Independent boutiques with a passion for exclusive lines and personal service make Grange Road a must-visit for dedicated followers of fashion, with fashion connoisseurs making the trip from as far afield as Durham and Middlesbrough. The area also features a healthy range of great cafes, restaurants and bars, so you can easily spend an afternoon browsing and enjoying the area.
Stocking a range of international designers, Elan offers a welcoming, personal service in a high-end boutique setting. Among the womenswear brands instore are the likes of Charli, Joseph, 360 Cashmere, Velvet, Roisin Linnane and Sportmax, plus there’s footwear, jewellery and much more besides (4 Grange Road, DL1 5NG). House of Zana specialise in beautiful things perfect for your next holiday in the sun, with a passion for sustainable and ethical fashion; think silken hand-made kimonos and jackets, smart and contemporary resort wear and delightful dresses, as well as luxurious pyjamas (7 Grange Road, DL1 5NA).
Who says designer-wear has to be pricey? Coco Dress Agency specialise in pre-owned designer labels and high-end brands, so if you’re looking for a Louis Vuitton, Nichole Farhi, Gucci or Chanel but don’t want to break the bank, Coco’s the place to be! (11 Grange Road, DL1 5NA). With an eagle eye for smart, simple and contemporary womenswear, Joel Alexander (run by the man himself) thrives on occasional wear by designers like Veni Infantino, Gill Harvey, John Charles and Ispirato, there’s also a lovely selection of hats, fascinators and hatinators for when you need that special final touch (37 Grange Road, DL1 5NB).
For designer labels for men and women, Geoffrey Gillow is one of the longest standing residents on Grange Road, with an excellent reputation for carefully curated brands including major European fashion houses like Max Mara, Holebrook, Brax and more. Whether it’s casual wear or something more formal, Geoffrey Gillow will have you looking fabulous in no time (45 Grange Road, DL1 5NB). Also worth a mention is All About The Suit, based around the corner on Northumberland Street, where you’ll find exquisite men’s tailoring at a variety of price points, stocking everything from suits and shirts, to ties and footwear (10 Northumberland Street, DL3 7JH).
Time to accessorize! Visit mother and daughter duo Renne Jewellery, whose collections are handmade using ethically sourced sterling silver and gold in their workshop on site. Their pieces are designed to last a lifetime and include bangles, earrings, rings and necklaces for both men and women (8 Grange Road, DL1 5NG).
Shopping can be a family affair on Grange Road too; the kids will love Create & Paint, a fabulously creative independent business which hosts arty parties for littl’uns, with activities including build your own bear, ceramic painting, creating keepsakes in clay and foam, plus paint, pizza and Prosecco events (maybe leave the kids at home for those!) (14 Grange Road, DL1 5NG).
If it’s your home you’re dressing rather than yourself, there’s delightful and unusual homeware, gifts and furniture at Origins Homewear, which stocks quirky cushions, upcycled furniture, gorgeous lighting, flowers and plants and much more besides. They also have a great coffee bar (31 Grange Road, DL1 5NA). Make your home smell as good as it looks with something beautiful from Artichoke, a florist with impeccable taste and exquisite blooms (2 Grange Road, DL1 5NA). Independent family-run Seymour’s Home has an excellent reputation as one of the best places in the area for stunning furniture and soft furnishings from world-class high-quality brands, they also offer an interior design service so they can bring all their expertise direct to your pad (24 Grange Road, DL1 5NG).
