Edinburgh Shopping

  1. Arkangel

    Owners Janey and Lulu will help you pick out a glamorous outfit from their carefully selected wardrobe of off-beat European chic and vintage fashion - look out for designer wear by Antoine & Lilli and Irene Van Ryb, and jewellery by Angela Caputi and Martine Boissy.

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  2. Armstrong's

    Armstrong's is an Edinburgh fashion institution (established in 1840, no less), a quality vintage clothes emporium offering everything from elegant 1940s dresses to funky 1970s flares. As well as retro fashion, it's a great place to hunt for 'previously owned' kilts and Harris tweed, or to seek inspiration for that fancy-dress party.

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  3. Boudiche

    Boudiche is a divinely decadent boudoir designed to make shopping for lingerie a lush, leisurely experience - you can try on basques and bustiers in the opulent changing rooms, each one equipped with a mirrored dressing table and an antique bell to call for a shop attendant.

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  4. Corniche

    A major stockist of designer clothes for women, with a selection of big-name labels such as Jean-Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, Anna Sui, Katharine Hamnett and Alexander McQueen. The branch next door concentrates on designer menswear.

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  5. Cruise

    An ornately corniced and pilastered foyer leads into three floors of white-painted, minimalist art-gallery-like decor showing off the best of mainstream designer labels for men and women, including Paul Smith, Jasper Conran, Hugo Boss, Joseph Tricot, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. The Old Town branch stocks men's casual wear.

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  6. Designs on Cashmere

    Rug up against chilly Edinburgh days in the soft arms of cashmere, one of Scotland's classic buys. This store has a wide collection of traditional and modern knitwear, with both the Pringle and Princess of Wales ranges represented. All you need is a labrador or two and you're ready for a roam around the heather.

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  7. Greensleeves

    If you want to buy a designer dress without breaking the bank, have a flick through the racks at Greensleeves, which specialises in high-quality secondhand clothes, handbags and shoes, many with designer labels.

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  8. Helen Bateman

    From sparkly stilettos and sleek satin pumps to 1950s-style open-sided court shoes and soft suede loafers, Helen Bateman's shop has every kind of handmade shoe and boot you could wish for. You can even order customised satin shoes - slingbacks, pumps or kitten heels - dyed to any colour and decorated with whatever your heart desires.

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  9. Ocean

    Sells a fantastic range of jewellery in contemporary designs by top Scottish and international designers, including silver, gemstones and pearls. Also watches by Steel and Opex, and handbags by matt & nat.

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  10. Whistles

    Crisp white and hot pink decor sets off the racks of designer clothes for women in this branch of the well-known London-based store. Lots of little black dresses here - just the place if you're looking for something a little more formal for that special occasion - as well as quirky and off-beat styles.

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