For the most prepared amongst us, the dawn of December marks the start of Christmas shopping.
If you are beginning to think about that perfect gift for Mum, or just feel like a festive trip out in town, you’re in luck. Because for 2022, an influx of pop-up shops have come to London, each offering something a little different.
From the charity fundraisers to some cracking vintage, here is our pick of best to visit up this year:
Choose Love, Soho
For: Gift with purpose
Returning for it’s sixth year, the charity pop up invites shoppers to buy essential supplies and life-saving interventions for refugees and displaced people. You can, for example, buy hot food for £15 or a child’s coat for £10, and make out the gift to a loved one.
November 3 - December 24, 2022
15-17 Foubert’s Place W1F 7QB
00.thestore, Mayfair
For: The best sustinable fashion
This is the mecca of eco-concious clothing, bringing togther 85 brands just in time for Christmas. Small labels set to catch your eye include Birdsong, Damson Madder, Kloris, MAIUM and Roam.
November 14 - December 22, 2022
4 Conduit Street, W1S 2YN
LIL Milan
For: Delicate Italian jewellery
This go-to for gold necklces, sparkly rings and braclets for boys was founded by Italian designer Veronica Varetta in 2014. Everything comes straight from Milan, and crafted from nine or 18 karat solid gold.
November 23 – December 23, 2022
54 Maddox Street, W1S 1AY
Crisis at Christmas
For: Chic vintage supporting chairty
At the decommissioned police station on Savile Row, tailor Anderson and Sheppard’s Anda Rowland and stylist Tom Stubbs have curated second hand clothes to purchase, with all proceeds going to Crisis, the charity tackling homelessness in the UK. In 2019, they raised an impressive £100,000.
December 5 - December 14, 2022
27 Savile Row, Mayfair, London, W1S 2EX
Missoma, Covent Garden
For: The best jewellery and late night night shopping (with rosé!)
If that loved one of yours doesn’t not already own a signiture Missoma chunky gold chain - this is for you. Find their first ever pop-up by Covent Garden’s Chirstmas tree, and head down for their late openings on Thursday nights. They come complete with Mirabeau rosé.
November 2, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Unit 8, The Market Building, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RB
Pleasing, Soho
For: Harry Styles fanatics
Calling all Stylers! Launching in Soho (and simultaneously in New York and LA) is the Watermelon High singer’s beauty brand, Pleasing. You’ll be able to find their must-have nail polish, t-shirts and a wonderful time if their brand statement is anything to off: they invite us to “come together in a cataclysmic expression of delight.”
November 26 – December 23, 2022
19 Foubert’s Place, London, W1F 7QE
Dolce and Gabanna, Covent Garden
For: The most extra
Dive into an absolute riot of colour and light at the Dolce & Gabbana pop-up holiday market in Covent Garden. Inspired by a melange of Sicilian folklore style, Christmas-red decorations and loud prints, it’s a very jolly place to do your Christmas shopping.
November 8, 2022 - January 13, 2023
The Market Building, Piazza, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD
Beyond Retro, King’s Cross
For: A vintage mega sale
Beyond Retro’s latest outpost is, for three months only, Kings Cross’s chic Coal Drop’s Yard. Head there for 5000+ garements to browse - good for gifting, better for upgrading your festive wardrobe.
October 1, 2022- January 10, 2023
Unit 79-81 (AKA Unit 5), Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, N1C 4DQ
Rites, Strand
For: Rental festive ‘fits
At ME London’s Marconi Lounge, fashion rental favourite Rites is offering personal styling services and a chance to rent the perfect party frock. Sip on Grey Goose cocktails, and browse looks from Aje, Ganni and Self Portrait.
December 1 - December 5, 2022
Me London, Strand, London, WC2R 1HA
