Shopping

South Kensington has more than it’s fair share of luxury designer shops, thanks to Chanel and Ralph Lauren at Brompton Cross - but you’d be mistaken if you thought shopping here is anything like brand-crazy Bond Street. Those on the lookout for something a little different don’t need to look too hard to find specialist stores, exclusive boutiques, and charity shops where thrift-store chic really does mean picking up a designer bargain.