Fashion week guide to London

As London Fashion Week 2011 looms ever closer we offer you the definitive guide for staying chic and making London your home this September during London Fashion Week.

Shopping

• Shop at Bluebird
  350 Kings Road, SW3 5UU
  
  Contemporary fashion for men and women including Carven and MARNI, luxurious day spa and formal and casual dining.
• Liberty
  210-220 Regents Street, W1B 5AH
  
• Dover Street Market
  17-18 Dover Street, W1S 4LT
  
  London’s number one cutting-edge shopping destination spanning over six floors.
• B store
  24a Saville row, W1
  
  Cutting edge boutique selling own brand wears as well as Opening Ceremony for men and women.
• CIRCA Vintage
  64 Fulham High Street, SW6 3LQ
  
  A favorite of stylists and fashionistas alike, it sells everything from Ossie Clarke to random finds.
• Diverse
  294 Upper Street, N1
  
  A showcase of original and talented designers based in Islington.

Culture

• White Cube
  58 Hoxton Square, N1 6PB
  
  Jay Jopling’s famous art gallery that has played host to works from Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.
• London Zoo
  Regents Park, NW1 4RY
  
  Lions, penguins, meerkats and Anteaters are all residents of London Zoo.
• Fashion and Textile Museum
  83 Bermondsey St, City of London SE1 3XF
  
  Museum of fashion and textile based in South London and opened by designer Zandra Rhodes.
• V & A
  Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL
  
  Historic British museum home to paintings, drawings, costumes and jewelry.
• Chelsea Physic Gardens
  66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HS
  
  The second oldest botanical garden in Britain is housed here in Central London.
• Leighton House Museum
  12 Holland Park Road, W14 8LZ
  
  Former studio of the famous painter. Vast collection of impressive contemporary interiors.

Restaurants

• The Thomas Cubitt
  44 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA
  
  Pimlico’s number one destination for chic, gastro pub style food and drink.
• Serpentine Bar & Kitchen
  Serpentine Road, W2 2UH
  
  Fashionable treats with views of one of London’s most iconic landmarks.
• Saf
  152-154 Curtain Road, EC2A 3AT
  
  Meaning ‘pure’ in Turkish, this London eatery is dedicated to providing healthy and nutritious food.
• The Worlds End
  459 King’s road, SW10 0LR
  
  Multi-level restaurant offering American, Spanish and French cuisine on each different level.
• The Chelsea Kitchen
  451 Fulham Road, SW10 9UZ
  
  A favorite for locals in the know. Good, quick food at low prices.
• Les Trois Garcons
  1 Club Row, E1 6JZ
  
  Fascinating décor and an extensive, eclectic menu make this East London restaurant a favorite.

Bars and clubs

• Cecconis
  5A Burlington Gardens, W1S 3AZ
  
  Fashionable Italian style restaurant offering all day dining but with a specialty for brunch.
• Kensington Roof Gardens
  99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA
  
  Chic nightspot located just off High Street Kensington. Large roof terrace during summer months.
• American Bar at The Savoy
  The Strand W2
  
  Wonderful Art Deco inspired cocktail bar in London’s most iconic hotel.
• Experimental Cocktail Club
  13A Gerrard Street, W1
  
  French style chic bar offering impressive cocktails and simple French food.
• Nightjar
  129-131 City Road, EC1
  
  A discrete and highly chic spot for live music.
• London Cocktail Club
  61 Goodge Street, W1
  
  A favorite of the London media set – this is the place to come for inventive cocktails.