[hautechild]

My office has just moved to the city, does anyone know of somewhere (EC2 or thereabouts) to buy fashion magazines? I think the WH Smiths in Liverpool St sometimes has some of the foreign Vogues but I'm looking for somewhere that sells more of the quarterly/biannual magazines.

[tweeds]

If you can get out to Clerkenwell, there's Magma bookshop on Clerkenwell Rd, otherwise can't think of anything else in the city. Present on Shoreditch High St has a selection of publications, mostly menswear-related.

[delerith]

Here you are
Enjoy London shopping!

What: Lainey Showroom Sale
Why: Felix Rey accessories, Ebony & Ivory scarves, ZM925 jewellery and more from £15.
When: Tues., 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Brompton Club, 92b Old Brompton Rd., SW7 5LR (020 7568 5906).


What: Elle Macpherson Intimates and Stella McCartney
Why: Discounted lingerie, loungewear and sleepwear.
When: Tues. & Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Bendon, Axtell House, 23-24 Warwick St., 3rd flr., W1B 5NQ.

What: Lingerie Sale
Why: Damaris, Beautiful Bottoms, Sexy Panties and Naughty Knickers and more from £5. When: Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA.

What: Nicholas Kirkwood
Why: Up to 80 per cent off shoes.
When: Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Swarovski Crystallized Lounge, 24 Great Marlborough St., 1st flr., W1F 7HU.


What: Orla Kiely
Why: Clothing, bags and accessories starting at £10
When: Thurs.-12 Dec. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Dray Walk Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln., E1 6QL. Admission is £1.


What: Peter Jensen
Why: Up to 70 per cent off ready-to-wear and accesories.
When: Fri.-12 Dec. Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Look East Studios (buzzer 1), 18-24 Shacklewell Ln., E8 2EZ.

What: Semon Cashmere
Why: Mongolian cashmere clothing and accessories from £39.
When: 13 Dec. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 5 Bywell Pl., 53 Wells St., W1T 3DN (01908 233640).


What: Tata Naka
Why: Clothing and accessories from £10.
When: 13-18 Dec. Mon., Tues., Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Where: Brigade House, 8 Parsons Green, 3rd flr., SW6 4TN (020 7736 9871).


What: Kate Starkey Couture
Why: Up to 70 per cent off jackets, dresses, shirts and more.
When: 14 & 15 Dec. Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 18 Queensberry Pl., flat 3, SW7 2EB (020 7100 1330).

What: Nicholas King
Why: Costume jewellery from £15.
When: 15 Dec. Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Blackwell House, Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE (07786 551118).

[Psylocke]

Will all the big luxury department stores (Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Harrod's) start their sales on Dec 26th? Or will they have stuff on sale before that?

I feel like I'm always either a few days too early or a few days too late for the sales in London. I'm in London all of next week and don't want to buy things that I know will go on sale two days later

[delerith]

For those lucky in London,
February 2011 sales by Daily Candy

What: KJ’s Laundry
Why: Up to 70 per cent off designers including Rebecca Taylor, American Retro, Vanessa Bruno and more.
When: Today & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 74 Marylebone Ln., W1U 2PW (020 7486 7855).


What: Meli Melo
Why: Handbags and accessories from £45.
When: 7 Feb. Mon., 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1 Ensor Mews, SW7 3BT (020 7835 1363).



What: Rigby & Peller
Why: Up to 85 per cent off luxury lingerie and swimwear.
When: 16 & 17 Feb. Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA.


What: Georgina Goodman
Why: Up to 80 per cent off footwear (sizes 37 and 40).
When: 21-26 Feb. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 12-14 Shepherd St., W1J 7JF (020 7499 8599). <img alt="Map It" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" height="16" width="60">
What: Coco de Mer
Why: Up to 90 per cent off luxury lingerie and accessories from the in-house label, Stella McCartney, Bordelle and more.
When: 24-26 Feb. Thurs., 1-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 108 Draycott Ave., SW3 3AE (020 7584 7615).


