Covent Garden Shopping Guide

Covent Garden – one of London’s hottest shopping destinations that offer world-class options in clothing, beauty, antiques, collectibles and so on! Covent Garden lets you explore and discover the best in beauty and fashion and globally recognised brands proving it to be a real shopping destination in the city.

Covent Garden market

No matter what you want to buy Covent Garden market is one place that you must explore for the love of shopping. You get amazing arts and crafts items or you can simply go for window shopping in this market. If you love shopping, you must also not miss Monmouth street, floral street, short gardens, St. Martin’s  courtyard and seven dials

Address: 130 King St, London, ON N6A 1C5   Phone: +1 519-439-3921
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden  Website: http://www.coventmarket.com/

Opening ceremony

They are the ultimate taste making brands and their design templates have worked well in Tokyo, New York and LA. They present new brands under its in-house label and have collaborated with lots of big names. Opening ceremony completely relies on the ability and creativity of its own to step into the next big fashion trend.

Address:  35 King Street London WC2E 8JG   Phone: 020 7836 4978
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden/ Leicester square  Website: https://www.openingceremony.com/

Farrell

The brand Farrell was launched by Robbie Williams in the year 2011 paying homage to Jack Farrell. Here you get to witness perfect amalgamation of style and culture matched with ingredients of sophistication and quality; you get decent belted wool coats and parkas in Farrell. One of the best in menswear outfitters as they know that most men are obsessed with classic quality pieces that have a fine touch of twist; their best chunky knits with shoulder patches or the cotton bomber with aviator collars are actually going to last for decades. This pop-up store is only a few minutes walk from the Covent Garden station.

Address: 18 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LG, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7836 6154
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden

MAC

Just a few seconds walk from the Covent Garden station, this new store of MAC in London’s Covent Garden looks much like a nightclub from the 80s. They have smart staff and specialist MAC pro range counters to help you pick the best as they are a huge hit among make-up artists and various performers on the global level. Their cosmetics are of high quality; they have six makeup stations on ground floor with the makeup team always willing to attend your varied requirements. You can try their theatrical new look or their fresh 30 minute express makeup session. Experiment with the exotic range of false lashes they sell at MAC in its lash bar downstairs right at the basement. Completely a girl’s world!

Address: 27 James St, West Soho, London WC2E 8PA, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 370 192 5185
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden  Website: http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/

Y-3

It’s been more than 10 years when Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto planned to team up with the famous global brand Adidas to form Y-3. Yamamoto’s aesthetics have been combined with the sports intellect of brand Adidas. This style destination store in Covent Garden is much focused on fresh, younger and trend-conscious customer base. Graphic shelves, monochromatic interior, mirrored walls and the iconic three stripes of Adidas give it a welcoming feel. Oversized knits and rain macs are inspired by the 90s but the major attraction here is footwear as they stock many from track shoes to boxing wear and so on. Honja-classics continue to be the bestsellers. They also stock edgy menswear collection at decent prices; you will love them for variety and quality.

Address: 3 Covent Garden, London WC2E 8HA, UK  Phone: 020 7240 1802
Nearest tube station: Covent garden  Website: http://www.y-3.com/UK

Topman General Store

Don’t confuse them with your general store! Opened its first store in Spitalfields, they have been selling the finest Arcadia menswear with handpicked designer pieces and some of the most niche labels like Happy socks and Pendelton. Gordon Richardson and Mathew Murphy have been writing the exclusive stock list here and with that the final product has to be well presented and tasteful to the core. They have expensive looking retro style display cabinets and the bright whitewashed walls and all of that gives a more scandic feel. They are in-demand with topman design tailoring, john smedley knits, swear shoes, denim jackets and Pendleton rucksacks. Topman general store sells trendy men’s fashion shoes, leisurewear, own-brand suits and accessories.

Address: 36-38 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LA, United Kingdom   Phone: 020 7240 1971
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden  Website: http://www.topman.com/?geoip=home

Blackout II

Started with vintage threads even before they became fashionable, this is an amazing store tucked in the heart of Covent garden that has been around for more than 30 years now and specialises in antique and unique apparel fashion. It is there as a duplex store heaving with stocks in clothing (from 20s and the 30s) and accessories (from 40s-80s). Only a true shopping freak can wander through the stuffed rails of lots and lots of stocks in men’s and women’s clothing that they have here. Knowledgeable staff is a plus as they help you choose your picks following the signs that indicate the era a particular product they sell here refers to.  If you are looking for a specific vintage clothing or accessories from a specific era from the bygone decades, this is the place to be in London’s Covent garden.

