VIBE

Fashionista destination. Celebs and well-turned-out Londonettes desirously prowl Harvey Nick’s phenomenal selection of famous-label couture and impeccable picks from runway newbies. (More than one major label got its start after catching the eye of a Harvey Nichols buyer; their current range zooms from Zac Posen to Thakoon, via Luella and Marni). Though most of the store is dominated by womenswear, they’ve also got deluxe beauty offerings, a decent menswear section, and a gorgeously decadent food hall. Onsite restaurant/café/champagne bar Fifth Floor is painfully hip; watch out for razor thin A-listers grazing on teeny-tiny snacks.

USE A PURCHASE FROM HERE FOR

A designer outfit for a night on the town; a deluxe hamper for a chic picnic in Hyde Park

WHY WE LIKE IT

Sceney, glamorous, as fashionable as they come…what’s not to love? Perfect spot for an all-out shopping and pampering extravaganza. (We like scoping the outrageous window displays, too.)

GOOD TO KNOW

The over-the-top window displays here are legendary for their theatrics and the trends they spawn–not to be missed, especially around the holidays. On Sunday, the store is open for browsing from 11:30am, though you can’t make purchases until noon.

OTHER LOCATIONS

Manchester; Edinburgh; Birmingham; Leeds; Bristol; Dublin; Jakarta; Istanbul; Dubai; Hong Kong; Riyadh

CLOSEST COMPS

Selfridges (London); Fenwick (London); Liberty and Co. (London); Barneys (Los Angeles); Barneys (New York)

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