5th January 2009 - by Iain McGuigan
Liverpool the Shoppers Paradise
Now when it comes to retail therapy Liverpool excels. Offering
a wide range of fashionable, chic, individual and eclectic
shops as well as all the major names you would expect to find
in a major city.
Anyway enough introductions, lets get in to specifics:
Liverpool One
Liverpool ONE offers more than 160 famous high street stores,
ultra hip fashion brands, cool independent boutiques, cafés and
restaurants to the city centre. The size of 28, yes 28 football
pitches, it is one of the biggest and most expensive
developments in the country.
With John Lewis, which is the North West s largest department
store and Debenhams now open, together with a whole host of
exciting brands such as Aldo, All Saints, Pull and Bear and
Zara Home, Liverpool shoppers are in for a treat!
There s more, get carried away in what is a transformed
shopping destination including American Apparel, the exciting
brands first shop outside of London, Urban Outfitters, Mango,
Flannels, Republic and Esprit alongside Nike, USC and Puma.
The Met Quarter
You may think that 28 football pitches is enough but then you
have got to see the jewel in the crown of Liverpool s shopping
experience. Situated opposite the Liverpool One, shopping
heaven begins when you head down to the sensational Met
Quarter, boasting all of the hottest brands, with many of them
exclusive to the Met Quarter. Treat yourself to a little
something or two by designers like Armani, Flannels and Diesel
before taking some time out to relax on a sofa with a coffee to
admire the many artworks on display.
Let’s fling some names about that you will find at the Met: All
Saints, Animal, Billabong, Coast, Guess, Miss Sixty, Tommy
Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Gieves and Hawkes, Fire Trap, Storm and
Fossil. Plus much more which you will just have to discover.
Remember that coffee we mentioned earlier.
Cavern Walks Designer Shopping Centre
You can t shop in Liverpool without visiting Cavern Walks,
situated on Liverpool s famous Mathew Street, in the heart of
the buzzing Cavern Quarter. Cavern Walks is full of Liverpool s
best independents.
As well as Vivienne Westwood, Cricket, Drome Women and Drome
Couture, Boudoir Boutique (tell me you are not curious) Solely
Shoes, Lucy in the Sky and Kids Cavern, plus much more you can
also find the original door to the legendary Cavern Club.
If you are still looking for further temptation then wander up
Church Street the City s main street which houses the main
stores. You can also stroll up Bold Street for smaller stores,
it’s all there!
Albert Dock
As the region s premier tourist attraction you d expect to be
able to pick up something special to remind you of your visit,
but the Albert Dock offers much more! From Beatles and football
memorabilia, to original prints of Liverpool to gadgets and
arts and craft, the Dock shopping experience offers something
for all. With the Apple Shop and the Tate Gallery s own store
you can also pick up something a little bit special or treat
yourself to something special.
Source: http://www.articlesabroad.com
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