STELLA MCCARTNEY
91-97 Fulham Road, London SW3 6RH T: 020 7589 0092
This is Stella's second London store, a short walk from Number Sixteen and the Knightsbridge Hotel. With panoramic windows, neutral wall covering and parquet flooring it certainly makes for a relaxing shopping experience. Upstairs you'll find the casual, wearable pieces by the established British designer, while downstairs you'll find luxurious underwear and eveningwear. There's also a little-girls section which mirrors the adult collection.

OPENING CEREMONY LONDON
35 King Street, WC2E 8JG T: 020 7836 4978
Following the overwhelming success of the Opening Ceremony pop-up over the Olympic Games, this Covent Garden store is the US brand's first European stand-alone outpost. Their eponymous own-brand collections are presented alongside pieces from the likes of Patrik Ervell, and Proenza Schouler, as well as collections from Korean and British designers. The store is also host to Tinker, a furniture-based art installation created by British designer Faye Toogood.

TEMPERLEY LONDON
27 Bruton Street, W1J 6QN T: 020 7229 7957
Situated over six floors in a stunning Georgian building, this new flagship from the British designer brings all three Temperley collections under one roof for the very first time. The interior design of the Grade II listed property perfectly reflects Temperley's signature ultra-feminine style, complete with unique art deco clothing rails, antique gold mirrors, bespoke furniture and vintage chandeliers.

BURBERRY
Regent Street 121 Regent Street, W1B 4TB T: 020 7806 8904
The iconic British brand has just unveiled its self-styled Burberry World Live after an extensive two year refurbishment of its original flagship store. Beyond the doors of its impressive Georgian façade, pioneering digital screens, audiovisual experiences and multimedia mirrors have been implemented. The juxtaposition of timeless British craftsmanship with innovative digital technology promises to provide a refreshingly unique and shopping experience.

JACK SPADE AND WOLSEY
83 Brewer Street, London, W1 T: 020 7036 0212
Two fantastic menswear stores have opened next to each other in a shiny new development at the bottom of Brewer Street in Soho. Jack Spade is the first British store from this successful US brand that was created by an ad man called Andy who wanted to originally design men's bags. They now design blue-collar clothes for the white-collar man, not just basics, but simply designed classics. Wolsey, right next door, is a 250 year old British brand that is finally breaking onto the boutique high street with contemporary styling of iconic menswear classics.

AESOP
41 Lexington Street, London W1F T: 020 7148 0237
The Australian beauty brand has opened another London shop, their 5th, this time on Soho's earthy Lexington Street. Aesop was one of the first companies to launch a scientifically-based range of botanical skin, body and haircare products. All the products, over 70 of them, smell divine and come in their signature pharmaceutical bottles, wrapped in simple black and white labels with philosophical quotes. Products sit on steel shelves set against white tiles and there's even a butler's sink in the middle of the room.

SUNSPEL
40 Old Compton Street, London W1 T: 0207 7344 491
Sunspel has always been responsible for luxury British basics for men, until recently. They have now launched a women's capsule collection so that both sexes can enjoy the traditional yet innovative clothing. The company has been going since 1860 and all of the clothes are made in the same factory in Nottingham. It's great for t-shirts and casual essentials.

CIRE TRUDON
36 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QJ T: 020 7486 7590
This beautiful new opening in fashionable Chiltern Street is home to one of the oldest candle making names in the world. Magnificent candles can be seen throughout the shop and the dark wood cabinets and shelves burst with coloured wax. Orderly rows of bell jars stand to attention as a divine combination of scents wafts around the room.

KATE SPADE
2 Symons Street, London SW3 T: 020 7259 0645
Manhattan original Kate Spade has opened a second London shop in Chelsea. The shop itself is like a jewel box with elaborate light fittings and display cabinets but the offer is exceptional too. There are beautiful costume jewelry pieces, simple totes, shoes, luggage, clothes, home wares and stationery. It's American preppy but also grown up glamour for women.

NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD
5 Mount Street, London W1K 3NE T: 020 7290 1404
High fashion shoe designer, Nicholas Kirkwood has recently opened his latest shop on trendy Mount Street in Mayfair. Nicholas had an input into the design of the shop but artist, Richard Woods specifically created the floor on which the shoes would walk. Striking lacquered display fixtures in white are set against a minimalist, flowing wooden floor to show off his beautiful shoes

PAUL. A YOUNG
143 Wardour Street, London W1F 8WA T: 20 7424 5750
This is the new flagship store from award winning chocolatier Paul A Young. Situated in the hustle and bustle of Soho it houses some of the most creative chocolates you will find in the capital. There's also an altar inside used for display which is worth seeing just by itself.

