
4.2 ·
Step into Dover Street Market, Rei Kawakubo's genre-bending concept store. Wander floor by floor through ever-changing installation-style displays of avant-garde fashion labels and Comme des Garçons' own daring designs.
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Rather than a conventional multi-brand boutique, Dover Street Market treats retail as installation art, with each floor reimagined periodically around a distinct concept showcasing avant-garde and directional fashion labels alongside Comme des Garçons' own lines. Its maximum trendy score and high aesthetic rating set it apart from London's more traditional department stores, reflecting a destination for fashion-forward visitors rather than mainstream shoppers, while the comparatively modest must-see score suggests it appeals strongly to a specific audience rather than a mass one.
Reviewers describe each floor as feeling like stepping into a different curated world, praising the boldness of the design over conventional retail comforts. It rewards visitors with a genuine interest in fashion and design more than casual browsers.
Rather than a conventional multi-brand boutique, Dover Street Market treats retail as installation art, with each floor reimagined periodically around a distinct concept showcasing avant-garde and directional fashion labels alongside Comme des Garçons' own lines. Its maximum trendy score and high aesthetic rating set it apart from London's more traditional department stores, reflecting a destination for fashion-forward visitors rather than mainstream shoppers, while the comparatively modest must-see score suggests it appeals strongly to a specific audience rather than a mass one.
Reviewers describe each floor as feeling like stepping into a different curated world, praising the boldness of the design over conventional retail comforts. It rewards visitors with a genuine interest in fashion and design more than casual browsers.
Duration
45 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
My friend loves this place so took me for my first visit. Beautiful building both inside and out. Interesting designers if you are looking for something different. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Nice cafe on third floor and lovely clean loos!
Christine Rose
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