British Red Cross

Located a few minutes' walk from Victoria station in a salubrious street, this branch of the British Red Cross - always stuffed with expensive labels - has a comically conservative vibe. Navy blazers? Check. Padded Barbour-style jackets? Yep. Big, old, opulent ballgowns, no doubt bought for that charity auction circa 1985? In plentiful supply. Men are well catered for here too, with a fine selection of quality suits along the back wall by labels such as Hugo Boss, Crombie and Reiss.