London Shopping News

B-Store at Liberty

Posted 30 Jan 2012

Savile Row favourite B-Store is opening a temporary space in the second floor of Liberty next month. The installation space, by Tom Finch and Coville-Walker studio, will house the new and exclusive B-Store Loves Liberty collection. This new line includes womenswear for the first time. Each B-Store garment features a charming injection of Liberty Print, and will be accompanied by coordinating bags and shoes.
When: 13-28 Feb 12
Where: Liberty, 210-220 Regent Street, St James, London, W1

Children's Book Illustration Exhibition at Foyles

Posted 30 Jan 2012

Foyles' Gallery is presenting an exhibition of children's book illustrations next month. The show is the result of a partnership with Cambridge School of Art's prestigious MA in Children's Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University. The show displays some of the most inspirational and imaginative new talent working in book illustration today, taken from the university's latest pool of students. The show is a must-see for those interested in the genre, as well as lovers of art and design in general.
When: 8-15 Feb 12
Where: Foyles, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2

Sign Up Now for John Lewis' Knitting Classes

Posted 30 Jan 2012

Skein of luxurious Mooi yarn by Louet, available at Socktopus. Bison, Cashmere and Bamboo. £35

If your New Year's resolution to get crafty in 2012 has not got off to a good start, help is at hand from John Lewis next month. The Oxford Street department store is holding two knitting events in February. The first is an introduction for absolute beginners, or a refresher for rusty returnees, covering casting on, knit and purl stitches, simple increasing and decreasing, casting off, tension and basic pattern reading. The second is aimed at knitters who'd like to experiment with colour and more advanced techniques. Both cost £40; refreshments and materials are included in the price.
When: 6 Feb, 20 Feb 12
Where: Haberdashery department, John Lewis Oxford Street, 300 Oxford Street, London, W1

A Bathing Ape (BAPE®) Pirate Store Comes to London

Posted 23 Jan 2012

Japanese brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE®) opens its third-ever Pirate store in London this week, giving you the chance to buy special edition and hard-to-find pieces at reduced prices. Established in 1993 by Nigo in the backstreets of Tokyo, BAPE® has become an iconic and exclusive member of the street wear market. With the Pirate store, the brand offers celebratory limited edition t-shirts and heavily discounted products for a limited time only. There's likely to be crowds at the BAPE® store from 27 January, as fans of the brand go in search of exclusive A Bathing Ape treasures.
When: 27 Jan-5 Feb 12
Where: BAPE® London, 4 Upper James, London, W1F

QEST Crafting Excellence Exhibition at Fortnum & Mason

Posted 23 Jan 2012

Life size wicker boar at the Fortnum & Mason QEST Crafting Excellence Exhibition

Fortnum & Mason has a reputation for supporting excellent British craftsmanship; this fourth exhibition celebrates handmade crafts created by Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) scholars in honour of the Diamond Jubilee. Thirty-two QEST scholars present their crafts for you to buy in store at Fortnum & Mason from 6 February to 29 July. They're also happy to discuss possible commissions and personalised items.
When: 6 Feb-29 Jul 12
Where: Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London, W1

Dickens Book Club at Foyles

Posted 23 Jan 2012

Charles Dickens. Copyright Britian on View

Foyles has joined forces with the Museum of London to celebrate the museum's exhibition about Charles Dickens. The bookshop is hosting three special events in coming months: a Dickens Book Club about Bleak House in February; a Dickens and London event in March; and a Book Club on Oliver Twist in April. All the events are led by the Museum of London's Dickens curator, Alex Werner. It's free to attend the events: simply email events@gfoyles.co.uk to book your place.
When: 6 Feb 12, 6 Mar 12, 2 Apr 12
Where: Foyles, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H

Anita's First Vintage Fashion Fair for 2012

Posted 16 Jan 2012

Alisha from Britain's Next Top Model 6 shops at Anita's Vintage Fashion Fair in London

If you're looking to go retro with your look for 2012, Anita's Vintage Fashion Fair is the place for you. Anita's fairs have been a fixture on the London vintage scene for more than eight years, hosting successful shopping events in both Battersea and Notting Hill. The first of the fairs for 2012 is being held in the 20th Century Theatre on Westbourne Grove. Look out for exquisite and inspirational clothing, accessories, jewellery and textiles dating from 1800 to the 1980s.
When: 29 Jan 12, from 11am to 5pm.
Where: Anita's Vintage Fashion Fair, 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W11

Gresham Blake Opens New London Store in Shoreditch

Posted 16 Jan 2012

Gresham Blake makes bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear clothing and accessories for the man about town with an eye for gorgeous tailoring. The brand is opening a third unit in the Blake portfolio in Shoreditch later this month. (The other branches are in Brighton and South Molton Street, London.) Blake specialises in Savile Row style tailoring with a rock star twist; if you're looking for a sharp, tailored suit in British materials, with a subversive, floral dandyish lining, Gresham Blake is the brand for you. Celebrity fans include Christian Slater, Plan B, Ray Winston and Steve Coogan.
When: From 26 Jan 2012
Where: Gresham Blake Shoreditch, 143 Commercial Street, London, E1

Celebrate London Rum Week at Selfridges

Posted 16 Jan 2012

Selfridges is providing a source of warmth against the January chill with a week dedicated to that warming spirit, rum. Make a toast to the many varieties of rum on offer, including Brubal Rum, Pampero Rum, Zacapa Run and Goslings Rum, with a series of in-store tasting workshops where you can learn all you need to know about this versatile spirit. Or book in for Thursday 26 January at 6pm, when Selfridges presents an evening of rum: on the menu are Diplomatico. XM, Trois Rivieres, Mezan, Botran, Elements 8, Woods, Mt Gay, Goslings, Bacardi, El Dorado and Havana. Cheers!
When: 21-29 Jan 12
Where: Wine Shop, Ground Floor, Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1H