Best of British Luxury Shopping in London

An excellent starting point would be Selfridges, where you'll find examples of superb British goods. 

For fragrances, try Penhaligon's and Floris; for handbags there is Mulberry; for lingerie try Agent Provocateur and for fashion head for Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen. 

The food halls of Harrods, Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason offer the finest comestibles such as Scottish smoked salmon, Twinings tea or even Gordon's gin. The list is endless...

Turnbull and Asser

The original Jermyn Street shirt maker, Turnbull & Asser has dressed among others Winston Churchill, Prince Charles and even Al Pacino. However the appeal of these distinctive shirts is not just the extensive royal and celebrity clientele but also the superb cut and quality.

Vivienne Westwood

The pioneer of the punk look, the amazing Vivienne Westwood is now part of the international fashion elite and has become something of a national treasure. Her designs are immediately recognisable for their immaculate cut, eccentric design and voluminous use of fabric, which is frequently her trademark tartan.

Temperley

Born and raised in Somerset, Alice Temperley is the quintessential English rose. Intricate beaded and embroidered dresses have become the Temperley trademark. So if you are looking for a gorgeous shimmery party dress take a look at the new collection.

Rigby & Peller

Her Majesty's corsetière has been in business since 1939. If you have the right bank balance, you can have exactly the right bra as the company prides itself on its expert fitting service. Rigby & Peller offers a bespoke service and also carries an impressive collection of ready-to-wear lingerie and swimwear.

Burberry

One of the most high-profile British brands, Burberry has been copied to death, but there are very few designs as famous as the Burberry check. Now a high fashion leader with the Prorsum label, Burberry will always be most famous for its classic trench coat.

Pringle

Thanks to cracking new designers and slick celebrity-filled advertising campaigns Pringle of Scotland is no longer famous for just producing golf jumpers. However devotees of Pringle's signature diamond pattern shouldn't panic. It hasn't disappeared. It's just been updated.