TopShop

The Designer Warehouse is one of my favourite London discoveries…read more Not far from my home, and just off Seven Sisters road is a monthly sale for designer clothes - having heard from it from a colleague, I didn't really know what to expect. It was great and would definitely recommend giving it a visit. When getting to the warehouse, you have to leave your bag and coat (including your phone) in a cloakroom, and may a small fee of £3 (or 2?) to be able to get in. The sale is over 2 floors, and organised by designers - some are really well known, some are smaller names I've never heard of. It's not a posh environment, it's just rows and rows of clothes on hangers - and you have to take the time to go through them to find the gems, and also your size. There aren't any changing rooms, but there is an area where you can go and try them on at the back of the venue - it's closed off to men, but you do have to accept getting changed in front of other women. I am myself a massive fan of Vivienne Westood, and this was also the opportunity for me to try on a few pieces of her clothes - and yes, I did cave in and buy a top (1/3 of the original price) and a scarf. Good to know: they separate their sales between womanswear and menswear - their schedule is updated on their website.

From the owner: Named "The Best Designer Discount" outlet in London by the Independent on Sunday, by Time Out as…read more"one of the Ten Best Reasons for living in London", and by Elle "a Top Twenty favourite shopping spot", the Designer Warehouse Sales have established themselves as one of the foremost destination venues for fashion lovers. With more award winning designer labels housed under one roof than at any other outlet in the country - including high style retailers Selfridges and Harvey Nichols - DWS provide fashion lovers with the best of designerwear at the lowest of possible prices. Held over three packed days, twelvetimes a year, these Sales offer customers catwalk one-offs, showroom samples and cancelled orders from the pick of the current seasons collections. Expect reductions of 60% or more on the rails of clothes packed into spacious studios in London, outside the Congestion Zone.

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Dahlia

3.8(6 reviews)

0.2 mi•Soho

Not much has been done to a great standard in the shop itself. Having said that, the wallpaper and…read morethe mirror in the dressing room feels quite homely. The shop is quite cutting edge in what they offer, the emphasis on shape and cut and are amongst the freshest themes out there, there is always an interesting cut to look out for at Dahlia's. Attention to detail is essential, buttons, pockets, stitching and lining. For instance, I fell in love with one of their new season sailor coats, with red buttons and navy backdrop, the lining in silk and printed red stars. Unfortunately, the shape was a bit to frumpy for my height but I can see it being worn by a specific kind of woman amazingly! I encountered the same problem with other outfits, it was such a shame. Their clothes won't fit everyone, but you never know; one of their vintage type, fun cut dresses might fit you perfectly.

I was strolling through Carnaby Street before catching the bus when I stumbled across this lovely…read morelittle shop down an alley. Supposedly the designer is British and began selling her pieces on Portobello Road ten years ago. The shop is brightly lit, small and very quaint. I found the Dahlia collection to be rather vintage-inspired, with precise tailoring feminine details. The quality of the pieces are very good and I feel like the price point is fair. There also is a section of vintage pieces in the shop, all in wonderful condition. I found the service to be great as well, my salesgirl was quite attentive and gave me her advice when I was conflicted between two vintage 1950s dresses I had selected. She asked for my contact information so she could ring me when they got in a trench I was eyeing earlier that had sold out straight away. Also, she said she would let me know when the shop got in their next vintage shipment. Overall, wonderful and very genuine customer service. I look forward to what the Dahlia shop has in store for F/W 2010 and I will be back in the shop very soon.

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Christmas window decoration

Factory Outlet

3.7(3 reviews)

7.1 mi•Woodside Park

Factory Outlet doesn't really seem like a factory outlet. Let me explain. I would think a factory…read moreoutlet would be really, really cheap and the clothes would be in dry cleaners type bags. Factory Outlet North Finchley is nothing like that. There are some good deals to be had, even a rack starting at just 5 pounds. I'll admit the clothes in this shop are taste-full and beautiful. There is a particularly nice brown ruffle dress in a silky material for 22 pounds and some lovely knits that wrap around your body. The staff here is friendly enough and not up your arse, in a way that is common in a small store. I like to come in here and have a poke around. I will note this store only sells clothing so no handbags or shoes on offer.

I love shopping in this store. It has a wide range of products and the staff are friendly. I always…read moreget exceptional value and I would definitely recommend shopping here.

