The 100 best shops in London – contributors' picks

Experts including Matthew Williamson pick their top London shops

As well as our own retail-obsessed Shopping team, we invited a panel of experts to help compile the 100 best shops in London. Big-name designers such as Matthew Williamson told us their top five shops, along with experts like Grazia’s fashion editor-at-large, Melanie Rickey, WAH Nails founder Sharmadean Reid, restaurateur Russell Norman (of Polpo fame), gallery owner Steve Lazarides, boutique co-owner, broadcaster and pug-lover Brix Smith-Start. Joining them are wonder-bloggers such as Disney Roller Girl Navaz Batliwalla and Bethan Holt of Fashion Editor At Large.

  • Fashion insiders

    Grazia’s fashion editor-at-large, Melanie Rickey, retail consultant Yasmin Sewell and more on their favourite retail haunts.
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  • Fashion designers

    London’s top designers, including Matthew Williamson and Peter Jensen, tell us their top five London shops.
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  • Fashion bloggers

    From Disney Roller Girl’s Navaz Batliwalla to Show Me Your Wardrobe’s Jackie Dixon: London’s style bloggers on their favourite shops.
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  • Music and entertainment

    TV presenting powerhouse Brix Smith-Start and musician Little Boots reveal their favourite boutiques.
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  • Art and culture

    Gallery owner Steve Lazarides and 'A Million Little Pieces' author James Frey on their favourite London shops.
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  • Food and drink

    Polpo’s Russell Norman and Viajante’s chef patron Nuno Mendes on their favourite delis and food shops.
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