Shopping

It may be heaving with tourists, but Portobello Road Market is a London institution. It's crammed with antique dealers, vintage fashion stalls and retro memorabilia

Broadway Market's status as a promenade for the East End fashion set is legendary – but it's the high-quality fashion, vintage clothing and independent boutiques that excite the rest of us

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

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

Which shops have the best summer sales? When do they start? What are the best bargains? Here's everything you need to know before you hit the high street

Finding some of the world's most desirable brands on the cheap requires time, determination and your own little black book of venues. Here's Time Out's guide to finding some of the best designer sample sales in London

Jumble has had a makeover and fashionable kids touting their wares and all manner of vintage desiderata have replaced the piles of mouldy junk. Here's Time Out's guide to the best jumble sales in London

What's even better value than a jumble sale? Alchemise your old stuff into fashion gold at London's swap shops. This isn't about fusty old second-hand clothes, it's about boutique style exchanges. Here's Time Out's guide to the best