London is by far one of the most varied and impressive cities for shopaholics worldwide. From renowned names like the Hamley’s to iconic department stores likes Harrods and markets like Covent Garden, the city has a range of top-notch boutique and chain stores. Other than that, there are also certain streets in London, exclusive to shopping. “Where are the world’s most fashionable shopping streets in London?,” you may ask. Well, one shopping hub stands out the most here- Oxford Street. Here’s a look at some of the shops, popular wares, and eateries in this world-renowned, fashionable street.
Shopping
This street is lined with shops selling wares from A to Z. You’ll find women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, jewellery, gent’s wear, occasional wear, and plus size clothing here. Other shops sell home ware and technology products, wedding goods, work clothing, and music and entertainment merchandise.
Some popular women’s wear vendors here are Adidas and John Lewis & Partners. Accessorize sells the latest accessories, while Asics has what you need when it comes to fashionable, quality shoes.
Come to Bershka for the most exquisite jewellery and Debenham’s for the grandest wedding attire. If you’re looking to dazzle in beautiful plus size clothing, pop on over to Dorothy Perkins or the House of Fraser for an array of gorgeous designs, fit for a queen.
The street is not just for the avid fashionista either. The health conscious can find health and wellbeing products, spa treatments, and their favourite beauty and grooming brands here too. This shopping zone is kid friendly as well, as it sells kid’s wear and an extensive range of the latest toys.
Health and welllbeing shops here include Boots, Holland & Barrett, John Lewis& Partners, and Lush. Boots is one of the UK’s leading pharmaceutical companies. It’s also a beauty product retailer of note. Some of their most well known brands include Seventeeen, Soap&Glory, Botanics, and Boots Soltan.
Holland & Barrett specializes in a wide range of health foods, supplements, and remedies for almost every ailment under the sun. John Lewis & Partners is so huge on Oxford Street, it spands over 6 floors. Its beauty department has a unique beauty bar that resembles a world-class spa. This store sells over 100 top brands of beauty products, including skincare and fragrances. Some of these include Chanel, Jo Malone, and Bobbi Brown.
Lush specializes in hand-made cosmetics. They are the creators of cosmetic favourites such as the fizzing bath bomb, solid toothpaste, shower jellies, and solid shampoo bars. They use organic vegetables and fruit, as well as essential oils and a comprehensive range of flowers and herbs.
You can also customize your products, which is great is you’re gifting the item to someone, as you can add a bit of their character to it. You’ll also be charged according to the weight of the product. Another added bonus here is that their products are not tested on animals. If you’re buying for a vegan or vegetarian, no worries, as everything’s vegan and vegetarian-friendly too.
The Best Eateries on Oxford Street
If you and your family tire, there’s always a place to sit and eat, and if not, you can just order a takeaway and get back to your shopping. Savour your afternoon tea with your best shopping friends or family at the Cumberland, Caffe Concerto, or Scoff & Banter.
You can also enjoy a scrumptious lunch break away from shopping at the Euphorium eatery. The menu here includes a tasty range of pastries, salads and sandwiches, scotch pancakes, delish soups, and savoury pies.
Other eateries include the Lamb&Flag and Lazeez Tapas. The Lamb& Flag offers British classics such as a chip shop platter and bangers and mash. You can also quench your thirst with an extensive selection of spirits or fine wine.
Lazeez Tapas is a Lebanese eatery that offers cuisine from other nations as well. Enjoy their scrumptious tapas, as well as some Turkish baklava with a cup of steaming Arabic coffee. They offer refreshing Lebanese mint tea in bespoke teapots plus a selection of wine.
Even though this may be hidden from the street, there are also 4 cosy eateries at the John Lewis & Partners flagship store on Oxford. So if you happen to be shopping for your favourite fragrance or skincare item there and you’re feeling peckish, pop on over to Rossopomodoro for some delicious traditional Italian pizza. If you’d rather spend your time there sipping on some refreshing tea and a slice of mouth-watering cake, you can always just go to Benuga.
Whether you’re looking to shine with the latest glamour wear, fragrances, skincare, or jewellery; and take a break from the buzz for a quick bite to eat, Oxford Street is where it’s all at. You’ll have this, and so much more at your fingertips in this hub
