By Keith Smith
If you love shopping, you simply won’t encounter a more beautiful setting to indulge your passion than Edinburgh and there are some fantastic stores that bring global designers all under one roof.
If you want to find some timeless and stylish pieces this season, look no further than Jane Davidson which has featured in style bible Vogue’s top 50 UK Retailers. The family-run store has been keeping Edinburgh’s female half well-dressed for 50 years, and the converted Georgian townhouse has four floors of designer womenswear including Dries Van Noten, Diane Von Furstenberg and Helmut Lang.
Historical Victoria Street is brimming with independent shops and boutiques
Further along the street, the award-winning ALC stocks different denim brands and styles, and owner Adele Crombie takes real pride in ensuring you find the perfect fit.
Jane Davidson has featured in style bible Vogue’s top 50 UK Retailers
At the east end of the New Town is St Andrew Square, where you’ll hit upon Edinburgh’s swankiest shopping address, Multrees Walk. Burberry, Boss and Louis Vuitton are among the high-end brands with outlets here. You’ll also find Strathberry, Reiss and Max Mara, and there’s upmarket accessory specialists such as Mulberry, Coach and Michael Kors.
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- Discover some top brands when shopping at Multrees Walk
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- With such a wide range of shops, there’s something for everyone
The development’s flagship store is Harvey Nichols, the only one in Scotland. Spanning five floors and more than 100,000 square feet, the prestigious shop stocks everything from chic fashion to jewellery, make-up to lavish foodstuffs and is a must for both casual and serious shoppers alike. From here head towards Queen Street Gardens and search out Dundas Street, renowned for its independent art galleries. You will also find Epitome, Edinburgh’s leading boutique for designer women’s clothing. Founded in 2012 and now firmly established as a must visit in the city’s elegant New Town area.
The West End
The West End Village, just a few hundred yards from Princes Street, is a shopper’s dream. Centred around William Street, there are one-off boutiques just waiting to be discovered, specialising in everything from elegant lingerie to quality accessories.
Edinburgh is the right city for your fashion and beauty needs
With two stores, one for men, and one for women round the corner, the trendy Frontiers is home to an eclectic variety of hard-to-find prints and designers. Close neighbour Serap Couture provides individually-tailored pieces and there’s more cool menswear from Solo too.
With all of this fabulous and independent shopping in Edinburgh, you are bound to find something to pack into your suitcase.
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