London shopping

[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]

December Sample sales

Here you are
Enjoy London shopping!

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif][SIZE=-1]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.
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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).
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[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

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif][SIZE=-1]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).
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Hope it's useful

 

[delerith]

I've got March sample sales info from Daily Candy
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif][SIZE=-1]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).
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[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]

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]

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.

 

[Kayote]

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...

c'estlamode, there are quite a few places in London. If anything, you are spoilt for choice!

I highly recommend Sloane Square, also checkout Westfields London, which is not far from Marble Arch.

Best,

 

[Jazzeh]

^ sloane square = not affordable dresses, sadly.

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...

knightsbridge/oxford street is good if you want all your regular shops in one area. literally everything is there. house of fraser had some really nice formal dresses last time i went. if you want something a little bit more quirky or vintage even, then head to the spitalfields area near liverpool street station

 

[Psylocke]

I'm going to London for the Boxing Day Sales this year. My plan was to fly to London on Christmas Day so we could be there when the stores open on the 26th
I've read some old website entries from a few years back where it said there was no public transport on the 25th at all, though? Is it still like that? I'd hate to pay for a taxi from Heathrow to the city.

 

[snowqueen]

Remember taxis are tripple fair christmas day also depending on were your wanting to go sale mostly start the week before christmas or christmas eve gone are days were they all start 26th just heads up
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[Psylocke]

I know, I was there the week before Christmas last year but a lot of the stuff I wanted wasn't on sale yet. And this Summer I arrived on the 2nd day of the sales and Selfridges was practically emptied already, lol. So I thought it would be fun to be there on the 26th but it seems like it would be super complicated. Might as well just go in January for the 2nd markdowns then