In the heart of London lies Mayfair; a shopper’s paradise that stands out in a whole district of shopping paradises. Blending age old artisans with contemporary talent is a shopping quarter that truly represents the ‘best of British’. If you are a lover of the finer things in life then book yourself into one of the luxury hotels in the area, such as the BW Premier Shaftesbury London Piccadilly, and walk out the door in to some of the finest shopping anywhere in the world. We’ve rounded up for your perusal a few of our favourite stores.
John Lobb
Delivering the finest shoes and boots for gentleman in London since 1886 is John Lobb. With timeless craftsmanship, impeccable service, and undeniable class, the John Lobb store represents a rich heritage of bespoke shoe making. Today the store is known equally for its luxury bespoke shoes and thestylish ready to wear collection available to the wider international audience.
Floris
In a quaint shop adorned with flowerson Jermyn Street is Floris; the world’s oldest family run perfumer. This incredible store has developed scents for everyone from Eva Perón, Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, and even Oscar Wilde; not to mention for every British monarch since George IV. Floris sports an incredible range of women’s, men’s and bespoke scents as well as grooming, bath and body accessories.
Fortnum & Mason Hatmaker
Housed comfortably amongst a glorious array of hats and jewellery on the second floor of the Fortnum & Mason department store is a genuine treasure: an in house milliner. Trained in the traditional arts of hat making; Adrian Phillip Howard is Fortnum & Mason’s hat maker and something of a celebrity in Mayfair. If you want your very own stylish hat to complete an outfit, Fortnum’s is the place to go.
Boodles
In spite of their eccentric name; Boodles is a fine jeweller with centuries of experience creating beautiful works of art. The store has a truly individual personality that is committed to achieving excellence in design, craftsmanship and service. This store is a joy whether you want bespoke engagement rings, or breath taking necklaces, or you just want to explore and look in wonder at their glittering displays.Their timeless pieces will wow your senses; if you are looking for a present for that special someone then this is the place for you.
Berry Brothers Winemakers
Wine and shopping go hand in hand. Be it a cool refreshing glass of white in the sun, a spot of bubbly with afternoon tea, or an evening glass of red drunk in the knowledge of a day well spent. For a classy shopping expedition in Mayfair there can only be one stop to pick up that that delightful post shopping drink.The Berry Brothers Winemakers bring a three hundred and fifteen year tradition of exceptional wine to their store in St James’ Street. The family is not just known for its exceptional wine however; their colourful history includes wines aboard the Titanic, supplying smugglers during Prohibition era America, and sheltering Napoleon III in the cellars beneath the shop. The family still supply spirits to royalty and lead the world of wine with constant innovation.
Shopping in Mayfair is a pleasure for all and well worth the trip if you’re in London whether you’re staying in the heart of the city or in other budget accommodation in London. You will easily spend an entire day wandering through the amazing stores, trying on elegant shoes, dining on artistically created cakes, and shopping to your hearts content. No matter if you are after something specific or just love window shopping; this is the shopping paradise for you.
John Lobb
Delivering the finest shoes and boots for gentleman in London since 1886 is John Lobb. With timeless craftsmanship, impeccable service, and undeniable class, the John Lobb store represents a rich heritage of bespoke shoe making. Today the store is known equally for its luxury bespoke shoes and thestylish ready to wear collection available to the wider international audience.
Floris
In a quaint shop adorned with flowerson Jermyn Street is Floris; the world’s oldest family run perfumer. This incredible store has developed scents for everyone from Eva Perón, Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, and even Oscar Wilde; not to mention for every British monarch since George IV. Floris sports an incredible range of women’s, men’s and bespoke scents as well as grooming, bath and body accessories.
Fortnum & Mason Hatmaker
Housed comfortably amongst a glorious array of hats and jewellery on the second floor of the Fortnum & Mason department store is a genuine treasure: an in house milliner. Trained in the traditional arts of hat making; Adrian Phillip Howard is Fortnum & Mason’s hat maker and something of a celebrity in Mayfair. If you want your very own stylish hat to complete an outfit, Fortnum’s is the place to go.
Boodles
In spite of their eccentric name; Boodles is a fine jeweller with centuries of experience creating beautiful works of art. The store has a truly individual personality that is committed to achieving excellence in design, craftsmanship and service. This store is a joy whether you want bespoke engagement rings, or breath taking necklaces, or you just want to explore and look in wonder at their glittering displays.Their timeless pieces will wow your senses; if you are looking for a present for that special someone then this is the place for you.
Berry Brothers Winemakers
Wine and shopping go hand in hand. Be it a cool refreshing glass of white in the sun, a spot of bubbly with afternoon tea, or an evening glass of red drunk in the knowledge of a day well spent. For a classy shopping expedition in Mayfair there can only be one stop to pick up that that delightful post shopping drink.The Berry Brothers Winemakers bring a three hundred and fifteen year tradition of exceptional wine to their store in St James’ Street. The family is not just known for its exceptional wine however; their colourful history includes wines aboard the Titanic, supplying smugglers during Prohibition era America, and sheltering Napoleon III in the cellars beneath the shop. The family still supply spirits to royalty and lead the world of wine with constant innovation.
Shopping in Mayfair is a pleasure for all and well worth the trip if you’re in London whether you’re staying in the heart of the city or in other budget accommodation in London. You will easily spend an entire day wandering through the amazing stores, trying on elegant shoes, dining on artistically created cakes, and shopping to your hearts content. No matter if you are after something specific or just love window shopping; this is the shopping paradise for you.
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