Spring is the best time to think how to spice up your wardrobe and get it ready for the summer. As the temperature is getting higher, and the days are getting longer – it’s good to have at least a few summery pieces at hand, that will make you look fabulous from day to night.
Luckily there are plenty of shopping spots in London where you can get it all – read below to find your fashion district. So why not to jump on the train and go on a shopping spree around the capital? There are plenty of good, affordable hotels, such as Every Piccadilly, close to the most prominent shopping hubs where you can check in your luggage, and start to explore!
Box Park, Shoreditch
If walking down the Shoreditch streets, where most of the clothing shops are vintage, made you realize you are more of a part-time hipster, rather than a committed full-timer, the remedy is just around the corner! Boxpark is a pop-up mall full of independent, and global fashion brands where you can find clothes worn by the most significant influencers such as Beyoncé, Bella Hadid, or Justin Bieber.
Opened in 2011, the mall is constructed from refitted shipping containers, artfully bonded together, to revolutionize the Londoners’ shopping experience. Operating as a fertile community of cool brands, the place is perfect for everyone who is done with the dull, overcrowded shopping centers, where you feel like you have to hunt for every single thing before someone rips it off your hand. At BoxPark people from Onepiece, or Wandering Minds will help you to redefine yourself, with unique clothes that match your true, and unique – self.
Regent Street
For the self- proclaimed classicists, there is always the world’s first shopping street – Regent Street. This classier and more prestigious Oxford Street’s sister is located in the heart of London’s West End and has a reputation for being home to some ritzy stores and big brands. But visiting Regent St is more than any shopping trip you had in the past, every year the place receives visits from millions of tourists, that except a casual window- shopping, can marvel at the stunning architecture of Graded II buildings, which were decorated by one of the acclaimed British architects – John Nash. So why not join the crowds to either enjoy luxury shopping or look for some great inspirations? Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Barbour? You name it!
Vintage Shops, Camden
You have probably come to the realization yourself, that some clothes look like not only they have a history, but also a soul. We all know it’s a lengthy process – the longer you wear them, the more meaningful they become. The jacket you bought last summer, for your friend’s wedding, or the sweater that your mum got you for your birthday, all these items carry some sentimental value, that couldn’t be possibly traded for anything else.
It might be why, some of us find it difficult to stay away from vintage shops, where you can quickly blow your entire salary on very fashionable, yet quite old clothes. Whether you are a retro hunter or want to have something that feels more personal, Camden is the place to go. Full of the eclectic mix of shops and stalls, this part of town is a well – known district among all the London’s dreamers.
Carnaby Street
If you want to escape the crowds on Regent Street, and shopping at Oxford Street sounds like a hellish alternative, try another classic shopping hub at the Carnaby Street, where 100 international and British heritage labels have their homes. You will find here limited-edition models of your favorite shoe brand, and the full range of clothes that could perfectly complete every cool guy’s wardrobe! Independent boutiques, one-off concepts, and bespoke jewelry salons – they all are there to explore!
Hackney Walk
Full of the cult and on-trend British fashion labels, Hackney Walk designer outlet is a shopping mall like no other, which makes it must- visit destination if you are looking something extraordinary. As for the shopping experience, you will find it crowd-free, and very civilized, yet pocket- friendly. Thanks to some decent reductions, you can dress up from tip to toe, in luxury brands clothes from Pringle of Scotland, and Aquascutum. Shop till you drop, and whenever you start to feel a bit weary, there are plenty of charming restaurants and cafes to fuel your energy.