Primark

4.1(88 reviews)

0.4 mi•Fitzrovia

Another good trip to this location. They have so many festive items, including; homeware, clothing…read moreand decorations. Great place for stocking stuffers and their bath bombs selection is one of the best! So many to choose from, including Disney and Christmas designs, all either £1 or £1.50! Staff on the floor are a bit useless and unwilling to help but the register staff were pleasant. As always - come early to avoid the crowds!

Your enjoyment or appreciation of this place is going to be entirely dependent on who you are, and…read morewhat your lifestyle is. I am not local (American) but I have lived in London as a young poor 20 something. Primark was a Godsend for me. It's also really interesting now that they have expanded into the states (although not where I live) to come back and see how it has changed. When I lived here and had no money this was my go to for anything trendy, or needed. When I moved back to America quite unexpectedly I went there to stock up on inexpensive suitcases to pack up my life and carry back across the world. Any fast fashion or trendy items, this was my go to. Needed something for my home that didn't need to be high quality, Primark. I got a job at AllSaints a few blocks away and we were supposed to wear their clothes exclusively, but we only got a 60% discount (that's a big discount but still not inexpensive for a college kid) so I got a lot of my work shoes here and they never noticed. Now that I visit as a tourist, it's my go to for things like I need an umbrella that I can leave behind when I go home, or it's raining and I didn't bring my raincoat with me today...or it's colder than what I planned for on this trip so let me stop by and grab a few pieces of layering clothes or a coat. The Disney selection makes me wonder why there isn't a Primark in Orlando (because they get very unique Disney licensed items). If you don't have a big budget or are in need of souvenirs, I also recommend Primark. But if you're looking for a luxury experience, this isn't for you. If you're anti fast fashion, please just skip this. It's busy and loud and sort of a cattle call at the till, but it's great novelty spot. The layout has shed over the years bit it's still a great spot for cheep gifts, replacing broken or lost items and getting an unexpected suitcase for any souvenirs if you are a tourist (my favorite suitcase going on 11 years was £25 from here & yes we got another this most recent trip) 3 stars because I've definitely had some weird experience here over the years but generally if you go in knowing what it is and what to expect, it won't disappoint you.

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'Tasteful' Christmas vests! Just lovely for family photos

Burberry Factory Shop

4.0(44 reviews)

4.4 mi•Hackney Central

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Oh my God! It exists! This place is real! And it's open to the public. They have incredible…read moreBurberry buys and it's legit real. It's very nice that their security at the front door and the staff is extremely accommodating, they are a little shorthanded so give yourself some time and some patience. I worked with MJ and she was absolutely fabulous. I am not a tiny person by any means and she took the time to grab me some additional sizes out of the back. They do have up to size 16. Just ask for a sales clerk to help you. MJ totally went above and beyond for me. I got boots, a trenchcoat, and I even bought my mom a really nice wrap over poncho. Some of the items are marked down 50% off and then they have additional tag sales that are 40 50 and 60% off the sticker price. One trenchcoat would normally cost $2600+ I got everything for under $1400. This place is totally legit if you can make it it's worth a trip. They have bags, accessories, men's, and women's stuff. They even have shoes and kids clothes. It's a massive store. Give yourself some time and give the staff some grace. I can see why people will rave about this place online. The deals are real.

I have been looking for an everyday purse for a while now. While I was in London, I scrolled thru…read moreYelp for shopping areas and I discovered that Burberry had an Outlet here! I found the perfect purse at a great price for a designer purse. This store has a great selection of purses, accessories, and clothes. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The reason I am writing this review is let people know that the Wi-Fi is not the best in this area of town. I had to wait in the store to call Uber because as soon as I walked outside I lost coverage. Both drop off and pickup had to be done on the main street and not in front of the Burberry Outlet.

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Pussy Willow

5.0(1 review)

2.7 mi•Borough

Popping up out of nowhere and landing on Bermondsey Street is this beautiful little clothes shop…read more It was a black chiffon and feather dress that stole my attention, and once inside I was by no means disappointed. The delicately feminine silk, knit and lace clothes are hung beautifully alongside a number of jewellery pieces and bags. My favourite touch however, are the handwritten price tags "one hundred and twenty five pounds", so simple but so unlike all other shops. As you can guess Pussy Willow is not cheap, but it is beautiful, as for the little dachshund curled up on a cushion, that is enough to make anyone's heart melt.

