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Set amidst a bohemian atmosphere and home to London’s “wild side”, the colourful area known as Soho is a magnet for partygoers, thrill seekers and trendy shoppers from all walks of life looking to have some fun and excitement. Located in London’s City of Westminster, Soho is home to many restaurants, bars and happening nightclubs as well as a host of both up market and affordable fashion shops, boutiques and music stores selling everything from the latest CDs to those rare vinyl albums which are missing from your collection.
Soho had its beginnings as being a Royal Park in the Middle Ages and it was during this time that it got its unique name which was derived from a popular hunting cry which simply went, `So-Ho`! Due largely to the influence of the many artists, writers and free thinkers who frequented the area during the 18th and 19th centuries, Soho became a place where free expression was the order of the day. Modern day Soho is still as entertaining as ever and shoppers visiting the area will find chic formalwear and elegant eveningwear set alongside more bold and outrageous fashions which would make your mother blush!
Popular Stores
Those who take time to explore the numerous fashion boutiques and shops in London’s Soho area will be rewarded with many unique clothing items which were “made for you”. Popular stores worth visiting include All Saints with its trendy street wear, Concrete, Souvenir and “The World According To” which stocks designer brands of the likes of Silas, Vivienne Westwood and SONIA. The more adventurous shopper can visit Soho’s Agent Provocateur where one will find a stylishly sensual (not to mention comfortable!) collection of undergarments especially for grownups.
Soho also offers music lovers and DJs a great opportunity to get their hands on a diverse collection of classic and contemporary CDs and vinyl records. Popular music shops in London’s Soho area include Blackmarket with its drum & bass and house collections, Harold Moores which has one of the best selections of classical CDs and second hand vinyl records, Selectadisc, Vinyl Junkies and the Music and Video Exchange which boasts of a huge 12` vinyl collection.
Fashion
All Saints: 6 Foubert`s Place, Soho, London W1F 7PB (Tel: 020 7494 3909)
Concrete: 35a Marshall Street, Soho, London W1F 7EX (Tel: 020 7434 4546)
Souvenir: 53 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F 9UY (Tel: 020 7287 8708)
The World According To: 4 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F 0SB (Tel: 020 7437 1259)
Agent Provocateur: 6 Broadwick Street, Soho, London W1F 8HW (Tel: 020 7439 0229)
Music
Blackmarket: 25 D`Arblay Street, Soho, London W1F 8EJ (Tel: 020 7437 0478)
Harold Moores: 2 Great Marlborough Street, Soho, London W1F 7HQ (Tel: 020 7437 1576)
Selectadisc: 34-35 Berwick Street, Soho, London W1F 8RQ (Tel: 020 7734 3297)
Vinyl Junkies: 12 Berwick Street, Soho, London W1F 0PN (Tel: 020 7439 2775)
Music and Video Exchange: 95 Berwick Street, Soho, London W1 (Tel: 020 7434 2939)
Comics
Orbital: 9 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1 (020 7434 9363)
Close by shopping streets / areas
Home to Carnaby Street where one will find a wide selection of street wear, Soho is also within easy reach of some of London’s other famous shopping areas including Oxford Street, Regents Street and Charing Cross Road. How to get to Soho Tottenham Court Road London Underground Station (3 minute walk) Goodge Street London Underground Station (10 minute walk) Leicester Square London Underground Station (11 minute walk) Oxford Circus London Underground Station (12 minute walk) |
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