From niche American labels in County down to hand-made shoes in Brighton, we bring you an insider's guide to the most stylish fashion shops around the British Isles.
In a cobbled alley behind High Bridge this excellent vintage store stocks everything from embroidered Victorian blouses to 1950s ball-gowns. Their bestselling items right now are faux-fur jackets and retro ski jumpers. 2 Old George Yard (0191 261 4062)
In this wooden-beamed boutique in the quaint Essex town you'll find excellent scarves by Lily and Lionel, dresses by Diane von Furstenberg and Anna's own brand of clothing and accessories. Other branches outside London can be found in Burnham Market, Bury St Edmunds, Harpenden and Holt. 19 High Street (01799 516639; shopatanna.com )
Bringing 'urban cool to Surrey' is the aim of this 30-year-old store with impressive labels such as Maison Martin Margiela, Givenchy and Alexander McQueen. This season Acne's Pistol boot is proving so popular they've had to re-order several times. 4-8 High Street (01372 464604; bernardboutique.com )
This French-feel boutique in Devon sells several European brands such as Dave Burger, American Vintage and Isabel De Pedro. Particularly well known for its great French leather jackets. 9 Fore Street (01548 844258)
A welcome addition to East Sussex, this pretty boutique stocks high-end fashion from classic to quirky pieces hard to find outside London. Eley Kishimoto has a loyal following (hot favourite this season is the leopard-print silk blouse) as do Wildfox T-shirts. 113 High Street (01797 229927; boutiquebird.co.uk )
Doing just what it says on the tin - selling only black, white or denim garments - this swish Cheshire store is only a year old but has already secured exclusive designs from British luminaries such as Richard Nicoll and Preen Collection. Loyal customers love the shop for its slick edit of Acne, Carven and L'Agence. 57 Alderley Road (01625 521233; blackwhitedenim.com )
Fans of Fiorentini + Baker's chunky boots, the brilliant British brand Future Classics, Vanessa Bruno and Paul Smith are all catered for at Blue Lawn in Kent. There are sister branches in Chelmsford and Dedham. 65 High Street (01892 518934; bluelawn.co.uk )
There's a lovely mix of British eccentricity and elegance to this womenswear and lifestyle store in Cheshire. American Retro, Andersen & Lauth and Antik Batik make up the nonchalantly chic clothing offering. Don't miss crumpets at the store's Birdcage café. 67 High Street (01829 733355; bottega.co.uk )
Proving a hit this season at this contemporary boutique are Isabel Marant and the luxury ski-wear label Moncler (above). Other high-end brands popular with the shop's clientele - who range from mid-twenties to mid-sixties - are Chloé, Diane von Furstenberg, Marni and 3.1 Phillip Lim. 8 High Street (01892 547899)
Get the contemporary country look with a fine selection of Barbours and Hunters as well as bags, Acne jeans, Penelope Chilvers's fabulous boots and scent by Annick Goutal. 25 Market Place (01502 724823; collenandclare.com )
Thanks to the conspicuous consumption of footballers' wives in this store during the noughties, Cricket is now a byword for luxury labels. Currently flying out of the shop are Isabel Marant's suede-fringed knee-length boots and Céline leather trim tops… 9 Cavern Walks, Mathew Street (0151 227 4645; cricketliverpool.co.uk )
The original Scottish boutique, which is 30 years old this autumn, has now spawned eight further branches - in Scotland, Belfast and as far south as Leicester - offering sleek international brands such as Lanvin and Alexander McQueen and diffusion lines including MW Matthew Williamson and Red Valentino. 180 Ingram Street (0141 572 3200; cruisefashion.co.uk )
Issa, Alice Temperley and Helmut Lang can all be found at Csee in Surrey. Flared 1970s-style jeans and bell-sleeved blouses are proving popular this season, as are Rick Owens's suede wedge over-the-knee boots - 'sexy and wearable,' says Csee. 51 High Street (01932 863484; cseeboutique.com )
'Affordable fashion in a laid-back, luxurious environment' is how this award-winning Hertfordshire boutique describes itself. American Vintage and Paige Premium Denim sit alongside niche brands such as Tokyo Jane and Becksöndergaard. 6-8 High Street (01727 853577; the-dressingroom.com )
People will travel miles to go to Emporium Kalu in County Kildare, with its fairy-tale, French-influenced interiors. Favourite labels include Nicole Farhi, Vivienne Westwood and Jenny Packham. New for this season are the London designers Giles and Maria Grachvogel. 16 South Main Street (00 353 45 896222)
For 35 years Flannels has been at the heart of Manchester's designer image, selling luxury labels to the city's dedicated fashion followers. There are now branches in Leeds, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham and Nottingham, but autumn favourites at the new flagship store in Spinningfields are Miu Miu's glitter platform sandal and Mary Katrantzou's strapless print dress. Crown Square, Spinningfields (0161 832 5536; flannelsfashion.com )
Womenswear, homewares and accessories can all be found in this award-winning store run by the former designers James and Gemma Wiseman. Look out for Lavenham (a good alternative to Barbour) and Ally Capellino bags, as well as vintage homewares and furniture by Pinch Design. There's a sister store in Stow-on-the-Wold. 22 Montpellier Walk (01242 232777; shopfoundation.com )
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