STREET SHOPPING IN LONDON THAT YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO MISS

The British Capital, London have always been known as one of the Fashion Capitals of the World because of the number of couturiers, fashion shows, Bespoke Outlets, High End Fashion Boutiques and Designer Shops with highly fashion conscious local crowd in the city. The city is known for some irreversible contributions to the Fashion World from their legendary designers to the till date Show Stoppers on the Ramps. But what makes London stand out among all the others is the effect and influence that Fashion has on its people, and the way the streets dress itself up after every changing Fashion Cycle. Also known as major Fashion Highlight, Street shopping at London is one thing that Fashionistas from all across the world look forward to. It is said to be an out of the world experience. So let’s take a glimpse of what sells on these British Streets.

Oxford Street

The bustling Oxford Street with about 300 outlets, designer shops, boutiques and landmark stores, is rightly called the heart of London Shopping. One can find some of the most famous designer brands and their outlets on this street that boasts of Fashion and Style, and also look out for the latest trends of the season. Brands like Debenhams, John Lewis, Harrods, Selfridges and TopShop are some of the top notches that you would find here. Besides these a trip through the Berwick Street and the St. Christopher Place is a must for a peek of the lovely Fashion Boutiques of London.

Covent Garden

Serving as a market area since the early Middle Ages, Covent Garden is one shopping destination in London that is a must visit. It is a Mecca for shopaholics with its galore of varieties and wonderful shopping outlets. Top notch clothing brands like Zara, Urban Outfitters, UCB, Diesel, Replay, Mango have their retail outlets at the Covent, complimented perfectly by trendy accessory brands as Office, Footlocker and Size. A series of amazing coffee shops line the piazza and the market, where one can catch a little refreshment in between shopping, and watch a little act by the mimic artists frequenting the place.

Bond Street

Bond Street is the Paradise in London for all Fashion Lovers, with the Old Bond Street and New Bond Street coming together in a confluence of numerous high end Designer Brands and Fashion Retailers. Donna Karan, Armani, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Versace, Burberry are some of the renowned Fashion Giants with their shops on Bond Street. Also the house for world’s best jewelers namely, Cartier, Tiffany and Asprey, Bond Street is one destination you would swear by if fashion is your passion. Besides the Fashion, the Street is also known to be  host to a number of Antique shops and Sotheby’s Auction House, attracting customers with a penchant for the vintage.

Carnaby Street

The infamous street in London where the Fashion revolution started in the 1960s, and Time Magazine described the phase as “Swinging London”. At modern times the Carnaby still has it, with its taste for fashion and home to designers, attracting flocking customers all the year round. Around 140 shops selling the variety, complimented by Bars and Cafes for a little hangout, Carnaby is the destination for shoppers. Besides some of the Fashion Couturiers and Boutiques, the street is home to multiple brands like Puma, Diesel, Replay, American Apparel and many more, followed by Cosmetic giants like Mac and Cowshed. So if shopping and a little hangout with friends is what you love, Carnaby is the place to visit.

The King’s Road

Named after King Charles II’s thoroughfare route between Whitehall and Hampton Court Palace, King’s Road is another destination influential in the “Swinging London” fashion revolution. Home to the first outlet of Punk Fashion Designer Vivienne Westwood, the King’s Road is a convergence of shops, restaurants and cafes that would complete your wonderful shopping experience. High end Brands like Jigsaw, French Connection, Benetton and with the American Classics selling Vintage Levis and Tux, King’s Road has much to offer to its shoppers. Apart from clothing and apparels, it also hosts accessory and exquisite shoe brands to fully satisfy the shopping spree.