"When a man is tired of London he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford". Samuel Johnson

London, the capital of England is one of the most exciting cities in the world. No visit to London would be complete without a trip round the shops. Knightsbridge is home to the upmarket department stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Other elegant emporia include Liberty in Regent Street and Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly. Alternatively, there are London's famous markets excellent places to hunt for unusual bargains. Anything from antiques to second-hand bric- a-brac and designer clothes are sold at Portobello Road and Camden Lock markets. Central London's Covent Garden specialises in handmade crafts and trendy clothes, and mainstream fashions can be brought along Oxford Street or Kensington High Street.

But how about those places that are hidden and not so well known. Where are those shops that are a bit more out of the way and unique?

We look further than the high street and the local mall for fashion ideas and trends and have a look at ideas from celebrities and designers.