For most people the next few weeks are all about the Christmas rush. But in the London, it’s always about looking forward and the fashion calendar starts to fill up once more come the beginning of the year, kicking off with the coveted men’s collections presented in January. This year, however, marks peaked interest in these shows as two heavy-hitters confirm their attendance for the line-up.

A mere month into its grand UK opening and luxury skincare brand Trésor Rare is already making waves on the London beauty scene, tucked in the heart of the exclusive Mayfair area. After initially launching Stateside, the brand has decided to open shop and test the London market and, with its range of signature fragrances, anti-ageing treatments and facial masks, it really is a spa experience right in the centre of the capital.

Dover Street Market, the multi-level concept store created by Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons and a firm style favourite in London’s exclusive Mayfair area, is set to find a new home in none other than the original Burberry building on Piccadilly’s Haymarket.

December is well and truly here and no festive season would be complete without a peek at some of London’s most dazzling window displays. This year, our favourite department stores have pulled out all the stops, drawing on a variety of influences to create spectacles of colour and imagination that will definitely add that magic touch to your Christmas shopping. Here is our roundup of the best offerings from the capital.

It’s been months in the making and last night, London’s Earls Court finally got to host the glamorous and glitzy lingerie event of the year for the first time—namely the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. And as ever, all the stops were pulled out to make for a night of heady entertainment, celebrities, beautiful angels and, of course, gorgeous underwear.

A star-studded ceremony and host of celebrity A-listers last night marked London’s annual British Fashion Awards.

Six floors high and one of London’s most notable landmarks, Harrods is the capital’s most established luxury shopping haven. It’s easy to get lost in the decadence of this prime department store, but which areas are a must-visit for the discerning shopper? Here we round up our top Harrods spots that will truly immerse you into a whole different world.

What’s better than refurbishing your 8000 sq ft flagship in the heart of London’s exclusive Knightsbridge area? For Karen Millen, the answer is an all-access pass to this store, 24-hours a day, through a new virtual concept, which is now available for eager fans of the brand.

With the recent announcement that two brands from the Chanel umbrella are to be given their own standalone stores in the heart of one of London’s oldest shopping districts, tongues have been wagging concerning what this move means for the mega-brand and whether it is set to follow a similar path to heavy hitters such as Kering and LVMH.