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SHOPPING A DATE WITH CATH Little did designer Cath Kidston imagine, when she opened her tiny fabric and homewares shop in Holland Park in 1993, that she would one day have boutiques and concessions all over the world and a flagship store in Piccadilly. The shop is home to Kidston’s quirky accessories, fashion and children’s wear. The store boasts a London-specific range, including gorgeous 2016 diaries (left) that are beautifully decorated with illustrations of London buses and other iconic London landmarks. 178-180 Piccadilly, W1J 9ER. cathkidston.com BAG A BARGAIN There’s nothing that creates is a glamorous affair: a celebrity, a shopping frenzy more who often arrives in a horsedrawn carriage, opens the store. than a big red sign that reads ‘sales’. As London’s Eva Longoria, Jerry Hall shop windows are filled and Florence Welch, who with sale signs, it means it’s performed with her band the time of the year to grab a Florence + the Machine, have bargain. Make the most of the all opened the sale in the past. discounts that many London For designer goods at a stores offer: some take 75 per heavily reduced price, head to cent off the original price, and London’s department stores, extend to designer names too. from John Lewis to House London’s sales entice bargain of Fraser. Westfield London hunters to come out in their and Westfield Stratford masses. Super-keen shoppers City have more than 500 camp outside big department stores to choose from, too. stores. Even though many sales Before you go on your odyssey, begin on Boxing Day (26 Dec), we have a few tips: if you are do not fear – you can still turn unsure about an item, ask about up in January. While average the returns policy; and, most sizes might be harder to find, crucially, if you see something the discounts will be steeper. you like, pick it up, as it may If you thought sales were dull, have gone when you come back! think again. The Harrods sale – Kohinoor Sahota DIARY COURTESY OF CATH KIDSTON; SALES IMAGE © ISTOCK 68 | <strong>LONDON</strong> PLANNER visitbritain.com
NICKSTORE<strong>LONDON</strong> Visit us in-store at Leicester Square OR on-line at www.thenickelodeonstore.co.uk 15purchases over £35 Valid until 31 st January Bring in this coupon to redeem. Limit one per person, per visit. Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts. May not be redeemed online or at any other retail locations. © 2016 Viacom 15 % International Inc. All Rights Reserved. SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES © Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V. © 2016 Spin Master. All Rights Reserved. PICCADILLY MARKET Piccadilly Market is held in the charming setting of the courtyard at St James’s Church - just yards from Piccadilly Circus. A popular destination for over 20 years, the market offers an exciting selection of antiques, arts & crafts, jewellery, souvenirs, fashions, furnishings and more. Craft Market open: Wednesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. St James’s Antiques & Collectors Market open: Tuesday 10am-6pm. St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL www.piccadilly-market.co.uk Tube: Piccadilly Circus/Green Park JANUARY 2016 | 69
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