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Shopping

While visiting London’s cultural heavyweights can easily occupy an entire trip, make sure to leave some time for some consumer pursuits here, too – the city does have some of the best shops in Europe.

In fact, London distinguishes itself by proffering some of the best menswear in the world – Jermyn Street is the address for bespoke tailors and superb shirts, ties, suits, toiletries, and shoes. Nearby, you’ll also find another world’s best in the multi-storey Fortnum and Mason (181 Piccadilly), where you can stock up on rich British foodstuffs, sterling silver, fine porcelain, and more. Another superlative one-stop shop is, of course, the legendary Harrods (87-135 Brompton Rd.), where you can pick up a ubiquitous Harrods bag from £11.95. Also in the vicinity are High Street, known for its streetwear shops (think Diesel, Miss Sixty, etc.) and Sloane Street, the shopping address frequented by the late Princess Di and Fergie when they were still known as Sloane Rangers and wore pearls and tweeds – not gowns and tiaras; Harvey Nichols (109–125 Knightsbridge), is our favored one-stop shop here. Of course, no London shopper should miss out on Oxford Street, home to most local and international chain stores. Those looking for vintage or unusual togs, used records and CDs, tattoo parlors, and more should head to Camden Market, the city’s terrific alternative shopping address.