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The 100 best shops in London – entertainment picks

Find out Little Boots' and 'The Only Way is Essex' stars' best shops

TV presenting powerhouse Brix Smith-Start, musician Little Boots and 'TOWIE' sisters Sam and Billie Faiers reveal their favourite shops.

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Little Boots

AKA indie electronica musician and vocalist Victoria Hesketh.

  • Brick Lane Books

    166 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RU

    'Really great recommendations and super-helpful staff ensure I want to buy everything iin here – I come out with a pile of books every time!' Read more about Brick Lane Books

  • Borough Wines

    67 Wilton Way, London, E8 1BG

    'Its branch on Wilton Way has an amazing wine-recycling scheme, where you buy a glass bottle then top up from one of its barrels for a fiver – it's much nicer and cheaper than your local Costcutter Zinfandel!' Read more about Borough Wines

  • Violet Cakes

    47 Wilton Way, London, E8 3ED

    'It’s complete torture running past here every morning smelling the pastry getting baked and trying not to be distracted by the board advertising chocolate whoopie pies.' Read more about Violet Cakes

  • Maiden

    Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6HU

    'This is a great gift shop on Shoreditch High Street – where else could you find an Adele dress-up doll made of paper and kitchen utensils shaped like drum sticks?' Read more about Maiden

  • FARM:shop

    20 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ

    'This is literally a farm in a shop and it’s pretty amazing – the walls are covered in plants and there are chickens on the roof! I buy their eggs on my way home.' Read more about FARM:shop

Billie and Sam Faiers

'The Only Way is Essex' stars, sisters Sam and Billie Faiers, own boutique Minnie's, and their GraciEve line is in-store at House of Fraser.

  • Dover Street Market

    17-18 Dover Street, London, W1S 4LT

    'Because of the way the shop looks and all the amazing designers and collaborations they have there's only one word for it – "amazeballs!"' Read more about Dover Street Market

  • Mulberry

    50 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1BJ

    'This has a great shop-fit and we are huge fans of its bags.' Read more about Mulberry

  • Minnies boutique

    'It’s ours and the coolest shop in town.'

  • Aqua by Aqua

    12 Fouberts Place, London, W1F 7PG

    'This has to be one of the best women's boutique stores. We love the clothes and jewellery – very edge.' Read more about Aqua by Aqua

  • W Hotel

    Wardour Street, London, W1D 6QF

    'We love staying in the hotel – it’s so modern. We also love stopping by for a quick cocktail or a bite to eat in the stylish lounge.' Read more about W Hotel

Brix Smith-Start

Ex-The Fall guitarist and now pug-toting TV presenter, Brix is co-founder of the Start boutique empire.

  • Dover Street Market

    17-18 Dover Street, London, W1S 4LT

    'It's like a department store-cum-art installation – there's something to inspire your imagination and whet your appetite at every glance. I love eating lunch in Rose Bakery and meandering from the top of the building downwards.' Read more about Dover Street Market

  • Rellik

    8 Golborne Road, London, W10 5NW

    'The back room at Rellik is where the magic happens vintage-wise.' Read more about Rellik

  • Ralph Lauren

    1 New Bond Street, London, W1S 3RL

    'For the sheer poetry of its merchandising.' Read more about Ralph Lauren

  • Harrods

    87-135 Brompton Road, London, SW1X 7XL

    'Old-school opulence and decadence mean the products are the finest money can buy and the word "No" has been taken out of existence. For example, "I would like to buy a life-size chocolate African elephant please." "Yes, Mrs Start."' Read more about Harrods

  • Labour and Wait

    18 Cheshire Street, London, E2 6EH

    'This store truly creates a unique retail environment and an amazing atmosphere that you want to buy into. It has a fantastic collection of lovingly chosen bric-a-brac.' Read more about Labour and Wait


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