Karen Millen

4.3(3 reviews)

0.1 mi•Mayfair

I've always liked Karen Millen but can't say I've ever LOVED it. They do that high-end fashion…read morething of making both beautiful clothes and clothes that are expensive but genuinely look tacky...in my humble opinion but then who am I to talk in my H&M leggings? The reason for the whopping five stars is specifically for this store and one lovely lady in particular...a sales assistant named Vicky. I popped in yesterday in a panic as I have a wedding to attend on Saturday and haven't yet bought myself a dress. I was not in the mood for shopping and feeling very uninspired so just grabbed a few things and then vetoed them all. On my way out the changing room I bumped into the lovely Vicky who took the whole lot off me with an "Oh no, no, no, none of these are right for you!", asked what the occasion was, disappeared and reappeared quick as a flash with a dress that I didn't like AT ALL. SO not my style but she begged me to try it on and seemed so nice I obliged. OMG it was gorgeous! I wouldn't have picked it up in a thousand years yet once I had it on I adored it. Completely different to anything I've ever bought, very classic and elegant with a hint of '50s pin-up girl. She did me proud. Hold on, I hadn't looked at the price tag... "How much is this dress?" I asked, "£210" came the shocking reply! "But it's just gone into the sale and now it's £60" ...WHAT!!!!? Sold! Girls, if you're ever in this store and need some help ask for Vicky - she's a genius!

My other half loves this brand and I always leave the stores with my wallet lighter for the…read moreexperience. I only visit during "sale" season!

Aimé

4.5(2 reviews)

2.8 mi•Shoreditch

Finally!!!! the best shop from west London Aimé has arrived…read morein the eastend....just the best selection of our favourite designers including Isabel Marant ( Yes !,they have the TRAINERS !) forte forte , Masscob , some lovely homeware...great staff , really helpful, definitely the best shopping experience in Redchurch Street! Will be back ....

Since living in Shoreditch I always found great menswear for my boyfriend but I always felt it…read morewasn't so good for women so I am so happy to find this new store with my favourite brands! It's like being back in Paris! Really nice girls in there too - made me feel very welcome and I'm so happy with my new Isabel Marant tops!

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The Girl Can't Help It

5.0(2 reviews)

1.4 mi•Lisson Grove

This place is the Holy Grail of vintage as far as I'm concerned. I ALWAYS find something I want…read morewhen I come here! The owners Sparkle & Cad are very friendly and knowledgeable, and are always happy to help if you're looking for something special. Everything they sell is hand picked, so you know there aren't going to be rails of dubious looking stock like you find in so many vintage shops nowadays. If you're looking for authentic clothing and accessories then it doesn't get better than this: everything in here is a gem! Happily there's also something for every budget, as they have a discounted section upstairs. The main floor is pricier - but worth it.

The best vintage shop in London indeed. It is a treasure box in the middle of London-I could move…read morein there! Hats, shoes, dresses, amazing pieces from 1920's-1970's, especially their 1940's/1950's collections... late 1930's Garbo hat from Ninotchka, Marilyn dress, the most amazing 1950's earrings and gloves (and I've been collecting these for some years now and they have wonderful choice) all in perfect condition and one off's! I seriously wish that shop was my cupboard... Sparkle and Cad, the owners of the place are uber friendly and all you have to do is ask and they will tell you all about the designers, eras of the items...you'll really feel million dollars to wear a dress which was worn by a Hollywood starlet of a very famous movie sometime in 1956!!! Marilyn dress is pricey but a wonderful find for a collector.. there is something for everyone and you can certainly find a bargain (especially in Hell to Pay upstairs) too (also get your self on their mailing list and see when they have a sale or special deals!)..and another thing you'll never know who you might see in there (Kate Moss,Whoopee Goldberg,Immodesty Blaize,Duffy,Paloma Faith,Eva Green, Sharleen Spiteri, to name just a few!!). I am overexcited about The Girl Can't Help it, love it! MUST visit!!!!

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Selfridges

3.9(448 reviews)

0.6 mi•Marylebone

We came here for the Jellycat store and it was worth it. This is like a large department store with…read moremany brands inside, similar to Harrod's. The location was right in the middle of the action. Specific to JellyCat, they were having the Fish and Chips pop up, which offers limited edition fish and chips related Jellycats, where you interact with the staff as they present it to you with a sticker with your name and a personalized experience. You could make a reservation or just stand in line. We chose to do neither and my daughter got a lemon wedge Jellycat. The line was short and the staff was friendly.

