Carnaby Street: An Urban Mecca

Soho's Carnaby Street is hot this spring with its array of funky shops, eateries and all good things that fashion has to offer. With the recent opening of Jas MB and a beautifully refurbished Liberty, there are plenty of reasons to forget about Bond Street and head straight to one of the trendiest shopping areas of London.

Carnaby Street highlights include the recently opened Aku (34 Marshall Street), an independent boutique that specialises in men's and women's innovative Japanese fashion. Expect labels such as Hysteric Glamour and GDC Tokyo to bring the best of fashion from the Tokyo streets to London.

For fabulous trainers head to Slamminkicks on Beak Street. They specialise in rare imports from all over the world. Great for vintage Nikes and Adidas.

For the more Urban shopper record label Ruff Ryders have expanded their successful Hip-Hop label to include their own clothing line. Following in the footsteps of J-Lo and P-Diddy, their gear is all you need to keep up with the latest in US-inspired Streetwear.

You'll also find Diesel, Miss Sixty and beauty boutique Mac just east off Carnaby Street. To quench your thirst after all that retail therapy, head to Zebrano for cocktails and snacks.

Carnaby Street is located in Soho, London, nearest tube Oxford Circus