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 Retro cool fashion and fancy dress |
83 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HJ United Kingdom +44 131 220 5557 http://www.armstrongsvintage.c... |
In the heart of the bustling Grassmarket area stands Edinburgh's oldest second-hand shop. Now one of the best retro stockists in the city, it began life as a gentleman's outfitter in 1840. The stock changes daily and prices are very wallet friendly. A pair of jeans might set you back only £10 and a kitsch Hawaiian shirt just £5. The packed shop is bursting at the seams with glittery frocks, leather jackets and psychedelic shirts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Arty gifts |
5 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HU United Kingdom +44 131 332 4605 |
If you're looking for an unusual gift, get down to this colorful gallery in the middle of Stockbridge. Prices are very reasonable, and you can sort yourself out with hand-made cards and attractive wrapping papers at the same time. Belly button rings and there is interesting jewelery in copper and silver. Whether it's beautiful kids slippers designed like strawberries or beetles, or a tasteful print of Edinburgh, you're bound to find something to suit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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British Home Stores |
64 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DJ United Kingdom +44 131 226 2621 http://www.bhs.co.uk/ |
Check out Bhs for clothes and shoes, plus the good range of well-priced household goods. The clothes are in the middle price range, although the odd designer name is often to be found working under the Bhs name with small, more daring exclusive collections. You can also find some attractive accessories, including bags and hats, as well as some bright and cheerful children's wear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designer togs |
2 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT United Kingdom +44 131 556 3707 |
This is just the place to find something a little more original than the high street offerings. They specialize in exclusive designer clothing for women and they have a great ability for picking the "must have" items for the seasons ahead - even if that item is gingham or a large corsage. Their wide selection encompasses labels such as Ghost, Anna Sui and Vivienne Westwood. There are also carefully chosen and displayed accessories, including some chic bags and elegant jewelery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mainstream merchandise and guest designers |
109-112 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 3AA United Kingdom +44 131 225 1320 http://www.debenhams.com/ |
Debenhams is now considered the great British department store. The recent introduction of such designers as John Rocha, Jasper Conran and Pearce Fionda has led to an up-swing in their reputation. There are also slightly cheaper but equally funky labels like Jane Norman and Red Herring. For men, it is still a great place to get a reasonable suit. Hats are a specialty, as is the wedding-list service they provide. Every year they run a Bride of the Year competition, which focuses and consolidates their bridal strengths. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A funky boutique... |
137 Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4EB United Kingdom +44 131 228 9269 |
The flash silver sign made up of countless tiny mirrors accentuates the purple interior of this small boutique, giving it the feel of a truly hip place. Inside, there are attractive, reasonably priced accessories for female youth, featuring hair clips, hand bags and British-designed silver jewellery, set with semi-precious stones. This is the place to kit yourself out for a special night on the tiles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Let's go living in the past |
59-61 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS United Kingdom +44 131 556 4966 |
Flip pops up all over the UK and it's no surprise to find a branch of this American retro outlet in Edinburgh - a city that loves second-hand chic. The best buys here are, without doubt, the trousers and the shirts. Check out the cords and jeans in particular as well as the vast selection of lumberjack and cowboy gear. Feast your eyes on a treasure trove of everything from logo t-shirts to ballgowns. This is the sort of place young and hip children's TV presenters buy their threads. It is the haunt of those seeking a bit of inspiration, like Ronan Keating, who was spotted browsing here recently. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fair trade shop selling eco-friendly wares |
308 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4QH United Kingdom +44 131 447 1040 |
This is a family-run Fair Trading shop which carries various fashions and goods from developing countries around the world. There is an eclectic mix of stock, including dresses, blouses, joss-sticks, hair dye, temporary henna tattoos and 100% natural oils for use in oil burners or on your skin. 25% of the fashions are family-tailored by the proprietors using all natural fabrics and dyes with no organo-phosphates, and 75% are fair traded from India, Pakistan, China and Brazil. This really is a lifestyle shop which focuses on keeping traditional crafts alive in an eco-friendly and ethical manner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality department store |
145 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4DL United Kingdom +44 131 225 2472 |
Frasers is a quality name, placed in the middle/upper bracket of department stores. This building is a bit of a landmark at the west end of Princes Street. It is very strong on casual designer names such as DKNY and Laundry. There's a good range of menswear, womenswear, designer housewares and a very comprehensive cosmetics and perfume floor. There is also a smart cafe upstairs serving good quality lunches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trilby hats and velvet curtains |
15 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS United Kingdom +44 131 226 3087 |
If you're looking to bring a touch of antique glamor into either your wardrobe or your home then check out this cavern-like shop. Deck your windows with curtains of vintage velvet and line the edges with old-fashioned lace. Men can dabble in the art of period style, by donning a 1940s three-piece suit and a trilby. Go for the landed gentry, countryside-look with some tweed apparel. This is just the place to indulge your fantasies of being a 20s flapper or film star. Browse through the wonderful accessories which include embellished scarves, bags and hats, as well as the occasional feather boa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Clothing and accessories for clubbing |