We stopped by Selfridges to pick up a swim suit for the honey, but also ended up dropping into…read moretheir food hall. For the food hall I loved that they had a great selection of so many different types of food and drink. I was able to pick up some sushi and drinks, while the honey got some ramen to-go. I also loved that you could pay at the specific stall you got the food from and did not have to get in line for every single item. In relation to Selfridges' clothing section upstairs, the signage for the sections was poor and we ended up having to ask where the swim area was. Everything was £80 and up so we later ended up going to Primark since it was a little too rich for our blood (DH constantly loses his swim trucks when we travel). All in all, I was glad they were close to our hotel and the food hall definitely gives the nearby Mercado (which was our goto last year) a run for it's money.

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Qype User (treehi…)

17 years ago

This monster of retail therapy can be a bit daunting for some but to most people its pure bliss and has become a destination area for tourists from all over the world! Tall, Petite, Maternity, Mini, Kate Moss, Accessories, Shoes and Boutique. Nail bar, Blow dry bar and Brow bar..and the list goes on. No wonder the average time a customer spends in TS is 3 1/2hours!! My favourite bit is the Boutique area, the eclectic collections by designers such as Ann-Sofi Back, Todd Lynn and Marcus Lupfer are truly amazing and to get their high end pieces to a high street price is what makes Topshop stand out from its competitors. The basement floor with concessions makes it different from all other topshops, selling brands such as Lipsy, Reko and Peekaboo vintage. Best time to shop without having to queue and being able to make your way between fixtures without using your elbows is between 9am-11.30am mon-fri. read more

Qype User (sligor…)

18 years ago

This shop is absolutely huge. It can get very busy, and so is best avoided at peak times. Topshop is the best high street shop for affordable fashion, and always has a good variety of styles. I find this branch a bit too big really, as there is so much stuff it makes it hard to find what you're looking for. Good for browing, and it's easy to while away an hour or more just walking round, but if you are looking for something in particular, you could wander for hours and never find it. As well as standard Topshop clothes, there is a vintage section, several boutique stalls, a cafe, a nail bar, Topman, loads of accessories, and a Miss Selfridge attached. They do a personal shopping service which I would love to try one day as a treat! read more

Elizabeth N.

10 years ago

This place is too manic and too over priced. It's like it's got so full of its own importance and stuck ridiculous price tags on "hipster" clothing and can get away with it because Beyonce shops there when she's in town! Its only saving grace is that it has Lola's Cupcakes! One of my favorite bakers!!! They do have a great selection of kooky accessories on the ground floor as you walk in but seriously, £50 for a head band...?! I just feel I'm being taking the bleep out of. It could be cool and I do believe it once was but it's just gone overboard now... such a shame. And really, when it comes down to it, the quality of the clothes simply isn't good enough to warrant the price tag, or the crowds!! Traumatic shopping experience. read more

Qype User (angiej…)

18 years ago

If you love shopping, spending hours browsing through the racks, and dont mind crowds then come here. It is massive, absolutely massive. And in the heart of the center of London, right in the centre of oxford street, you cant miss it. There are a number of floors with clothes for both sexes. The prices are very reasonable and you wont break the bank. Generally speaking the clothes tend to be for those in their teens, twenties and maybe thirties put it this way, you wont see my mum in there. Down side is that the queues to try things on at the weekends seem to be really long. Dont expect to pop in and out of here quickly! read more

Qype User (sesso8…)

17 years ago

L'enfer pour votre petit copain, mais le paradis pour toute celles qui sont à la recherche de fringues et de chaussures originales. Le magasin d'Oxford Street est immenssissime -baskets obligatoires- quatre(ou cinq) niveaux de 400m2 à écumer. J'en avais mal au crâne tellement j'étais hytérique face à toutes ses affaires :-o Par contre on franchi très vite la barre des 100 euros avec trois fois rien dans son panier. J'en suis complètement addict et j'y retourne ce week end ;-D Pour celles qui ne peuvent aller à Londres : topshop.comils livrent en 5 jours. read more

Qype User (M4ri4_…)

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17 years ago

LE Topshop d'Oxford Street, c'est à dire la Mecque des topshops! Il est énormissime, on peut y passer des heures et s'y perdre 50 fois tellement il est grand! Un des arrêts obligatoires au programme d'une virée à Londres, presque un monument touristique de la ville par sa renommée et sa réputation! Vous y trouverez tout ce qu'il vous faut pour être à la pointe de la tendance anglaise. Du basique à la tenue anglaise funky, chacun y trouvera son bonheur! read more

Yasmin M.

