Cool shopping spots in London
Have you any plans to travel to London this spring? If you have and are a shopaholic, London is the ideal shopping destination to visit. Besides its world-class attractions, the city is a treasure trove for wannabe shoppers with trendy boutiques, exclusive high-end shopping spots and one-of-a-kind speciality stores etc.
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Some of the best places to shop in London include the following:
Oxford Street: The Street is synonymous with the finest of shopping venues and probably is among the busiest of shopping areas in the city. It is home to an eclectic variety of shopping options including more than 300 stores and outlets, which offer the best of international and British designers. Among the most popular shopping spots in the area is Selfridges, which offers the best of designer wear, food, furniture etc. It is among the most visited department stores in the city with its window displays always attracting a lot of attention! If you want to shop in a more relaxed environment it is best to shop on weekdays as the weekend tends to get overcrowded and noisy.
Knightsbridge: Among the trendiest retail spots in the city Knightsbridge is one of the more appealing and attractive areas in the centre of the city. It ranks among the top locations in London for the best of high-end shopping and is home to the legendary Harrods department store. The store’s spread over seven storeys and stocks the largest range of premium as well as everyday items. It is said if you do not find what you want at Harrods the chances of finding it anywhere else in the world is slim. Harrods attracts millions of visitors every year and along with Harvey Nichols are the two most visited department stores in London. While in Knightsbridge, head to Sloan Street famed for upscale designer flagship stores of the likes of Dior, Armani and Gucci among other brands.
Bond Street: Another very exclusive shopping spot in London is Bond Street where celebrities and the super wealthy visit when they want to shop for the finest brands. It is home to showrooms of the biggest brands and designers suited for those with very deep pockets and extravagant tastes. Along with designer clothing, it also has some of the most exclusive jewellers in the business having their showrooms like Cartier, Tiffany & Co etc. Bond Street comprises of both Old Bond and New Bond Streets. One of the largest and most famous auction houses Sotheby’s is also located in the area.
King’s Road: The area gained prominence from the 60s onwards and is now the place to shop for high-end items with designer boutiques and interiors decoration stores etc. Visitors shopping at King’s Road must be willing to shell out some fantastic prices as the area is famous for upscale shopping venues. Along with the finest contemporary designer wear, there also are some great spots to shop for vintage clothing items. Be prepared to see some famous faces as the area is a popular shopping venue for celebrities.
Carnaby Street: Another shopping spot to come to the forefront in the 60s was Carnaby Street. It is regarded as the birthplace of the modernist movement in the country. The movement was founded by rebellious teens, looking to break away from traditions and customs and adopt rock music and avant-garde fashion wear. Carnaby Street is still synonymous with cutting edge fashion with a variety