What: Libélula
Why: Up to 80 per cent off silk dresses, cotton dresses and knitwear.
When: 26-28 Feb. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Hotel Verta, Bridges Wharf, SW11 3RP (020 7801 3500).


What: Méchante of London
Why: Up to 70 per cent off shoes.
When: 27 & 28 Feb. Sun. & Mon., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 24 Mount Row, W1K 3SG.


What: J&M Davidson
Why: Clothing and accessories from £30.
When: 28 Feb & 1 Mar. Mon., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tues., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA (020 7229 4179).

Hope it's useful

[delerith]

I've got March sample sales info from Daily Candy
Just in time for spring cleaning.
What: Flash Sale
Why: Up to 70 per cent off A/W 2010 samples from designers including Vivienne Westwood, McQ, Love Moschino, Marc by Marc Jacobs and more.
When: 2-6 Mar. Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 65-67 Monmouth St., WC2H 4DG (020 7920 7272).



What: Boutique Sale
Why: Clothing and accessories from designers including House of Holland, Sea NY, Alice + Olivia and more from £5.
When: 3-5 Mar. Thurs., 2-9 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Mercer St. Studios, 16 Mercer St., WC2H 9QE.



What: On the QT
Why: Up to 80 per cent off designers including Belstaff, Thomas Pink, D&G and more.
When: 3-6 Mar. Thurs.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: Dray Walk Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln., E1 6QL.


What: Semon Cashmere
Why: Mongolian cashmere clothing and accessories for women from £40.
When: 9 Mar. Wed., 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 5 Bywell Pl., 53 Wells St., W1T 3DN (01908 233640).


What: Sara Berman
Why: Up to 75 per cent off ready-to-wear, handbags and accessories.
When: 9-11 Mar. Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: James Cameron House, 12 Castlehaven Rd., studio 3, NW1 8QW (020 7482 6599).


What: Rupert Sanderson
Why: Shoes from £40.
When: 17 Mar. Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5LF.


What: Temperley
Why: Discounted ready-to-wear and accessories.
When: 17 & 18 Mar. Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA (020 7229 4179).


What: Meli Melo
Why: Handbags and accessories from £65.
When: 30 Mar. Wed., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1 Ensor Mews, SW7 3BT (020 7835 1363).


What: Cleo B
Why: Up to 80 per cent off shoes.
When: 31 Mar.-2 Apr. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 147 Ebury St., SW1W 9QN (020 7824 8666).

[Girl About Town]

Does anyone have any suggestions for good quality vintage shops please? I'm not a huge fan of the big warehouses full of stuff, and don't really ave the time to go through them. I am already planning to visit Rellik, Lucy in Disguise, Blondie and The Girl Can't Help It.

[Marchessa]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Girl About Town Does anyone have any suggestions for good quality vintage shops please? I'm not a huge fan of the big warehouses full of stuff, and don't really ave the time to go through them. I am already planning to visit Rellik, Lucy in Disguise, Blondie and The Girl Can't Help It.

Came to ask the exact same thing.

[ManuLuize]

What's the usual opening time for stores during the summer?
Thanks in advance.

[honeycombchild]

Most open around 9 on a weekday and stay open till about 7.30-8.00, with Thursdays and Saturday's being a bit longer days.

[ManuLuize]

Quote:

Originally Posted by honeycombchild Most open around 9 on a weekday and stay open till about 7.30-8.00, with Thursdays and Saturday's being a bit longer days.

Thank you!

[baldy12]

Going to London next week! I'm a fan of a lot of Swedish brands (WHYRED, Acne, etc.)--does anyone have a good recommendation where I could find those things in London? Or even cheap steals? I can't find a store that carries Whyred when I'm googling London...

[hautechild]

^ Acne has a store in London on Dover St

[c'estlamode]

Does anyone have any good tips for where to shop for affordable dresses suitable for a wedding? Just moved to London a month ago and am only familiar with the mainstream areas like Oxford Circus & Knightsbridge...

[Lacroix]

if you don't mind consignment (or seaching through racks of clothing) you could try Bang Bang in Soho and Goodge St or Retro Woman in Notting hill.