13 years ago

The previous week there was a flood in our home. The company came as soon as possible, but most of our belongings in the basement were damaged. I had to buy new clothes for the spring, because mine were in the trash bin after the flood. I bought some new tops, bags, several skirts and jeans. Now, I am prepared for the warmer weather. I recommend you to try the Pink Acid Leigh jeans, they seem to me really cool and fashionable. read more

Qype User (beequi…)

18 years ago

A place to go if you are looking for affordable fashion. It's a great spot to shop during credit crunch, however, it's often over-crowded. I went during lunch hour for some shopping and it's often too crowded and you would end up spending 30 minutes (at least) just to try on the clothes / pay. Probable best to go after work or on weekends. But then again the crown could be overwhelming. read more

Vee_e3e ..

6 years ago

this place is run by a bunch of dickhead jews 卍 who dont know what they are doing. they rejected me for a job 4 times and kept on inviting me for interviews and kept on rejecting me. istg the people who are in charge of recruitment are all jews who are lost and dont know how to do their jobs. if hiter was still alive today id have them all gassed in "a shower" which i think they need. read more

Qype User (scandi…)

14 years ago

The Miss Patina concession on the SB2 floor is very nice! I just discovered it when passing through to go to the Fitting rooms! They have really cool vintage-spired clothes in lots of gorgeous colours! Having been so impressed with their clothes, I told my friend and she said that Miss Patina are also online. website is great!! http://misspatina.bigcartel.com/# Check it out!! :D xx read more

Diana A.

292

13 years ago

I love topshop and especially this one in Oxford Circus. It is huge. There is a hair salon, you can also get your ears pierced, at the bottom floor you have other shoe labels like office and kurt geiger. Topshop offers variety of clothing and it is very different from other shops. Sometimes the prices can be expensive but you can also find some affordable flats, tops and jeans. read more

Leonilde C.

12 years ago

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Qype User (tracer…)

18 years ago

This place is massive! If you've never shopped in Top Shop ( I don't know how) this is the place to go. It stocks positively everything they possibly sell, and then some. The decor is slick and modern, and its easy to spend hours just browsing, trying on random stuff. Very, very easy to spend a silly amount of money though, so be warned. read more

Qype User (jeff…)

18 years ago

Always managed to find something that suits me in Topshop. Not only they sell affordable clothing, they are all very trendy. It's conveniently located at oxford circus meaning that you are never too far away for more shopping. Bargain hunters must go during the christmas sale as reduction can be as much as 50%. read more

Carla S.

12 years ago

My passion for shopping clothes equals edges with unhealthy and Topshop is the shop where I find a perfect outlet for it! Amazing range of clothes, always keeping it trendy and chic, and still having reasonable prices! What more you could possibly ask for, when in a mood for some good shopping splurge read more

Qype User (Sonia…)

104

18 years ago

I actually find this shop to be too big. There is a great variety of clothes and designers but it just takes too long to find what you want. You have to queue for ages for the changing room and then again to pay and it just doesn't seem worth it. The staff aren't amazingly friendly either. read more

Qype User (mccak8…)

18 years ago

Always busy and full of tourists no matter what time you go! Huge store with loads of products, many of them are 'first look' meaning this store gets products before others. Sometimes a bit too crazy for me and i would rather go somewhere where I can see everything! read more

Qype User (rosrut…)

18 years ago

The TopShop in Oxford Street is one of the best-there's a huge selection-I'm talking enormous-and everyone is very friendly. Everything is very well made and it has all the latest fashions. Well worth a trip if, like me, you like your clothes or accesories! read more

Qype User (szesz…)

18 years ago

Top shop offers some of the most trendy clothes in the UK. This tore in particular is huge - meaning a wide selection of collection. I just simply couldnt resists topshop whenever I am in the Oxford Circus area. It's just so fashinable, cheap, and trendy! read more

Qype User (GizzyC…)

14 years ago

I see that this is an ordinary store but does thier customer service have to be low too? The store is a mess & so are the people that work there. Nothing like the other 5 locations i went to. Bad location! read more

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3.7

(20 reviews)

