London Shopping Guide

This five-floor Mayfair townhouse was conceived by Comme des Garçons Rei Kawakubo as a platform to showcase her work alongside that of other risk-taking designers. It's one of the weirdest, coolest stores we've ever been to and has the feel of an established retailer and hipster clubhouse rolled into one. As you go from one floor to the next, you'll come across intentionally raw plywood-and-corrugated-metal fixtures, entertaining art installations, April77 jeans, Pierre Hardy bags, and an eccentrically dressed sales staff (it's the best people-watching in the city).
17-18 Dover St., 44-20-7518-0680, doverstreetmarket.com

Products: Beauty, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

As featured in Lucky's City Summer Shopping Guide!

Under-the-radar department store with a masterful mix of traditional and offbeat labels: Pucci scarves and dresses by Anna Sui.
63 New Bond St., 44-20-7629-9161, fenwick.co.uk

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Department Store

Fascinating old-school department store offering elegant teas and candies.
181 Piccadilly, 44-20-7734-8040, fortnumandmason.com

Products: Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Department Store

A stunning array of costume and estate jewelry in a former plumbing factory.
1-7 Davies Mews, 44-20-7629-7034

Products: Jewelry, Antiques
Type of Store: Boutique

Very English chain with loads of wardrobe classics.
217 Regent St., 44-20-7437-4418

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags
Type of Store: Boutique

Slick, much-loved shop stocked with downtown-cool brands like Balenciaga and Chloé.
65-67 Monmouth St., 44-20-7240-4280

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags
Type of Store: Boutique

For 40 years, this Brit footwear line has turned out impeccably made, runway-inspired shoes.
65 S. Molton St., 44-20-7758-8020, kurtgeiger.com

Products: Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique

This enduringly great spot is in a dead heat with Selfridges for the honor of being Lucky's favorite London department store. There's its impressive Victorian-glam interior (leaded glass windows, balconies fringed with gingerbread-style balustrades), the always-inspiring ground-floor handbag department (including all the newest from Chloé and Marni), and the plentiful assortment of promising new labels.
Great Marlborough St., 44-20-7734-1234

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty
Type of Store: Department Store

As featured in Lucky's City Summer Shopping Guide!

Visual arts bookstore with the latest volumes by notable design stars.
8 Earlham St., 44-20-7240-8498, magmabooks.com

Products: Books/Stationery
Type of Store: Boutique

One of the first High Street chains; has a sense of youthful playfulness.
36-38 Great Castle St., 44-20-7927-0188, missselfridge.co.uk

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

As featured in Lucky's City Summer Shopping Guide!