Shopping guide
Some of London’s best-known
markets can be found in the Spitalfields area.
Shopping is much more fun in the independent shops that can be found
selling everything from second hand jeans to beautifully crafted hand
made accessories. The following are just a selection of what's on offer.
Alternatively you can download the New Quirky Shopping
guide. (47 page PDF document)
CLOTHING
AND ACCESSORIES
Aarong
69 Vallance Road, E1
Tel: 020 7247 7727 or 07956 359 630
The household name for high quality Bangladeshi fashion and handicrafts.
Absolute Vintage
15 Hanbury Street, E1
Tel: 020 7247 3883
An extensively impressive assortment of boots, sandals and lace ups including a variety originating from the other side of the pond.
Bernstock/Speirs
234 Brick Lane, E2
Tel: 020 7739 7385
Paul Bernstock and Thelma Speirs create a colourful array of
delicios-looking men's and women's wear and hats.
Beyond Retro
110-112 Cheshire Street, E2
Tel: 020 7613 3636
A warehouse-style space containing rail upon rail of second-hand clothing
at low prices, from denim (Levi’s for a fiver) to flouncy ball
gowns, via shirts, jackets, T-shirts and accessories.
Dragana Perisic
30 Cheshire Street, E2 6EH
Tel: 020 7739 4484
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm
Dragana Perisic garments are playful and subtle, timeless and comfortable. Combining Dragana's signature details, luxurious silk, monochrome and shimmering gold with inspiration from the dark brooding cinematography of Kieslowski's 'The Double Lifeof Veronique'.
EllaDoran Design Ltd
Ground Floor Shop
46 Cheshire Street, E2 6EH
Tel: 020 7613 0782
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 12 - 5pm
Sunday: 11 - 6pm
Fred Bare
14 Lamb Street, E2
Tel: 020 7729 6962 (Sun only)
or 01904 624 579
With a Sunday outlet at Columbia Road, Carolyn Pekkam and Anita Evagora
design and sell headgear.
Gina Ihuarula
18 Lamb Street
020 7375 0957
Gina’s signature style of asymmetric tailored garments is designed
for the eccentric yet sophisticated woman.
shop@ginaihuarula.com
Gloria's
Shop 6 Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery, E1
Tel: 020 7770 6222
A unique blend of rare and unusual sneakers, toys clothes and other collectables. Brands include, Nike, Adidas, Converse amongst others.
Ice Fashions
28 Cheshire Street, E2
Tel: 020 7613 5542
Packed with excellent modern urban streetwear for men and ladies, such as laether jackets and hip-hop style sweaters.
Junky Styling
The Old Truman Brewery, 12 Dray Walk, E1
Tel: 020 7247 1883
You can bring your own clothes to Junky Styling to be recycled and resurrected
into a hip new design, or choose from the ready-to-wear collection.
KRS
437 Roman Road, E3
Tel: 020 8983 1977
This small shop is but completely filled with wonderful women's designer clothes.
The Laden Showroom
103 Brick Lane, E1
Tel: 020 7247 2431
Features young designers at the cutting edge of fashion style. Afavourite among many celebrities.
Lik + Neon
106 Sclater Street, E1
Tel: 07876 323 265
An eclectic mix of new design in clothing, hand screen printed T-shirts, accessories, jewellery, wallpaper, art books, comics and collectables.
Mendoza
158 Brick Lane, E1
Tel: 020 7377 5263
An interesting mix of modern and vintage clothing including retro T-shirts, jeans, coats and hats.
Meteor Sports
408-410 Bethnal Green Road, E2
Tel: 020 7739 0707
This sports shop holds a broad selection of the best trainers on the market, as well as a decent range of tops and baseball caps.
Mimi Mika
40 Cheshire St, E2
Tel: 020 7729 6699
Made to ordere hand-made leather bags, belts and an unusual collection
of jewellery.
Nicolerenee
4 Puma Court, E1
Tel: 07961 180 949
Produces a collection of exclusively designed bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses.
Oh Baby London
162 Brick Lane, E2 6HZ
Tel: 020 7247 4949
Independent clothing brand created on Brick Lane. Eccentric, bold designs and irreverent truths such as "been inside for 9 months" are the essence of Oh Baby London.
Oliver Sweeney
133 Middlesex Street, London , E1 7JF
Tel: 020 7626 4466
Oliver Sweeney sell a wide range of footwear for men as well as selection of accessories including wallets, bags and shoe care products.
