cover an area the size of 26 football pitches. At one end sits the iconic Selfridges store – looking like an immense, bobbly, space-age handbag – at the other is a vast Debenhams. In between are more mainstream brands than you can shake a shopping bag at, plus restaurants and cafes in which to rest your weary feet.
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Mailbox
Label-hungry fashion fans head here for designer boutiques and superswish department store Harvey Nichols. The whole exclusive bundle is arranged in a rebuilt mail-sorting offi ce. Its sleek restaurants and bars attract a classy night-time crowd.
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