London Hip Retail

Monday, June 15, 2009

London is basically the shopping capital of the world. Hundreds of shops, from high end designer brands to second hand, are available. I’ve listed a few shopping districts that offer a great variety.

Oxford Street: Runs approximately a mile and a half and has over 300 shops, making it London’s busiest shopping street. Home to big department stores as well as hundreds of smaller shops. Not the most fashionable but also not expensive. Runs into Regent St., Charing Cross Roads(bookstores, music shops), and New Bond St.(more high end designer).

Covent Gardens: Known for its street performers that go through auditions to perform there, it also houses many small boutiques, a market for handmade art and crafts, and the Royal Opera House.

Portobello Road: Claims to be the World’s Largest Antiques Market. It’s known for its second hand clothing, antiques, and fruit and vegetable stands. The main market is on Saturday’s but shops are open all week. Also the setting for the movie “Notting Hill.”

By: Laura Andersen