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Knightsbridge
The area of London dominated by Harrods and Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge is home to some of the worlds most famous stores. In fact the area is so intricately linked that it is possible to take an underground tunnel directly from the tube station to Harrods. Knightsbridge is the luxurious, extravagant area of London with a reputation for designer clothes and exclusive restaurants and the highest house prices in the UK.
Despite its reputation and links to the Harrods store, the area is one of the most unspoilt in London, with few offices and numerous restaurants and shops - Knightsbridge is the place to kick back and relax after a hard days shopping.
Harrods
Address: 87 - 135 Brompton Road Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL
Telephone: 020 7730 1234
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge - Harrods exit
Sells: Clothes, Food, Cosmetics, Jewellery, Household Items, Stationery, Toys, Leisure Items, Electronic Goods, Harrods Collection
Harrods is arguably the most famous department store in the world. The gargantuan building houses 300 departments and employs over 3000 staff. The floor of the store is the size of 6 football pitches and every inch is crammed full of exotic, exciting wares displayed over 7 floors. The food hall must not be missed, every cuisine is catered for and the smells are intoxicating.
Harvey Nichols
Address: 109 - 125 Knightsbridge
Telephone: 020 7235 5000
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge - Sloane Street exit
Sells: Clothes, Food, Cosmetics, Household Items, Stationery, Leisure Items, Electronic Goods, Jewellery
The Knightsbridge Harvey Nichols is the flag ship branch for the luxury shopping department store and has been a presence in the area since 1880. The store originally opened as a linen shop in 1813 before becoming the store we see today 67 years later. This department store is luxury itself, the decadence of the store is tangible and does not attract the volume of tourists normally to be found at Harrods. Pure temptation.
Cartier
Address: 188 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, SW1X 9QR
Telephone: 020 7235 9023
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge - Sloane Street exit
Sells: Jewellery, Watches, Bags, Perfume
The Cartier business was founded in 1847 by Louis Cartier's grandfarther and it wasn't until 1911 that the famous Cartier watch was designed, nine years after the company set up in the UK. Cartier have many famous patrons including the Prince of Wales, Victoria and David Beckham and Justin Timberlake. This designer store sells Cartier products from watches to diamond earrings but at designer prices. This is certainly a mecca for all those that feel like splashing out.
Did you know that Louis Cartier has been accredited with creating the first wrist watch in 1904
Jimmy Choo
Address: 109-125 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge SW1X 7RJ
Telephone: 020 7823 1051
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge - Sloane Street exit
Sells: Shoes, Accessories
Possibly one of the most sought after shoe designers in the world and synonymous with class and style, Jimmy Choo is a name worth paying for. Launched in 1996 this designer has swept across the world, made famous globally by Sarah Jessica Parker on 'Sex and the City', Jimmy Choo shoes are a must have for any style guru or glamourous woman.
Chanel
Address: 167 - 170 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge SW1X 9QF
Telephone: 020 7581 8620
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge - Sloane Street exit
Sells: Jewellery, Clothes, Perfume, Accessories
Founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel in 1911, her designs earned her acclaim amongst top french designers. Now the designer has famous faces such as Nicole Kidman advertising her products. Again these designs don't come cheap but you are paying for a name who's reputation exceeds excellence. Chanel is pure indulgence.
Dolce and Gabbana
Address: 109-125 Knightsbridge SW1X 7RJ
Telephone: 020 7201 0980
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge - Sloane Street exit
Sells: Clothes, Accessories, Shoes
Dolce and Gabbana the dynamic Italian duo met whilst working as assistants in a studio in Milan. Since 1985 they have been an unstoppable force in the fashion industry, influencing designs and fashion trends from London to Hong Kong. Known as the designers that make both men and women devastatingly sexy, this store takes you to the epicentre of fashion. Don't expect bargain prices, these designers command thousands for their work.
Monsoon
Address: 48 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge SW3 1DP
Telephone: 020 7581 1408
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge
Sells: Evening Wear, Clothes, Accessories
Monsoon was founded by Peter Simon in 1972, with the concept to sell ethnic style clothes with a modern twist. The Knightsbridge branch is the flagship store for the company opening as the first store in the UK in 1973. Monsoon offer a range of high quality day and evening wear at reasonable prices. This store is a reassuring break from the dizzy heights of designer price tags.
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