London Shopping News

If you're out shopping at Westfield Stratford City in the coming weeks, don't miss a unique photography exhibition which is on display at the shopping centre. Called "East", the show is a photographic retrospective exploring London's East End. The pop-up gallery on The Street is devoted to Getty Images' archival collections of the East End and its residents: the cosmopolitan atmosphere, the communities, and incredible portraits of locals' resilience during the Blitz in 1940. Artwork will be available to order throughout the exhibition in bespoke frames and sizes: prices start from £65.
When: 10 Feb-18 Mar 12
Where: The Street, Westfield Stratford City, Stratford, London, E20

For the second year running, Selfridges has started the year championing the creative talents of 15 UK-based emerging stars from the worlds of fashion, art and design and food. The second Bright Young Things scheme has seen the youngsters take over Selfridges' window displays, and sell their products in pop-up shops within the department store. Now London Fashion Week is upon us, Selfridges is hosting a series of workshops and events to better introduce you to the Bright Young Things' extraordinary work. For a full list of events, visit style.selfridges.com/whats-on
When: 13-19 Feb 12
Where: Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1H

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

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

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