Brighton – a boutique shopping experience by the sea

Shop ‘til you drop and enjoy a unique shopping experience in Brighton, the free-thinking city that offers something for every shopaholic! From vintage and unique to high street and designer, whatever your shopping taste a trip to Brighton is sure to satisfy your retail hunger!

Take time to explore the hidden gems of the historic ‘Lanes’ and lose yourself in the intricate maze of twisting alleyways and cobbled streets littered with unique boutiques like women’s designer clothes store Simultane. Next stop is North Laine, a bohemian bustle of criss-cross streets and the cultural quarter of the City – home to over 300 individual shops - offering something for everyone.

From North Laine head to Churchill Square housing everyone’s favourite brands under one roof; from H&M to Habitat, you’re sure to find the perfect gift.

If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, or simply have the shopping bug, visit Kemp Town. A flamboyant mix of grand seafront crescents, elegant squares and a high street shopping area with a lively village feel – Kemp Town is a shopping experience not to be missed.

From Kemp Town you can also visit Brighton Marina offering a range of outlet stores before heading off to Brunswick and Hove, famous for the thriving community spirit and elegant interior design stores.

Keep an eye out for hidden shopping areas too. Upper North Street is famous for its antique and vintage clothing stores; Seven Dials is perfect for quirky gift shops and the Artist Quarter on the beachfront houses circa 30 local artists who sell directly from their studios.

Recommendations of shops to visit:

Fishers Menswear – offering high quality and unique clothing for men
Simultane – home to the unique Simultane label in addition to Tocca and Markus Lupfer
Sussex and the City – specialising in food that has been grown, made or produced within a 50 mile radius of Brighton
Last Bespoke Shoe Makers – handmade shoes for men and women
Mooj – ultra modern women’s boutique
Indigo Roses – boutique specialising in collections from independent fashion houses and designers
Vegetarian Shoes – animal friendly shoes and clothes for the morally minded
Choccywoccydoodah – a chocolate lover’s heaven selling sumptuous cakes and chocolates, plus the newly opened Bar du Chocolat offering the ultimate in hot chocolate and chocolate treats

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