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Located in London’s Mayfair district, the world renowned Bond Street is synonymous with upmarket shops, antique dealers and fashion boutiques which cater to those who enjoy the finer things in life. This trendy West End London shopping area is divided into 2 sections namely Old Bond Street (southern section) and New Bond Street (northern section) which are home to row upon row of exclusive shops dealing in all your favourite designer labels and brands. Named after Sir Thomas Bond who was responsible for developing this lively London area, Bond Street has been a fashion shopper’s paradise since the 18th century and continues to draw trendsetters from around the world who are eager to get their hands on the latest fashion creations. Bond Street is also well known as being the location of the London branch of Sotheby`s auction house which has found a home here for over a century now.
Popular Stores Sotheby’s: 34 - 35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA (Tel: +44 [0]207 293 5000) Be it historic or modern paintings to stunning antique jewellery, those looking for something truly unique can find it at Sotheby`s auction house in Bond Street which auctions items ranging from over 50 different categories.
Designer Stores For the more fashion conscious visitor looking to catch what’s hot this season, no trip to London is complete without checking out Bond Street’s exclusive designer shops which include Alexander McQueen, Armani, Burberry, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace just to name a few!
Alexander McQueen: 4 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London W1 Armani Collezioni London: 43 New Bond Street, London, W1Y9HB (Tel: +44 [0]207 491 9888) Burberry:21-23 New Bond Street, London W1S 2RE (Tel: +44 [0]207 839 5222) DKNY: 27 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4QE (Tel: +44 [0]207 499 6238) Dolce & Gabbana Ltd: 6-8 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4PJ (Tel: +44 [0]207 659 9000) Versace: 113-115 New Bond Street, London W1S 1DP (Tel: +44 [0]207 355 2700)
Jewellery and Diamond Shops Apart from designer boutiques, London’s Bond Street is also well known for its jewellery and diamond shops which give you the chance to buy something for that special someone in your life. Popular outlets include Cartier Ltd, Chopard and Tiffany & Co. Cartier Ltd: 175-176, New Bond Street, London W1S 4RN (Tel: +44 [0]207 408 5700) Chopard: 13 New Bond Street, London W1S 3SS (Tel: +44 [0]207 409 3140) Tiffany & Co: 25 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4QB (Tel: +44 [0]207 499 4577)
Close by shopping streets / areas Central London is a well connected maze of streets and thoroughfares and Bond Street is no exception with popular shopping areas / streets such as Piccadilly, Oxford Street and Regent Street all close by.
How to get to Bond Street Oxford Circus London Underground Station (6 minute walk) Bond Street London Underground Station (8 minute walk) Green Park London Underground Station (8 minute walk) Piccadilly Circus London Underground Station (9 minute walk)
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