Address: 51 Endell St, London WC2H 9AJ, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7240 5006
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden/ Tottenham court road  Website: http://www.blackout2.com/

The Vintage Showroom

Founded in 2007, this is yet another gem in the world of vintage that is an ultimate retro haven for men where they can choose from among the basic items such as Barbour jackets, Pendleton shirts and vintage denim. They have also been stocking some specialist items like the sailor smocks and heavy duty army surplus, etc. Be warned, they are not into selling ironic T-shirts or jeans here as the focus of the vintage showroom in London’s Covent Garden is more on quality rather than on quantity. This wood-floored shop promises a vibe equivalent to museums and has been selling fashion clothing, footwear and accessories at decent prices.

Address: 14 Earlham St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9LN, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7836 3964
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden Website: http://www.thevintageshowroom.com/blog/

Neal’s Yard Remedies

More than 80 international stores and spread over 20 countries across five different continents, this is Neal’s Yard remedies, a globally renowned and trusted brand for all your organic skincare requirements, men’s skincare products, anti-ageing skincare items, etc. They are a school of natural health that stock organic and natural skincare gifts and products for everyone. Their health and beauty products are widely available in its Covent garden store too; to point out, it was established in 1981 in Covent garden.  They stock hand wash, soaps, bath oils, deodorants, essential oils and sun creams along with a good range of mother and baby skin requirements. Men’s range also available. Focus is on providing remedies that have the ability to ‘feed the skin from within’ and improve skin’s hydration and elasticity. Neal’s yard have established a fan following of their own and even after facing tough competition from comparatively younger companies in the business, they have always managed to make an identity for themselves. They have over 20 stores in London and plenty of them with luxury treatment rooms offering huge range of therapies have excelled and gained trust of customers.

Address: 2 Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden WC2H 9DP, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7379 7662
Nearest tube station: Covent garden  Website: https://www.nealsyardremedies.com/store?name=covent-garden-therapy-rooms

Coco de Mer

One of the most erotic and upmarket erotic emporium in London where you get stuffs that make you look sensuous, pleasingly attractive and really very gorgeous. Coco de Mer, established by Sam Roddick, is one of the finest and glamorous shops that stock raunchiest sex toys and accessories. They sell lingerie (in good old fashioned silk and lace designs) and jewelleries that are made of finest materials. You also get sexual rings, silver nipple shields, leather reins, love eggs (made from the jade and rose quartz), etc. Be here for ultimate range of classy treats such as the dildos that are made from high quality wood, glass wands and ceramic butt plugs (when immersed in cool or hot water change temperature). Their latex clothing range, wide range of vintage books and homeware like crockery, cushions and wallpapers are printed with bold patterns. If you are a fancying a dirty weekend, be here and plan it out in the naughtiest way. Their salons and evening classes are highly recommended as they teach you dirty tricks like rope bondage and spanking. Fuel your erotic imagination.

Address: 23 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9DD, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7836 8882
Nearest tube station: Covent garden  Website: http://www.coco-de-mer.com/

Orla Kiely

Orla Kiely has been just fabulous with individual mismatching colours that give her a unique presence in the world of fashion. Signature bold prints and unusual but interesting colour combos have been her expertise. Layered textures and the graphic prints have beautifully adorned this Covent garden store of Kiely. Their designs speak loud and clear and are an epitome of fashion and attitude in the right sense. Even though Orla Kiely’s accessories like leather bags, purses and laminate totes have primarily made her what she is today but there is no denying over the fact that her womenswear collection has been gaining increased fan following. They stock gorgeous flowery outfits, stripy jackets and tops inspired by the era of 60s and the 70s. The fabrics of the clothing are of higher quality (they never compromise on quality). They also have established a decent selection of their own brand’s homeware line.

Address: Royal Opera House, 31 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9DD, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7240 4022
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden  Website: http://www.orlakiely.com/

Stanfords

Established in the year 1853 by Edward Stanford, this store is located in a grand old building right on the long acre in the Covent Garden area since 1901. They stock global maps, travel writing and guide books, gifts and lot more that is spread over its huge three floors. Stanford is undoubtedly one of the best and biggest map and travel bookshops globally and doesn’t deserve to be missed.

Address: 12-14 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9LP, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7836 1321
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden/ Leicester square  Website: http://www.stanfords.co.uk/

In a nutshell, Covent Garden offers everything from clothing, gifts, outdoor apparels, shoes and accessories to food, kids’ specialties, beauty, technological stuffs and grooming items. You have got all and more upcoming reasons to stop by this hot and evolving shopping destination in London.

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