Rogue Elephant
63 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JP
Clothing and accessories for men and women, all made by independant UK designers. Everything is either hand made, one off, made from recycled materials or limited edition, with the purpose of ensuring the environment is not compromised.
Rokit
101-107 Brick Lane, E1
Tel: 020 7375 3864
An extensive stock of vintage and customised clothes spread over two
stores, includes vintage denim and army jackets.
Sternfelds
88 Roman Road, E2
Tel: 020 8980 2440
Where size is no problem!
Suits and coats up to 66" chest, trousers and jeans up to 70"
waist and knitwear up to 70" chest.
Son of a Stag
The Old Truman Brewery, 9 Drew Lane, E1
Tel: 07899 944 444
Sold only here and in Milan, Son of a Stag is a fresh and sharp street wear brand specialising in menswear.
Timothy
Everest
32 Elder Street, E1
Tel: 020 7377 5770
A bespoke suit, using soft contemporary fabrics such as mohair or cashmere,
from the suit maker of choice to David Beckham, starts at a reasonable
£1,000.
INTERIORS, DESIGN, ARTS & CRAFTS
4 You Flowers
69 Brushfield Street
Exotic array of stunning blooms, artistic arrangements and beautiful
bouquets available on request.
ssumens@hotmail.com
Alma Home
12-14 Greatorex Street, E1 (office only)
Tel: 020 7377 0762
A fantastic selection of furniture, soft furnishings and accessories that is currently making the headlines.
@work
New Applied Arts Gallery, 156 Brick Lane, E1
Tel: 020 7377 0597
Jewellery, ceramics, clocks, mirrors and accessories are displayed at
the @work gallery. The designers responsible for the concept and can
be seen at work in their on-site workshop, and stage regular shows of
cutting-edge design.
Atlantis Art Materials
7-9 Plumber's Row, E1
Tel: 020 7377 8855
Everything for all your painting and drawing needs - a vast range of paper, canvas, paints, brushes and accessories.
Bahasa
114-116 Columbia Road, E2
Tel: 020 7613 1933
Hand crafted furniture and accessories from India.
BenDay
18 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR
Tel: 020 7247 9977
A bespoke jeweller and artisan with a distinctive style using precious
metals and gemstones hand picked from around the world
Bohemia
Old Spitalfields Market, 19 Horner Square Gate, E1
Tel: 020 7375 3283
Bohemia supplier of twentieth century furnituire and vintage lighting.
Collectorcity.co.uk
Old Spitalfields Market, outside The Spitz Restaurant, E1
Tel: 020 8248 2732 or 07956 894 342
Market stall selling unusual, one-off collectables ranging from classic porcelain, antique photographs, prints and memoribilia.
Columbia Glassworks
14 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, E2
Tel: 020 7613 5155
Stylish
and contemporary glass design including table and giftware as well as
lighting.
www.columbia-glass.co.uk
Daniel Spring
158 Columbia Road, E2
Tel: 020 7923 3033
Handmade steel or stainless steel beds of any size, specializing in larger sizes.
Elemental
67 Brushfield Street, Old Spitalfields Market, E1
Tel: 020 7247 7588
Restored industrial furniture - vintage shop and factory fittings - cabinets, tables, chairs, lighting - antique French period mirrors - leather club chairs, sofas, day beds.
Evolution
59-61 Roman Road, E2
Tel: 020 8981 7219
An eclectic mix of furniture, works of art, jewellery and glassware on on display at this bright and jazzy shop.
Fabrics Etc.
The Courtyard, Columbia Road, E2
Tucked away in a courtyard selling quality fabrics, interior
furnishings and furniture, silk and beaded cushions, scarves and bedspreads.
Glitterati
Above 146 Columbia Road, E2
High quality and vintage costume jewellery.
Helen Rawlinson
Wawa Showroom, 3 Ezra Street, E2
Tel: 020 7729 6768
Her successful lighting collection is an exciting mix of affordable table lamps and shades.
Idonia van der Bijl
122 Columbia Road, E2
Tel: 020 7729 7976
Kitchenware, flowers, vases, toys and gadgets, clocks, picture frames, bath accessories, jewellery, greeting cards etc.
In Spitalfields
13 Lamb Street, E1
Tel: 020 7247 2477
Stylish contemporary furniture and traditional craft based designs imported
from Africa, India and Indonesia.
In13lamb@aol.com
Labour and Wait
18 Cheshire Street, E2
Tel: 020 7729 6253
Resembling an old-fashioned general store packed with an unusual mix of practical, quality goods ranging from brooms and vintage watering cans to clothing and table ware.
