Tait sells its own collections, featuring Scottish gemstones mounted in platinum, silver and gold. Look out, too, for antique pieces, including traditional Scottish pebble...
116a Rose StreetA family-run Scottish design company, Anta sells a selection of hand-painted stoneware and textiles.
91-93 West BowIf you're looking to step up from Accessorize without blowing the budget, head to Argento. The shop stocks a wide range of colourful fashion pieces, as well as Celtic and...
18a Frederick StreetThis boutique feels like a giant dresing-up box, with unusual clothes as well as a fabulous range of jewellery. Designs come from big names such as Butler & Wilson, Ruyi and...
4 William StreetThe only UK outlet for the famed Italian brand, selling footwear, clothing and accessories.
22 Multrees WalkThis Glasgow-born designer uses yarns that are spun and dyed in the Scottish Borders using centuries-old techniques, but employs them in the creation of modern clothing; she's...
13A Dundas StreetFrom its crystal chandeliers to the luxury lingerie on sale, the vibe at Boudiche is deeply decadent. Brands include La Perla Black Label, Damaris, Spoylt and Elle Macpherson...
15 Frederick StreetLocated a ten-minute bus ride south of the city centre, Cameron Toll houses around 50 stores. Among them are Bhs, Boots, Ottakar's, Virgin and a sizeable branch of the...
6 Lady RoadStop by for dry cleaning, alterations and repairs, including a one-hour alterations service.
123 Hanover StreetNegotiating your way around this ageing building can be tricky. Still, once you've got your bearings, you'll find the fashions above average (the Designers at Debenhams range...
109-112 Princes StreetTop hats, cloches, trilbies, bowlers, berets, straw hats and just about every other kind of smart headgear is stocked in this bright, inspiring store, along with a selection of...
13 CowgateheadQuirky, British-made crafts are a speciality, with an ever-changing range of gifts, jewellery and art.
55 Bernard StreetThis popular out-of-town shopping destination, accessible via a 20-minute bus journey from the city centre or a ten-minute train ride to Newcraighall, is home to branches of...
Newcraighall RoadLocated at the west end of Princes Street, Fraser's offers a reasonable selection of cosmetics, contemporary and classic fashions, homewares and gifts.
145 Princes StreetSheila Dhariwal travels the globe in search of interesting jewellery to stock in her gallery, but also makes her own designs using antique beads. A good selection of silver...
46a Raeburn Place