Summer in the City Shopping

Summer in the City 14 |

◗RETAIL THERAPYNo need to trawl every inch of the high street. Matchbox reveals the best places to snap up some summer style. Words Scarlett Kilcooley-O’Halloran

MATCHBOX RECOMMENDS…• Solange Azagury Partridge Jewellers (solangeazagurypartridge.com)

• Full Circle Men’s and women’s fashion (fullcircleuk.com)

• Temperley London Ready-to-wear, bridal and bespoke womenswear (temperleylondon.com)

• House of Fraser Department store (houseoffraser.co.uk)

• Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses Legendary eyeware brand (olivergoldsmith.com)

BEST wEBSITES

AND…

MatchesFrom printed pantaloons by DVF to Lanvin cotton shorts, this is fashion Mecca for the latest summer trends for both men and women.60–64 Ledbury Road, W11 (matchesfashion.com)

Portobello MarketThe original home of summer boho hippy chic. Snap up a bargain from one of the many stalls under the Westway every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

9 LondonCalling all yummy mummies: 9 London specialises in glamorous maternity wear, from its own quirky collection to fashion favourites such as Malene Birger and Minna.8 Hollywood Road, SW10 (9london.co.uk)

Liza BruceNew York-born Liza Bruce has been creating daring and dramatic swimwear since the 1980s, but we love her beautiful range of ethnic kaftans – ideal for a light summer cover-up.9 Pont Street, SW1 (lizabruce.com)

Paul SmithStand out by the pool in Paul Smith’s swim shorts, available in a range of eclectic colours. Be sure to check out his eyewear range while you’re there.120 Kensington Park Road, W11 (paulsmith.co.uk)

Cologne and CottonSay so long to uncomfortable summer nights and sleep peacefully in white cotton. C&C’s romantic nightwear collection with broderie anglaise detail will keep you cool and comfortable.88 Marylebone High Street, W1 (cologneandcotton.com)

American ApparelStock up on your summer staples – think racer vests, cotton tees and short shorts.176–178 Portobello Road, W11 (americanapparel.net)

beachcafe.comCombines summer shopping

with handpicked travel guides.

thenorthcircular.comSupermodel Lily Cole’s

ethical knitwear brand is

perfect for festival fields.

net-a-porter.comHigh fashion, delivered

overnight to your door in

divine packaging.

spacenk.comFor all your superluxe

skincare and beauty needs.

made.uk.comBeautiful, handmade jewellery

pieces, designed in the UK

and created in East Africa.

SHOPS

PAUL SMITH

MATCHES FASHION