The smart Londoner avoids the hell that can be central London when present shopping and heads to a seasonal pop-up shop instead. Here are our five forthcoming favourites.
1. House of Voltaire
Although the art, jewellery and homewares here are gorgeous, visitors may be distracted by the shop assistant. Actor James Franco is putting in shifts here. All profits go to south London art gallery Studio Voltaire.
Until December 15, 17a Adam’s Row, W1, studiovoltaire.org
2. Malin + Goetz
The super-stylish New York skincare brand is coming to London for a limited time only. Creators Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz will give expert advice.
December 6–24, St Martins Lane Hotel, 5 Saint Martin’s Lane, WC2, malinandgoetz.com
3. Circus of Soho
Neon artist Chris Bracey used to work as a graphic designer in Soho. Now he’s returning to his roots with a pop-up selling his pieces, old film props, vintage signs and sculptures.
Until January 15, 47 Beak Street, W1, godsownjunkyard.co.uk
4. Designer jumble sale
Former editor-in-chief of Vogue.com, Abigail Chisman, is the woman behind this Aladdin’s cave of designer clothes and accessories. Items have been donated by fashion industry insiders or specially sourced by Chisman.
December 6, 70 Lamb’s Conduit Street, WC1, facebook.com/designerjumble
5. The Lingerie Collective
A fabulous range of brands including Chantal Thomass, Dirty Pretty Things, Ell & Cee and Gilda & Pearl will all be at this luxury pop-up. It’s hard to find these brands on the high street.
Until February, 8 Ganton Street, W1, thelingeriecollective.com
