{"id":6194,"date":"2016-01-30T08:54:17","date_gmt":"2016-01-30T08:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/?p=6194"},"modified":"2019-02-21T11:23:16","modified_gmt":"2019-02-21T11:23:16","slug":"fashionable-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/renting\/fashionable-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Fashionable London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ModelsCatwalk-e1453300057993.jpg\" alt=\"ModelsCatwalk\" width=\"992\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ModelsCatwalk-e1453300057993.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ModelsCatwalk-e1453300057993-200x101.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ModelsCatwalk-e1453300057993-900x455.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ModelsCatwalk-e1453300057993-620x315.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/>From the 19<sup>th<\/sup> to the 23<sup>rd<\/sup> of February, London Fashion Week officially hits the capital. You\u2019ll be able to see all the latest trends from top designers as glamourous models strut their stuff on the catwalk.<\/p>\n<p>London is famous for being \u00a0one of the most fashionable places in the world, often looked upon\u00a0with envy by many other cities. Join us as we explore th<\/p>\n<p>e areas making The Big Smoke so on-trend, along with some of the most stylish properties.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Knightsbridge, SW7<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6202\" style=\"width: 252px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Harvey-Nichols-Knightsbridge-SW7.jpg\" alt=\"Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, SW7\" width=\"252\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Harvey-Nichols-Knightsbridge-SW7.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Harvey-Nichols-Knightsbridge-SW7-200x128.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Harvey-Nichols-Knightsbridge-SW7-900x577.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, SW7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take a stroll down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/london-area-guides\/knightsbridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Knightsbridge<\/a> and the first thing you\u2019ll notice will be designer boutique after designer boutique. From Louis Vuitton to Giorgio Armani, you\u2019re spoilt for choice when it comes to high-end shopping. Add Harrods and Harvey Nichols (or Harvey Nicks to its fans), two of the world\u2019s most famous department stores, to the mix and it&#8217;s no wonder Knightsbridge is such a hot spot for fashionistas.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if you\u2019re going to look the business from head to toe, it\u2019s vital that you have the right digs to match your look. This two-bedroom apartment on Basil Street, just a few minutes\u2019 walk from Harrods, is stylish and contemporary. If a property could grace the catwalk, this apartment would certainly would be leading the line.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chelsea, SW3<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/london-area-guides\/chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chelsea<\/a> may just be the original fashion area of London. Back in the 1960s, designers, artists, film directors and socialites descended to the King\u2019s Road, making it one of the hippest places in the capital. To this day, it\u00a0remains one of London\u2019s most fashionable streets with designer boutiques and stylish restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Located one mile from Chelsea, you will find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/new-developments\/imperial-wharf-london\/\">Imperial Wharf development<\/a>, which is set to the impressive backdrop to the River Thames. The residential development is fashionable in its own right, helping to regenerate the area of Sands End, which comes as no surprise considering its close proximity to the King\u2019s Road. Rentals start from \u00a3375 per week.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Islington, N1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The indie fashion houses on Upper Street, Islington, have given the N1 postcode some serious credibility in the fashion world. Boutique shops mix with chic restaurants, to create an energetic and artistic atmosphere. Nearby areas of Dalston and Angel complement the style of Islington, making N1 one of the most current fashionable areas in London.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a good mix of period properties and modern developments around Islington and Angel, offering styles to suit any fashion-forward people. This three-bedroom mews house is located just moments from chic bars, sought-after restaurants and lively cafes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The West End, W1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6200\" style=\"width: 252px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Regent-Street-W1.jpg\" alt=\"Regent Street, W1\" width=\"252\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Regent-Street-W1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Regent-Street-W1-200x130.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Regent-Street-W1-900x585.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Regent Street, W1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/london-area-guides\/west-end\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West End<\/a> is the shopping capital of England. It may even be the shopping capital of the world, with Regent Street, Bond Street and Oxford Street regularly visited by people from all over the globe. Throw in eclectic\u00a0restaurants and plush nightclubs and W1 is an area any socialite will be happy to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>This two-bedroom apartment suits any\u00a0glamourous\u00a0people wanting to fully embrace the \u2018London life\u2019. It\u2019s located in Mayfair, one of the most exclusive areas in the capital, and is a very short walk to the boutiques on Bond Street.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shoreditch, E1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to some of the hippest technological start-ups, funky bars and excellent street art, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/london-area-guides\/shoreditch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoreditch<\/a> is the cool kid of London, spreading its hipster vibes and starting trends, rather than following them. Brick Lane and Old Street add more style with a variety of\u00a0restaurants and trendy bars, making this part of the E1 postcode a serious fashion hitter.<\/p>\n<p>For those of you looking to fully embrace the fashionable life of E1, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/new-developments\/avant-garde-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avant Garde development<\/a> epitomises the urban cool that is Shoreditch. There\u2019s a selection of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments, 24-hour concierge and a landscaped garden called Free Spirit. Rentals start from \u00a3350 per week.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>London Fashion Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After six years at Somerset House, LFW AW16 (London Fashion Week) moves to Brewer Park in Soho this February. Many of the London areas will be used as inspiration by designers, whose designs will create the latest trends that transcend worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><em>www.londonfashionweek.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in any of the properties or developments featured, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a> for more information. Alternatively, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/property-to-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">listings page<\/a> to see the latest properties in London.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the 19th to the 23rd of February, London Fashion Week officially hits the capital. You\u2019ll be able to see all the latest trends from top designers as glamourous models strut their stuff on the catwalk. 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