London Shopping News

Stella McCartney has opened a second London store in Brompton Cross, in addition to her other shop in Bruton Street, Mayfair. The new store includes an expanded Stella McCartney Kids area with its own entrance and to reflect the complete "World of Stella McCartney". Inside, you'll find Stella’s ready-to-wear designs, handbags, lingerie and in the Kids area, "mini-me" versions of styles from the women's collections.
When: Open now
Where: Stella McCartney, 91-97 Fulham Road, London, SW3

Women's fashion brand Phase Eight has announced the opening of its 100th stand-alone store on 23 March, in Northcote Road near Clapham Junction. The 100th store opens close to the very first Phase Eight, which is still going strong, after opening in Bellvue Road, Wandsworth in 1979. The new shop will follow the Phase Eight design concept: feminine, luxurious, warm and inviting with a charming, boutique feel.
When: From 23 Mar 12
Where: Phase Eight, 66 Northcote Road, Clapham, London, SW11

Seven Dials welcomes two pop-up stores for London Fashion Week. Theatre De La Mode is a dynamic fusion of paper sculpture and fashion. Theatre de la Mode has collaborated with paper sculptor Andrew MacGregor to create an exhibition of sculpture, dedicated to the jacket. Later in the week, Melanie Porter's pop-up store will showcase the designer's stunning new collection of unique, contemporary designed chairs. Sourcing chairs from across the UK at auctions and markets, Porter transforms these pieces of abandoned furniture into beautiful works of art. Porter undertakes everything from the restoration stage to the individual upholstery, producing a one-of-a-kind piece to treasure.
Theatre De La Mode is at 71 Monmoth Street, Seven Dials, London, WC2 from 20-25 Feb
Melanie Porter is open from 24 Feb-5 Mar at 38 Monmoth Street, Seven Dials, London, WC2

Dirty Pretty Things, the premium lingerie brand from designers Dee Murren and Claire Merry, is marking its third birthday with a pop-up shop in Selfridges. The Love Dirty Pretty Things shop will run throughout London Fashion Week until March 11. The pop-up showcases the brand's spring/summer 2012 collection, as well as a collaboration with jewellery designer, Stephen Webster. The special edition Eloise bra features a reworked Envy pendant from Webster's Seven Deadly Sins collection, and will be displayed as the showpiece of the store. There are also a number of other exclusive pieces including a Love Dirty Pretty Things vest and the Vivian Red leopard-print bra set.
When: 14 Feb-11 Mar 12
Where: Lingerie Department, Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1

Cheap Monday is a Swedish jeans and fashion brand founded in 2004, offering high fashion clothing at a good price. The new Cheap Monday Store follows a London concession in Selfridges. The two-floor Carnaby Street store offers the complete Cheap Monday range, with womenswear, menswear, jeans and in-season collections, as well as baby, accessories and underwear. The store will also boast a separate section for the Cheap Monday's shoe collection.
When: From 20 Feb 12
Where: Cheap Monday, 39 Carnaby Street, London, W1