RICE
19 Neal's Yard, London WC2H T: 020 7836 9580
Rice is a Danish brand, famed for cheerful accessories and melamine tableware. This new store has a large range of products and is great for present shopping. Expect to find quirky camping, picnic and barbeque accessories.

MISSONI
138 New Bond Street, London W1U T:020 8749 5398
This is the classic Italian knitwear brand's second stand alone store in London. Missoni is famous for its geometric, stripy and abstract floral patterns in a diverse range of colours. Garments and accessories can be found in wool, cotton, linen, rayon and silk.

HUBLOT
New Bond Street, London W1U
The luxury Swiss watchmaker, Hublot was established in 1980 by Carlo Crocco, a member of the Italian Binda dynasty that made Breil watches. Now a beautiful new store has opened on fashionable New Bond Street and is sure to be very popular with the watch enthusiasts that shop in that area.

LUCY IN DISGUISE
10 King Street, WC2 T: 020 7240 6590
Likely to be the biggest celebrity store opening of the year, singer Lily Allen and her half-sister Sarah Owen have created a haven for the vintage fashionista. With an array of high quality pieces to rent or buy and an all day vodka bar, this is a great place to find a one off vintage item or for an afternoon pick me up.

LABOUR AND WAIT
85 Redchurch Street, E2 T: 020 7729 6253
Originally an old pub, the premises offer substantially more room to house the tasteful and timeless homeware collection which has proved so popular at the Cheshire Street store.

TRUNK CLOTHIERS
8 Chiltern Street, W1U T: 020 7486 2357
This innovative new boutique in Marylebone features collections of the best menswear from Japan, Italy and beyond and is also the first UK stockist of American favourite J Crew. Owned by Swedish native, Mats Klingberg, who has hand picked every item, the cosy store aims to become a top shopping destination in Europe.

BILL'S PRODUCE
St Martin's Courtyard, WC2 T: 020 7240 8183
Just opened, this is a unique cafe and produce store created by a team of people who are passionate about food. Unlike anything that exists in the UK, Bill's offers a wonderful shopping and eating environment, incorporating a cafe, fresh and organic fruit and vegetables, herbs, groceries and hampers.

MURDOCK
18 Monmouth Street, WC2 T: 020 7240 8880
Known for their classic wet shave services and traditional barber shop style, this high end men's grooming store opened its third (and largest shop) in Covent Garden in December. As well as wet shaves, haircuts, facials and shoe shines, the store stocks its own individual line of apparel including scarves, neckerchiefs and leather goods.

MACKINTOSH
At 104 Mount Street, W1K T: 020 7493 4678
Legendary Scottish waterproof Mackintosh has returned to the London shopping vista with a stunning minimalist flagship store on fashionable Mount Street in Mayfair. With sharp new designs that keep this classic staple up-to-date.

LIBERTY
At Great Marlborough Street, W1B T: 020 7734 1234
Finally a new stationery room has opened in one of London's oldest department stores. Stocked full of beautiful and individual items it showcases the most luxurious in stationery from designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Manolo Blahnik and Liberty's own range of fabrics cover notebooks and photo albums. All your stationery needs are covered.

FIND
At 228 Battersea Park Road, SW11 T: 020 7720 2234
London is a mecca for vintage hunters and this new pre-owned designer clothing shop is well placed in up and coming Battersea. Its collection has also been edited by a former stylist and retail expert and there are no musty smells or bad purchases - advice is included.

NORDIC BAKERY
37B New Cavendish Street, London W1G 8JR T: 020 7935 3590
This is the third opening for Scandinavian inspired café, Nordic Bakery. The coffee is excellent and the food is interesting: delicious gravlax with dill and oven pancakes with jam, not to mention the cinnamon buns- the luckiest visitors arrive just as they've been removed from the oven. The café itself is designed in that Scandinavian style making is a serene and calming place to while away an hour or two.

UGG
10 Glasshouse Street, London W1B 5AR T: 020 7112 7771
This iconic Australian brand has now opened its flagship store in London's Piccadilly and spearheads a new development that has changed the landscape of this lower part of Soho. Ugg creates high quality sheepskin footwear and accessories for men, women and children. Although not high fashion, Ugg is a benchmark for comfortable dressing.