Lifestyle
17 Lamb Street, E1
Tel: 020 7247 3503
Stylish range of vintage home furnishings ensures that staying in becomes
the new going out.
Ligne Roset City
37-39 Commercial Road, E1
Tel: 020 8426 9670
Sleek modern furniture lines form the past and present design ranges, all perfect for everyday living.
Little Book of Furniture
107 Commercial Street, E1
Tel: 020 7247 4445
Cool, classic leather sofas and armchairs made in our own Dutch workshop
- and all at exceedingly comfortable prices.
www.littlebookoffurniture.com
Marcos + Trump
146 Columbia Road, E2
Tel: 020 7739 9008
Emporium selling vintage fasion, gorgeos glassware, bespoke lampshades and handmade underware.
Mar Mar Co
16 Cheshire Street, E2
Tel: 020 7729 1494
Lamps, ceramics, prints, stationery, brushes and baskets all with the clean lines of Scandinavian design.
The Old Storehouse
130 Columbia Road, E2
Tel: 020 7739 4151
Folk art from London's past and decorative antiques capture the solid furniture atmosphere.
One Deko
111a/113 Commercial Street
Tel:020 7375 3289
A truly amazing shop full of unique furniture and home accessory designs.
Nominated for best homewares in Time Out's shopping awards, they're
well worth a look.
www.onedeko.co.uk
Paul Mark Hatton
65 Roman Road, E2
Tel: 020 8981 7110
Bespoke jeweller producing truly unique creations of incredible beauty.
Pot Luck
84 ColumbiaRoad, E2
Tel: 020 7722 6892
Bone china and porcelain plates
in all sizes, table ware in every shape. Also stocks pure wool
and Flokati rugs.
Queens
Shop 111B, Gate 14, Spitalfields Market, E1
Tel: 020 7426 0017
Camp kitsch, over the top gift ideas for the man or woman who has everything!
Redhouse Furniture
Design Showroom
Gate Entrance 2, Old Spitalfields Market
Tel: 020 7392 2010
More than an independent furniture company, Redhouse offer a complete
design, build and installation package tailored to your budget. Designed
& made in Tower Hamlets.
www.redhouseonline.co.uk
Russell Callow
7 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, E2
Tel: 020 7729 1211
Check out the wonderful selection of decorative, commercial and industrial clocks from the 19th and 20th centuries all fully repaired and restored.
Shanaz
102 Columbia Road, E2
Tel: 020 7590 0890
A great source of lacquer and ceramics with a modern tiwst. Furniture, desk and tablewares galore.
Shelf
40 Cheshire Street, E2
Tel: 020 7739 9444
Unusual notebooks and stationery, mugs, lamps, postcards, prints and some tableware from local artists and designers.
SoboyeSoong
13 Calvert Avenue, E2
Tel: 020 7729 3521
Cushions, throws and handbags of beautiful hides, butter-soft leathers, suedes, faux fur and sumptuous fabrics.
Spitalfields Organics Health
food Shop
103 Commercial Street, E1
Tel: 020 7377 8909
Fresh, organic produce, including unusual and super healthy ingredients.
Story
4 Wilkes Street, E1
Tel: 020 7377 0313
Art, objects, textiles and furniture, clothing, jewellery, incense - this shop is sure to fascinate you!
Tatty Design
236 Brick Lane, E2
Tel: 020 7739 9009
Shop and gallery selling accessories and art work from a large pool of fellow artists.
This Will All Turn To Dust
14 Cheshire Street, E2
Tel: 020 7739 2026
Luxurious home furnishings, decayed French antiques and quirky fashion accessories.
Unto This Last
230 Brick Lane, E2
Tel: 020 7613 0882
Come and watch your next dining room table being cut out on a state of the art computer controlled machine. Unto This Last can make furniture to size, within a week, at the price of mass production.
Wawa
3 Ezra Street, E2
Tel: 020 7729 6768
A range of striking contemporary and hand made products by local designers including sofas, hand-tufted rugs, lampshades, leather bags and more.
Woodland Bay
63c Brushfield Street
Tel: 020 7392 2000 / 079 5169 7045
Inspired by nature, stunning paper products and frames are handcrafted
blending the earthy tones of beautifully preserved leaves and wood.
woodlandbay@aol.com
Wood’n’things
57 Brushfield Street, E1
Tel: 020 7247 6275
Exquisitely crafted traditional wooden and soft toys, children’s
furniture, and a selection of party accessories including authentic
Venetian masks.