33 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP United Kingdom +44 131 622 7317 |
Ground Control is a hip shop full of interesting bits and bobs for clubbers and young things. The list of their wares is lengthy - from celtic silver jewellery (including ear clamps, nose and navel rings) to tie-dyed t-shirts, clothing for nights out and fetish gear. There's also a wide range of accessories, including joss-sticks, incense burners and sunglasses. Spruce up your barnet fair with hair-dyes in every shade of the rainbow, and check out their bejewelled hair slides and twinkly hairpins. If you like changing your look, then get down to Ground Level.Noteworthy:Body Piercing Available Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kooky clothes |
3/32 Princes Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ United Kingdom +44 131 557 9347 http://www.kookai.co.uk/ |
Kookaï stocks fashionable and quirky clothes for young women. With lots of fashionable prints and styles you'll find all the current fashion trends here produced in good quality fabrics. This brand prides itself on that all important extra detailing required for the "fresh off the catwalk" look. Check out the great value Kookaï t-shirts which come in flattering shapes, as well as the extensive range of useful and funky accessories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For funky fashionistas |
22/24 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW United Kingdom |
Situated in the old Town, this shop has a shiny and funky interior. It is strong on hip, independent labels - check out items by Religion and Komodo amongst others. The trendy stock consists predominantly of trousers, tops and dresses, for men and women. Accessories such as watches, hats and a great selection of bags are also on sale. Don't miss the fabulous gift ideas, including some unusual clocks and photo-frames. Kool has a skatey, surfer look that makes it particularly popular with young fashionistas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality leather products with a Scottish twist |
88 Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4HG United Kingdom +44 131 228 1055 |
Manacraft Leather & Highland Company shop specialises in quality leather accessories from around the world. Purses, wallets, day bags, luggage, briefcases, gloves and belts make up most of their wares. Brand names include Francesco Biasia, Nicoli Italia, Antler and Samsonite. If these names don't have a Scottish ring to them then fear not - check out the gorgeous woollen Highland blankets and the hand-made Sporrans. Take advantage of their kilt-making and kilt-hire service and ask for the range of silver Quaichs, which are shallow cups for a wee dram o' whiskey. They also provide a reliable repair service for leather goods. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Full of eastern promise |
45 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2BY United Kingdom +44 131 558 3544 |
This shop's favorite colors tend towards the warm and intense, with lots of reds, deep greens and blues on show. You'll find quality woolens, pretty summer dresses and a large range of evening wear and ball dresses here. Make sure you check out their range of accessories (also available at their Accessorize shops) which includes hats, scarves, bags, jewelery and lots of desirable embroidered and embellished goods. This eastern-influenced shop has some unusual products at the pricier end of the high street market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Funky club gear and promotional wears |
62 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE United Kingdom +44 131 220 0477 |
The first Odd One Out shop, this started with original 70s shoes alongside homegrown designer talent and now stocks labels championed by lifestyle/fashion magazines such as The Face. You will find new modern fabrics, innovative cuts and understated use of colour here. Other than the funky fashion on view, they will also make and design printed and embroidered sweatshirts, t-shirts and other promotional material for you. If you don't trust your tailoring skills, there is a clothing alterations service available too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicate fashion for the working woman |
47B George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT United Kingdom +44 131 226 4009 |
Phase Eight is an intimate space off fashionable George Street with attractive changing areas and helpful staff. Designer Patsy Seddon continues to produce pretty and delicate wearable pieces for the working woman in a range of exciting fabrics and textures. Luxurious materials and interesting detailing are important in all the labels stocked here, including Fenn Wright and Manson. A selection of shoes and accessories are also available. Check out the quality trousers and look out for their frequent bargains. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Bustling Shopping District |
Princes Street Edinburgh United Kingdom |
Princes Street has its fair share of quality shops, from the elegance of Jenners, the most traditional of department stores (which has big designer names, good quality restaurants and a fantastic food hall) - to the ubiquitous high street names of Boots, Gap, Debenhams and the House of Fraser. Just south of Princes Street are the Princes Street Gardens with Calton Hill to the east and The National Gallery of Scotland and The Royal Scottish Academy to the west. The famed Hogmanay celebrations are centered in Princes Street Gardens and Princes Street itself. Truly a center for shopping and culture, Princes Street is must see. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gorgeous handmade hats and accessories |
58 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE United Kingdom +44 131 225 3055 |
This atmospheric little shop is full of wonderful creations for your head. Feast your eyes on hats of tulle, net, straw and chiffon as well as ornate creations made of satin, with silk flowers and ribbons adorning every surface. If you prefer a simple piece, Rosie's gives the odd nod to understatement. This place is a must for hat lovers and a hoot for the curious, who are welcome to try some on. There's lots of helpful advice and a large collection of matching gloves and bags are also stocked. So whether it's a wedding, a fancy-dress party or the races you are going to, you should visit this shop at the drop of a, ahem, hat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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