If there's one thing London doesn't lack, it's shops. Luxury retailers; fast-fashion chains; bazars, vintage shops, and curiosity stores; each of these destinations has its place in the bustling British capital. Whether nestled in the heart of its shopping extravaganza on Oxford Street, Savile Row, Knightsbridge et similia, or hidden-in-plain-sight in the hip, post-industrial premises of the East End's Dalston, Shoreditch, and Hackney, they're unified in their mission to rewrite the rules of the game, encouraging long-term relationships with (and the repairing of) the garments and furniture we decide to take into our homes. But what are the best London concept stores right now, and what makes these shops truly special?
The thing with this style epicenter is... nothing is ever what it seems at first glance. What I mean is that none of the best London hotels, the best London restaurants, or the best cafés in London are ever deemed as such simply because of the outstanding hospitality, food, and beverage services they provide. Or, at least, they aren't at Livingetc, as we know our readers want more. To satisfy your curiosity for hotspots that emerge at the intersection of shopping, modern interior design, and wider creative inspiration, we have curated an aesthetic edit of London stores serving an unconventional, refreshing retail experience.
