Such has been the success of Selfridges & Co., you can now find them in Birmingham and Manchester, but the flagship London store is by far the most impressive when it comes to content. Housed in a grand building opened in 1909, the experience is a barrage of luxury, and from the get go they focused on near theatrical displays. Begin with the swathes of designer handbags and cosmetics on the ground floors. Head upstairs for the most high end of high end fashion, with a section of more accessible, young labels. This is ten acres and six floors of indulgence from the Cow Shed Spa for on site pampering to the Food Hall, famous for its Christmas fare.