One word: gorgeous. (For men, the one word is 'phwoar'.) But there's nothing sleazy about AP's beautifully constructed lingerie. The shop's interior suits...

Resembling an Edwardian boudoir, with its gilt chaise and sweeping silk curtains, Cocu & Chadwick is devoted to corsetry. And rightly so - their structured...

This long-established creative hub continues to draw the best local talent. Each floor is lined with small shops and studios, and many traders design on...

A proper - and proper pricey - jewellers, Mappin & Webb proves that diamonds really are a girl's best friend. And so are watches, earrings, pendants,...

Not to be confused with the late fashion designer, McQueen is a small, independent boutique with hand-picked stock featuring up-and-coming labels,...

This modern store, with its glazed façade and lime-green decor, looks futuristic, but the wares are traditional. Perfectly placed for Spinningfields' suited...

Pop is a student institution, selling original and recreated '60s and '70s styles upstairs, including jeans, cute tops and cotton dresses. The basement is...

This hard-to-find pair of shoe and clothing shops rewards perseverance. Small premises house an eclectic mix of shoes on one side of St Ann's Arcade, and...

This neat boutique stocks a good range of clothing dating from the '50s to the '80s, alongside its own reworked vintage garments. There's a great choice of...

Specialist shops can be unnerving but this one is notably down-to-earth, and has something for everyone who's ever eyed up a Harley. Having recently moved...

Viv is from nearby Glossop, so it's only right that she should have a dedicated boutique here. And it does her justice. Carved mahogany display cases reveal...

Few shops have an exclamation mark in their title, but few shops are like Wowie Zowie! Right at home in bohemian Chorlton, this tiny delight is jam-packed...