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Concierges’ Guide to London: Shopping: Men’s Fashion

.style2 { COLOR: #881518 } < Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonANDERSON & SHEPPARD A member of the Savile Row Bespoke tailors, this outfit is popular with "American clientele" for its "trendy" cuts.

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Shopping: Women’s Fashion

.style2 { COLOR: #881518 } < Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonANYA HINDMARCH Renowned designer’s "bespoke shop on Pont Street" draws women in search of one-of-a-kind items like the Bespoke Ebury handbag. Craftsmen in the shop personalize the made-to-order bags with your initials and secret messages embossed onto the interior leather. (BM) ...

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Shopping: Jewelry, Watches & Pens

.style2 { COLOR: #881518 } < Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonASPREY New Bond Street department store carries "everything from backgammon sets to porcelain and silverware" but is recommended first and foremost for "bespoke high-end jewelry and watches." "Everyone likes something from Asprey." (MDC, AD, BM, CS, ST, MW) +44.20.7493.6767, www.asprey.com AUSTIN KAYE ...

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Shopping: Wines, Spirits, Cigars & Specialty Foods

.style2 { COLOR: #881518 } < Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonALLENS OF MAYFAIR Oft-touted as the "best butcher in the whole of London," this "traditional" shop in Mayfair "specializes in beef and game." "Most of the top restaurants use this butcher," but walk-in customers are welcome. Also offers butchery classes. (AD, ...

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Shopping: Home Decor

.style2 { COLOR: #881518 } THE CONRAN SHOP Founded by Terence Conran, one of the UK’s "greatest designers," this shop is "the type of place where you could buy your cups and saucers, cutlery, and furnishings—and you’ll be very happy with the outcome." (MB) Chelsea, +44.20.7589.7401; Marylebone, +44.20.7723.2223; www.conranshop.co.uk DESIGN CENTRE CHELSEA ...

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Shopping: Art, Antiques & Collectibles

.style2 { COLOR: #881518 } < Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonALFIES ANTIQUE MARKET "Famous throughout the years" for being "really good fun," this converted warehouse on Church Street draws "a collection of dealers all under one roof" to offer "a little bit of everything." More than 70 vendors. (AH, GM, CS, ...

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Shopping: Books

.style2 { COLOR: #881518 } < Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonDAUNT BOOKS Of this bookshop’s six locations, the Marylebone High Street store is recommended for its "beautiful Edwardian interior." Offers a wide selection of "travel books for everywhere." (GM) +44.20.7224.2295, www.dauntbooks.co.uk FOYLES The Charing Cross Road outlet of this UK book chain ...

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Culture & Diversions

.style2 { COLOR: #881518 } < Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonAPSLEY HOUSE The former home of the Duke of Wellington (who famously defeated Napoleon in the 1815 Battle of Waterloo), Apsley House is a treasure trove of spoils, holding “all of the gifts he was given after winning battles.” Find masterpieces by ...

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Culture & Diversions: How to Avoid Heathrow

< Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonPRIVATE ACCESS NetJets Europe provides the most comprehensive private-jet services to and from London. While its most popular route is from New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport to the London Luton Airport, the company flies into 10 other airports in the area from the East ...

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Concierges’ Guide to London: Shopping: Men’s Fashion: Street Smarts

< Back to Concierges' Guide to LondonJERMYN STREET “One of the most famous” shopping destinations in London “for handmade shirts, ties, and accessories.” The bustling street located just behind Picadilly has “an excellent choice of gentlemen’s shops” offering “off-the-shelf and made-to-measure” menswear, as well as “antiquish” accessories for the connoisseur. ...

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Rose throttles Innisbrook, again

PGT: Justin Rose completed his second consecutive round of 6-under 65 to take a one-shot lead after three rounds of the Transitions Championship on Saturday.

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