LISTINGS SHOPPING




FENWICK

63 New Bond Street, W1A 3BS. Bond Street/Oxford Circus

T: 020 7629 9161. www.fenwick.co.uk Fenwick is a good ‘all-in-one’ store, worth visiting before heading to the boutiques and designer shops on Bond Street.

FORTNUM & MASON

181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER.
Piccadilly Circus/Green Park

T: 020 7734 8040.
www.fortnumandmason.com
Selling a wide range of high-quality food, drink and gifts, it’s the place to head for old-fashioned elegance.

HAMLEYS

188-196 Regent Street, W1B 5BT.
Oxford Circus

T: 0870 333 2455. www.hamleys.com
Toy heaven for kids of all ages over seven
fl oors. There’s a real buzz of excitement as staff demonstrate the latest toys.

HARRODS

87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL.
Knightsbridge

T: 020 7730 1234. www.harrods.com
A London institution. Fantastic for window shopping and gazing in awe at the food hall.

HARVEY NICHOLS

109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ.
Knightsbridge

T: 020 7235 5000.
www.harveynichols.com
For a shopping experience with a difference, head to ultra-cool Harvey Nics for dazzling designer togs and the Fifth Floor Restaurant.


HEAL’S

196 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7LQ.
Goodge Street

T: 020 7636 1666. www.heals.co.uk Beautiful things for beautiful homes, from teapots to three-piece suites.

HMV

150 Oxford Street, W1D 1DJ.
Oxford Circus

T: 0845 602 7800. www.hmv.co.uk
This three-storey fl agship store stocks everything from CDs, DVDs and books to posters, games and gadgets.

HOUSE OF FRASER

318 Oxford Street, W1C 1HF.
Bond Street

T: 0844 800 3752. www.houseoffraser.co.uk Mixing young fashion with more upmarket brands, it’s good for stocking up on fashion basics and accessories.


JOHN LEWIS

278-306 Oxford Street, W1C 1DX. Oxford Circus/Bond Street

T: 020 7629 7711.
www.johnlewis.com
Traditional department store selling fabric, clothes, accessories, homeware and gifts. Expect excellent service.

LIBERTY

210-220 Regent Street, W1B 5AH.
Oxford Circus

T: 020 7734 1234. www.liberty.co.uk Transformed from a dowdy department store into a leader in fashion and homeware. Loads of goodies under one roof.

MARKS & SPENCER

458 Oxford Street, W1C 1AP.
Marble Arch

T: 020 7935 7954.
www.marksandspencer.com
The legendary Marble Arch branch of M&S is simply huge. It’s the best place to pick up all the latest M&S designs from the widest selection of stock.

PETER JONES

Sloane Square, SW1W 8EL.
Sloane Square

T: 020 7730 3434. www.peterjones.co.uk In partnership with John Lewis, this store carries all the same brands as the others with a dash more style.

SELFRIDGES

400 Oxford Street, W1A 2LR.
Bond Street

T: 0870 837 7377. www.selfridges.com
For a complete shopping experience, you can’t beat Selfridges. Designer clothes, high street brands, furniture, books and more.

TOPSHOP/TOP MAN

214 Oxford Street, W1C 1DA.
Oxford Circus

T: 020 7636 7700. www.topshop.co.uk Celebs and mere mortals fl ock in droves to Topshop’s fl agship store — a great place to stock up on the season’s colours and styles.

DESIGNER

AGN�S B

35-36 Floral Street, WC2E 9DJ.
Covent Garden

T: 020 7379 1992. www.agnesb.com

Understated Parisian chic and classic designs.


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W2L choice: Recession bargains

1. PRIMARK

You can’t beat Primark for bargain basement fashion, despite its questionable ethics. www.primark.co.uk

2. H&M

Check out the latest Matthew Williamson-designed clobber at a fraction of the usual price at this high street staple. www.hm.com

3. TOPSHOP/TOP MAN

From pieces designed by Kate Moss to fashion basics, it’s hard to beat Topshop for style and price. www.topshop.com



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