Slice of the City
THE GOOD SHOPPER
Hidden Gems
Neal’s Yard Remedies
Neal’s Yard has been using natural and organic products, harnessing sustainable, ethically sourced ingredients, for almost four decades. But it’s not only about potions and lotions in its modern apothecary – the Covent Garden branch offers an array of therapies and treatments. From acupuncture and aromatherapy to yoga and zero balancing (a gentle, yet powerful method of balancing body energy with body structure), cocoon yourself away for an hour or two to soothe the soul.
Neal’s Yard Remedies, 2 Neal's Yard, London WC2H 9DP
L’Cornelissen & Son
Treat the artist in your life to some supplies from the same shop at which Turner bought his materials. And if selecting the right pigment, gouache, paper or brushes seems tricky – especially when faced with the endless options at L. Cornelissen & Son – make life easy for yourself and treat them to one of the store’s beautiful leather accessories. From pencil cases and bound sketch pads to tool rolls and aprons, these are the little luxuries often overlooked by the artist themselves.
L. Cornelissen & Son, 105 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3RY
Thomas Farthing
Among Bloomsbury’s stream of independent boutiques, menswear brand Thomas Farthing specialises in classic 1930s suiting, notably tween and linen, along with hats, knitwear and accessories. This is the place to find that smart piece of kit with a strong streak of character running through it – a herringbone waistcoat, perhaps, or a fur felt fedora. Whatever you’re after, from a three-piece suit to a simple pocket square, the team here are ideally qualified to point you in the right direction.
Thomas Farthing, 40 Museum St, London WC1A 1LU
