Shopping

Sidestep the obvious high street shopping routes and look for present inspiration at winter markets, open studios and neighbourhood fairs

Kate Moss may have raided the dress-up box for some of the pieces in her Topshop Christmas collection, but look carefully and you'll discover quite a few shining gems for the party season. Here are Time Out's top 12 picks

There's been a rash of store openings in east London, from avant-garde vintage to well-known fashion brands. Time Out picks out the shops at the cutting edge

In 2011, a brand new Westfield is set to open in Stratford. With 1.9 million square feet of retail floor space, it's even bigger than its sibling in Shepherds Bush. Get a sneak peek at what to expect with this gallery

German designer Jil Sander has teamed up with high street retailer Uniqlo to create a winning collection of key wardrobe pieces in luxurious fabrics

There's plenty at Spitalfields Market to enjoy. Sundays are when the crowds descend, while on Thursdays you'll find vintage fashion, antiques and space to breathe

Brick Lane Market is where Eastern promise meets East End chaos. What was a trail of bric-a-brac and fruit-stalls has now expanded to take in fashion, retro furniture and more