If you’re not sure where to start, wandering along the Champs Elysées is the perfect introduction to Paris’s identity as a fashion powerhouse. Located in the 8th arrondissement of the city, this legendary avenue is home to some of the most well-known brands in the world. 

 

For thrift shopping, make your way to Les Puces de Saint-Ouen. Covering 7 hectares, this classically French flea market is packed with fashion, furniture, antiques, handmade jewellery and quirky homewares. Getting lost among the stalls of Les Puces is the ultimate Parisian shopping experience. To browse more upmarket brands, pop into Galeries Lafayette, a lavish department store located in the 9th arrondissement.

 

A mecca for fashionistas, London boasts several iconic retail hubs.

 

Oxford Street is arguably the most famous – not to mention the oldest. Built along an ancient Roman road, it was transformed into a shopping district around the 19th Century. The first department stores in Britain opened on Oxford Street, many of which still operate today. It has over 300 shops, and sees half a million visitors each day. 

Of course, Harrods also deserves a mention when it comes to shopping culture in London. Covering one million square feet of retail space, it’s the city’s most well-known department store. Even if you can’t afford to buy any of the luxury goods on offer, you can always grab a tasty treat in Harrods’ huge food hall.

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