If you are a shopping freak, you must have imagined going to the streets full of designer boutiques, fashion houses and shops full of luxury goods. These places have a life of their own and are known for their uniqueness and choices. Here is a list of some of the world’s most famous and luxurious shopping streets that house the most famous luxury brands.
Fifth Avenue, New York
Fifth Avenue in New York is one of the best shopping streets of the world. It has many big departmental stores and designer boutiques with beautiful windows displaying the items. It has something to satisfy everyone’s taste. Famous stores like Saks, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Versace, Bergdorf Men, Apple Store and many more are situated here. It is in its element especially around Christmas. It is also includes many palatial buildings and museums.
Bond Street, London
Europe’s busiest avenue and home to some of the most expensive shops, Bond Street has been a thriving shopping destination since 18th century. Running between Oxford Street and Piccadilly, it houses top end art dealers, jewellers and of course high-end fashion shops. It is a home to most prestigious retailers such as Asprey, Bulgari, Jimmy Choo, Mulberry and Tiffany & Co. It also features unique hotels and restaurants. The Royal Academy of Art and auction house Sotheby’s are located here.
Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland
One of the most exclusive shopping avenues in the world, it is Zurich’s main downtown street. This street is very pedestrian friendly and lined with beautiful trees. Host to fashion designer boutiques, Swiss watches and jewellery shops, chocolate shops, it also has headquarters of two of the biggest Swiss Banks, UBS and the Credit Suisse Group.
Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France
This avenue lined with elegant buildings has the most luxurious boutiques in Paris. Various fashion stores, such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, Fendi, Valentino, and well known Jewellers have shops here. The Canadian Embassy and the famous Theatre des Champs-Elysees is also located here.
Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
This upscale area of the capital city, Tokyo, is one of the most luxurious shopping districts of the world. Numerous department stores, coffee houses, restaurants and boutiques, and luxury goods stores are located here. It is famous for electronic retail stores, such as Sony, Apple and Ricoh.