London stories

A mock-Tudor treasure trove of fashion and homeware

How an all-women clan of career criminals hounded West End department stores

The world-famous emporium of fun and games

With its bold advertising and top customer service, Selfridges brought American glamour to the capital

From humble beginnings to one of the biggest emporiums in Europe

Circus animals? Couture workshops? Shopping used to look a bit different

Historical bargain hunt

This champion of super short hemlines influenced how a generation dressed

Open for just two years, the 1970s flagship shop for this fashion label was a shopper’s paradise