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Fashion Insider Favourites

Where to head for the best leopard print vintage? Limited-edition prints? Coconut macaroons? Antique jewellery? Just ask a fashion insider. Here, a host of London creatives open up their secret address books to share their favourite, off-the-beaten-track shopping destinations. Take our advice and get there before they do...
Edited by Sarah Harris, Vogue

Alfie's Antique Market
	Area: Marylebone “I last bought a beautiful vintage lamp here. I love it because there are lots of vintage shops where you can find great pieces for research as well and beautiful antiques for your home.” Emilio de la Morena, Designer 13-25 Church Street NW8 8DT Tel: +44 (0) 20 7723 6066 www.alfiesantiques.com Google map

Darkroom

Area: Fitzrovia “I absolutely love this new concept store that opened at the end of last year. They have an eclectic mix of interior and unusual accessories. I last bought amazing hand knitted wool poufs; but if I could afford it, I would buy everything.” Anders Sølvsten Thomsen, Senior Fashion Editor, LOVE 52 Lambs Conduit Street WC1N 3LL Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 7244 www.darkroomlondon.com Google map

Didier Antiques

Area: Kensington “This store is wonderful and makes me dream. They specialise in jewellery by Post-War artists; expect to stumble across pieces by Cocteau, Moser, Braque, Vautrin and Kapoor (just a few of my favourites) it is perfect for very (expensive) special presents.” Valentine Fillol-Cordier, Stylist 58-60 Kensington Church Street W8 4DB Tel: +44 (0) 20 7938 2537 www.didierantiques.com Google map

The Girl Can't Help It
	Area: Marylebone “The owner, Sparkle, knows I'm mad for leopard print! When something special comes in she'll always let me know. Having said that, the last time I visited, I picked up a 1940s ceramic mermaid and a 1950s floor-length fringed dress.” Charlotte Olympia, Designer 13-25 Church Street NW8 8DT Tel: +44 (0) 20 7724 8984 www.alfiesantiques.com Google map

Iris

Area: South London “It’s always when I’m not looking for clothes that I find the best pieces and almost every time I visit Iris I leave with something. Isabel Marant and APC are my favourites here. I last bought a black silk shirtdress by Isabel Marant, which I haven’t seen anywhere else.” Kate Phelan, Fashion Director, Vogue 97 Northcote Road SW11 6PL Tel: +44 (0) 20 7924 1836 www.irisfashion.co.uk Google map

Julie and Sarah's Market Stalls

Area: Islington “I’m recommending a vintage stall as my favourite 'boutique' as it's where I buy outfits that draw the most attention. There are two stalls next to each other, under gazebos, run by Julie and Sarah. Both have a great eye for fashion, finding one-offs and pieces by named designers, all fairly priced (and, of course, exclusive). You'll find them Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am-6pm.” Sharon Dowsett, Make-up Artist Camden Passage N1 8EF Tel: +44 (0) 20 7359 0190 www.camdenpassageislington.co.uk Google map

Ladurée
	Area: Mayfair / St. James's “This place reminds me of the time I spent in Paris, I love it because it’s a tiny piece of indulgence that makes me happy. I always buy a 12-pack of macaroons in my favourite flavours of coconut, chocolate and orange blossom.” Holly Fulton, Designer Burlington Arcade W1J 0QX Tel: +44 (0) 20 7491 9155 www.laduree.fr Google map

Maiden
	Area: East London “This is one of those really cute places that has fun stuff you never knew you needed. I last bought Oscar Wilde children’s books for my niece.” Louise Gray, Designer 188 Shoreditch High Street E1 6HU Tel: +44 (0) 20 7998 0185 www.maidenshop.com Google map

Nelly Duff
	Area: East London “I bought some great prints by Eine at Nelly Duff, they do amazing elevated framing. They have a great eye for spotting new up-and-coming talent, all in small runs so they are great investments for the future. Nelly Duff was one of the first to spot Banksy a few years ago.” Luke Hersheson, Hair Stylist 156 Columbia Road E2 7RG www.nellyduff.com Google map

SHOWstudio Shop

Area: Mayfair / St. James's “I can’t not mention SHOWstudio SHOP, because it offers rare and bespoke artefacts - either hand-picked from iconic fashion shoots and catwalk shows, or custom-made in house (the first example being a one-off dress handmade by Gareth Pugh). Curated as a gallery-cum-shop, the space transforms at regular intervals to showcase a breathtaking array of objects from fashion's premier tastemakers.” Alex Fury, Fashion Director of Showstudio.com 1-9 Bruton Place W1J 6LT Tel: +44 (0) 20 7399 4299 shop.showstudio.com Google map