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Top 10 London Department Stores |
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Department stores are a London speciality. From Harrods to Harvey Nichols, Selfridges to Liberty, they are located across the city, stocking everything from footwear to furnishing and clothes to caviar. Most London department stores also have cafes, restaurants or bars – perfect when you need to recharge your batteries after an extended shopping session. Some even offer you the chance to unwind with a luxurious spa or beauty treatment. You'll also find extensive cosmetics departments as well as bridal wear in the majority of larger stores.
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| Selfridges |
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Whatever you're after - bags, shoes, cosmetics, soft furnishings, books, a speciality food hall or cafes - you'll find it Selfridges, London's amazing one-stop department store! There's a budget-busting designer clothing section and a Superbrands department with big names such as Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana and Stella McCartney.
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| Harrods |
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Established in 1849 as a humble grocery store, today Harrods offers everything from food to fashion, furniture to sportswear plus 20 restaurants and specialist services including dog coat fitting and piano tuning. Sights include the Egyptian Hall and the Pet Department. At night, the store is illuminated by 11,500 light bulbs. |
| Harvey Nichols |
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A must for any fashionista, Harvey Nichols brings together an impressive range of designers from around the world and supplies an elite clientele with fine clothes, accessories, cosmetics, food and shoes. D&G, John Galliano, Space NK, Burberry and Jimmy Choo are just a few of the high-end labels you can find here. |
| Liberty |
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Opened in 1875, Liberty is one of London's most traditional stores, but venture inside and you'll find a whole host of cutting-edge ranges. Designers include Vivienne Westwood, Chloe and Dries Van Noten, plus there's an impressive beauty hall. Celebrating fine design and jaw-dropping craftsmanship, Liberty is a shoppers' paradise. |
| John Lewis |
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A much-loved chain of department stores, John Lewis has a large branch on Oxford Street, stocking nearly half a million products from buttons to beds and cushions to cufflinks. The store boasts seven floors of fashion, beauty, home and technology products, plus a new Brasserie and Bistro with a panoramic view of the West End. |
| Fortnum & Mason |
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The quintessential English store, Fortnum & Mason has been selling food, luggage, homewares and clothes to London's finest since 1707. The official grocer to the Queen, the beautiful store has four restaurants and sells the most indulgent foodstuffs. If you want specialist teas or exquisite hampers, then this is the place to go. |
| Debenhams |
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Popular department store Debenhams stocks affordable ranges from a number of British designers such as Jasper Conran and Ben de Lisi. Debenhams' flagship store on Oxford Street has a shoe department, lingerie section and a cosmetics hall with all the top beauty brands, and also offers extra services such as a free personal shopper. |
| House of Fraser |
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One of the best-known names on Oxford Street, House of Fraser is renowned for its designer brands and exclusive collections – it's the place to go for a little bit of luxury, whatever your budget. Browse through top brands including DKNY, Cath Kidson and Ted Baker then relax in the Clarins Spa. And don't miss the Cafe Zest restaurant. |
| Fenwick of Bond Street |
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Established in 1891 as a hair accessories boutique, Fenwick is now home to five floors of luxury retail on one of London's chicest streets. Choose from designer clothing, homewares, bags, shoes, fashion, jewellery and more. The cosmetic department is an oasis of exclusive products and Carluccio's cafe is the ideal place to relax and unwind. |
| Marks & Spencer |
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You can't go wrong with M&S! London's flagship Marks & Spencer at Marble Arch boasts an impressive range of affordable buys. Staples like lingerie and clothing are joined by flowers, furniture and fabrics. There's also Cafe Revive and the mouth-watering aisles of the food hall – enough to keep even the most intrepid shopper occupied. |
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