Liberty London, London

With a striking black-and-white Tudor-style frontage crafted from the timber of two Royal Navy men-o’-war ships, this department store pays homage to its origins in the late Victorian Arts and Crafts movement. Favored by the writer Oscar Wilde, who fondly referred to it as "the chosen resort of the artistic shopper", the store was designed to provide an inviting atmosphere for affluent customers. Eminent designers were enlisted to create the enduring Liberty silk prints that remain a hallmark of the brand, adorning a wide array of items, from cushions and kimonos to photo albums and stationery.

The interior of Liberty resembles a castle, featuring wood-paneled chambers brimming with a meticulously curated selection of goods. These offerings span niche beauty products, perfumes, footwear, and housewares lines like Soho Home, which showcases furniture and textiles inspired by the membership club. The store also features a clothing section for both men and women, focusing on premium quality and high fashion, with renowned labels such as Rixo and Roland Mouret.

Liberty continually collaborates with contemporary designers to create fresh prints, which are available by the yard alongside their classic patterns. If sewing isn't your forte, the store offers an interior design service to craft soft furnishings to your specifications. In addition to its retail offerings, Liberty houses a variety of amenities, including a florist, a hair salon, a men's barber, beauty treatment rooms, a brow bar, a foot spa, and a body piercing studio.