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HOUSE OF HACKNEY
Even if you have no intention of buying anything, House of Hackney’s home in Shoreditch is worth poking around in. The mid-19th century four-storey building, complete with gothic architecture and stained glass windows, is a showcase for all things design, with each room featuring an edit of House of Hackney collections so you can experience them first-hand – a real feast for the eyes.
You’ll rarely find anything else on our feet than trainers and that’s why we LOVE Sneakersnstuff. This place is filled with all hottest sneakers including limited edition ones – expect brands like Adidas, Reebok, Vans, Converse, Nike and more.
If we could dress head to toe in threads from Goodhood we would – they stock all our fave brands including Wood Wood, Vans, Aries, Nanushka, YMC and Norse Projects. And once your wardrobe is full, it’s worth popping downstairs to check out their homeware selection, including Hay, Ferm Living and Cold Picnic, and pick up some Aesop goodies OBVS.
If your looking for some unique homeware, Native & Co is your shop. Specialising in crafted homeware from Japan and Taiwan, they stock a range of tableware, ceramics, kitchenware and other small home accessories, and you can expect lots of clean lines and soft colours.
GOSH! COMICS
- Monday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Gosh! Comics is a must-visit for any comic-book enthusiast. With a huge range of graphic novels and prints, you could easily spend hours browsing here and we bet you don’t go home empty-handed – we never do.
Soho is filled with loads of amazing record shops, but Phonica is our fave because they do it all – you’ll be able to find everything from rare soul 7″s to library soundtracks to big room house and techno 12″s. And if you don’t believe us Four Tet, Floating Points and Caribou are all regular customers.
Lina Stores is a bit of a Soho veteran. The Italian deli has been making fresh pasta on the site for over 70 years and is still going strong. They import and sell authentic Italian produce, and continue to make pasta, cakes, hot dishes and sandwiches on site. It’s some of the best pasta around, oh and they do some mighty fine coffee too!
Alex Eagle Studio contains a little bit of everything and is an Instagrammer’s paradise. Inside you can expect to find clothes from Eagle’s own label, alongside designers KÉJI Denim, Le Kilt, Vita Kin and Courrèges. There’s also some cool jewellery, art and furniture – it’s pretty much a one-stop shop.
It might look like an art gallery, but Axel Arigato is actually a shop. Their minimalist sneakers are displayed on marbled pedestals, stone podiums, and mirrored surfaces, and the store also stocks unusual Japanese magazines, books and objects. Yes, this one is more than a little bit special.
Machine-A blurs into the background on Brewer Street, but it’s a shop worth visiting. The concept store stocks all the coolest threads including Raf Simons, Gosha Rubchinskiy, Aly, Maison Margiela and A-Cold-Wall – oh, and they have Ken on the curtains of their dressing rooms, what more do you want?
Originally a tailoring outfit in the 60s, Stuarts London has moved with the times and now stocks everything a guy could ever want. Think Canada Goose, Edwin, Adidas Originals, Fila, Folk and Universal Works.
Couverture & The Garbstore focuses on niche independent labels, collaborations and emerging talent. Stocking menswear, womenswear and homeware, expect to find pieces from Norse Projects, Rejina Pyo, Brain Dead, YMC, Sideline, Kana, No Chemicals and more.
Sefton bring together all the cool kids in their menswear boutique in Islington. Find everyone from Comme Des Garcons and Acne Studios to Wood Wood and Nike. They also stock their own line of Sefton essentials.
Aida is a multi-concept store where you can grab a coffee and pick up some pieces from their unique edit of independent European brands. Expect to find the likes of Mads Norgaard, Libertine-Libertine, Rains and Converse amongst some lesser known brands.
Salvage, reclamation and the belief that well made objects have value is at the heart of Retrouvius. Whilst they try and keep a variety of modernist furniture and hardwood worktops in stock, the beauty of Retrouvius is that you never quite know what’s going to be in there. You might find an old pub sign, a Georgian fire grate, a glazed urinal or telephone box windows…just get in there and explore.
If you’re searching for anything antique, vintage or retro, Chiswick’s The Old Cinema should definitely be on your hit-list. The former Edwardian movie theatre was transformed into antique department store in 1979 and is still going strong. With pieces from all over the world and periods ranging from early 19th century to art deco to mid-century Danish, you’re sure to find some real treasures.
Insidestore offers a curated but approachable selection of the best modern furniture, lighting, homeware and accessories. Everything in the shop shares a clean, simple aesthetic that’s perfect if you favour a minimalist yet playful look.
SCP is a London staple, having been open on Curtain Road since 1985, and it’s still one of the best design and lifestyle shops in town. Its two floors are packed with contemporary products from tons of different brands as well as their own designs and re-booted classics from the SCP archive, including pieces from Rachel Whiteread, Matthew Hilton and Terence Woodgate.