Selfridges
Oxford Street landmark
Selfridges is a British department store chain, with its flagship location on Oxford Street in London.
Founded in 1909 by American Harry Gordon Selfridge, it became synonymous with upscale retail and theatrical shopping experiences.
The name often stands in for luxury department stores generally: She spent the afternoon browsing Selfridges.
Acquiring goods at retailers
- department storeLarge multi-section retail establishment
- food hallShared space, multiple vendors
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- homewareDomestic goods and furnishings
checkout · concession · escalators · floors · departments · sale · customer service · returns
Famous London shopping road
- West EndLondon theatre district
- LondonEngland's capital city
- department storeLarge multi-section retail establishment
- flagship storeBrand's primary retail location
tourist attraction · architecture · Edwardian · listed building · window displays · shopping destination · Mayfair · Bond Street
Luxury clothing makers' names
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- premium brandsHigher-end marketed products
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- high-endPremium quality tier
opulence · personal shopping · VIP · bespoke · accessories · fine jewelry · handbags · cosmetics counter
Present-day clothing trends
- runwayPaved path for planes
- trendsettingInitiating popular movements
- designer collaborationsJoint creative ventures between labels
- fashion-forwardEmbracing emerging styles
catwalk · accessories · womenswear · menswear · streetwear · fashion week · style · sartorial
Four-digit date designation
- shopping experienceConsumer's in-store journey
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
shopping
Acquiring goods at retailers
- department storeLarge multi-section retail establishment
- food hallShared space, multiple vendors
- beautyAesthetic excellence
homeware · checkout · concession · escalators · floors · departments · sale · customer service · returns · gift card
Oxford Street
Famous London shopping road
- West EndLondon theatre district
- LondonEngland's capital city
- department storeLarge multi-section retail establishment
flagship store · tourist attraction · architecture · Edwardian · listed building · window displays · shopping destination · Mayfair · Bond Street · emporium
designer labels
Luxury clothing makers' names
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- premium brandsHigher-end marketed products
- exclusiveLimited to one group
high-end · opulence · personal shopping · VIP · bespoke · accessories · fine jewelry · handbags · cosmetics counter · concierge
contemporary fashion
Present-day clothing trends
- runwayPaved path for planes
- trendsettingInitiating popular movements
- designer collaborationsJoint creative ventures between labels
fashion-forward · catwalk · accessories · womenswear · menswear · streetwear · fashion week · style · sartorial · boutique
1909
Four-digit date designation
- shopping experienceConsumer's in-store journey
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- UK Department StoresHarrods, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, BHS
- department storesfitting room, Macy's, mannequin, Nordstrom, checkout
- European Retailsupermarkets, department stores, shopping centres, shopping centers, chain stores
- luxury shoppingluxury shopping, luxury brands, department stores, boutiques, designer boutiques
- RetailersWalmart, Costco, Kmart, Meijer, JCPenney
- British BrandsMarks & Spencer, Harrods, Tesco, Sainsbury, Boots
SelfridgesPrimark
Budget fashion chain
pound shop · Aldi · Lidl · Argos · discount store