If there's one thing about about an H&M that you can count on, it's consistency. Consistency in…read morefair prices, consistency in seasonal clothing and my favorite consistency, the ability to con the sales clerks into giving you a good deal when there's one to be had. I found just such a deal at this very store. I was on a mission to stuff my America-destined suitcase with coats galore on my recent trip to London and while we have H&M's here in the States, it's always been my experience that they are a bit better overseas, so I figured I'd go in. As I strolled through the aisles, combed the racks and fondled, tugged and pulled at fabrics, I found an adorable little gold knitted sweater for... 3 pounds. Yes! But a jacket, Stephy, you must find a jacket. Keep your focus, girl! I decided since the first floor was looking pretty picked over and grim that I'd hike the two flights upstairs and see what there was. And there, oh there it was, my new coat. I only saw two of them. One, definitely smaller than the other and from about 20 feet away, I guessed maybe a size 4 and a 12 or 14 for the bigger one aka my new coat. I b-lined it for the coat, only knocking a few tiny hipsters out of the way and clenched it with my mitten covered hands! (Somehow that doesn't sound very menacing with the word mitten in it, huh? Oh well, moving on...) Sure enough, the small was indeed a size 4, off with you silly little person coat! And then there it was my 14 (hey, I eat, I have curves, la la la). I immediately dropped my purse and shed the 17 layers of clothing I was wearing to prevent me from freezing to death in the chilly London air and the coat was on. I did the chick side turn that gives you a peep at your bum to make sure it looks flattering. I did the classic reverse glance neck tilt to make sure my ass didn't look as big as it really is and then I went to button it and... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Missing buttons!! Crap sandwich! But wait? There was that little person coat that I tossed aside with reckless abandon.... Hmm, perhaps that coat had buttons? Sure enough! IT HAD BUTTONS!! And so it was time to plan my discount. My trained shopper mind knew full well that they weren't going to be able to sell this coat as is, which means, discountville!! Hey, it's defective and missing most of the front buttons, surely you can't charge me full price. What say we take the buttons off of the smaller coat and give them to me and then sell me the big coat at a discount defect price seeing as how I will have to sew the buttons on myself? And so I scanned the cashiers and looked for the youngest, most clueless looking one. There she was, blinking like Bambi! I approached her with confidence and gave her my spiel and after she thought it over and asked her manager, what do you know, success, new jacket and 20 new buttons were mine! Thanks H&M, I will wear my score with pride!

I don't care, I'm just gonna say it...I love it!!…read more It's like good ol' Primani only about £1 more expensive per item and slightly nicer. They have some terrible clothes, I know, you'll pick up a lovely top then realise it has a hideous patch of glitter on it, or pick up a gorge cardi then realise the buttons are already falling off, but sometimes you'll dig out some amazing finds! It's also a great place for 'the basics' like tshirts and vests in every colour. It's one of my first stops for a summer holiday too - lots of handy cheap beach coverups etc. It's not great quality and they're not long lasting garments but then you're not paying much and I've bought loads of really cool little dresses and tops from here. And lots and lots of hats!! I love hats!

TK Maxx

3.9

(16 reviews)

As an American, I loved seeing T.K. Maxx in person!…read more I knew that T.J. Maxx in the UK is called T.K. Maxx, and I was so excited to finally see it with my own eyes. The assortment of inventory is very different compared to the US, and honestly, it's not as good LOL. Also, if anyone knows the "No tag" rule at all TJX Company stores in the US. Whenever you would like to purchase something that doesn't have a tag, they try to give you the best possible price for an item that's comparable to the item. The same thing happened to me with a bracelet, and they tried to charge me 15 pounds for a bracelet that's worth 4. There were many cheaper ones all around, but of course they picked the most expensive one. . . I had to drop a star for that, but otherwise it was a cool touristy experience.

Visiting London and to my surprise, I found TK Maxx! My favorite store to shop is TJ Maxx in the…read moreUS. TK Maxx is the exact same shopping outlet as TJ Maxx in the US. Lots of name brand products from clothing to home decor at a discount price. Really enjoy the search for treasures! Store is very busy and crowded. Fun to visit and look for bargains!

TK Maxx

3.8

(13 reviews)

What a huge selection of running and sport clothing. Weather in London was super high and we…read morerealized we need d lighter clothes that would wick sweat while we walked and found exactly what we were looking for. Very very affordable and the staff were quite pleasant, helpful and easy to find

The selection in the TK Maxx's I visited in London was terrible. Way too much Tommy Hilfiger and…read morecheap stuff made in China; not enough high quality merchandise, especially with regard to footwear and handbags. Most of the footwear and handbags was cheap vinyl crap made in China. The stores are incredibly cramped. They are understaffed as well.

Anthropologie

3.8

(24 reviews)