Liberty

Glamour is the word

Address:

210-220 Regent Street - Soho
W1R 6AH - Soho/West End
London

Nearest Bus or Train:

Oxford Circus

Open Hours:

10a-6:30p M-W, 10a-8p Th, 10a-7p F & Sa

Liberty used to be a haven for a sophisticated English clientele, as well as tourists and those on the hunt for exquisite fabrics for dressmaking. It has however recently transformed into an idiosyncratic hotspot for designer wear and cosmetics. The building itself is of significant historical beauty with its striking mock-Tudor façade and a splendid galleried oak staircase inside. The arts book section is accompanied by a snug cafe serving tremendously fattening cakes. Antiques, a bridal section and home ware can be found in the basement, contemporary jewellery and Liberty speciality accessories are at ground level, and there are laudable sections for cosmetics, gifts and designer fashion labels for both men and women. In recent years, Liberty has become quite a Mecca for up-and-coming as well as more creative designers, including Kostas Murkurdis, Martine Sitbon and Issy Miyake. The fabrics and textiles department remains second to none and the excellent home furnishings and crafts are strikingly varied.

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