HACKNEY has thriving local high streets anchored by well-established chains ranging from Marks & Spencer to Primark, as well as fashion stores like JD Sports and American Apparel.
For the bargain-hunter, there are also quality outlet stores for big names like Burberry. In Shoreditch, a pop-up mall Boxpark uses refitted shipping containers to create a unique, boutique style shopping experience.
The entrepreneurial streak is strong in Hackney and there are a vast array of independent shops, boutiques and markets where you can discover an exciting selection of up-and-coming designers, artisan food and drink, vintage clothing and furniture.
A BOUTIQUE stocking independently designed womenswear. Labels include Tom Ford, LnA, Wildfox and Twenty8Twelve.
CREATIVE menswear store from Simon 'Barnsley' Armitage and Joseph Corre, co-founder of Agent Provocateur and son of Dame Vivienne Westwood.
A CRAFT bakers in Hoxton, the family-run Anderson's Bakery is still serving up traditional bread and cakes - just as it has done for over 160 years. Almost everything is handmade on the premises by members of the Anderson family.
THE vintage clothes store has opened a flagship shop in Dalston, adding music performances and other events. A long-time destination store for fashionistas, brand Beyond Retro has seen Paloma Faith and Florence Welch visit it stores for antiquarian finds.
FIRST opened in 2003, Black Truffle features shoes, bags, gifts and jewellery for women and children as well as some menswear and homeware.
CALVIN Klein, Nike, Oakley, Evisu and other huge fashion brands have set up stall in Shoreditch's Boxpark. The pop-up mall stripped and refitted shipping containers to create a unique group of 'box shops' selling big name products.
BRANCH on the Park is jewellery shop in the heart of vibrant East London's Victoria Park. It also sells paintings and photography.
BARROW boys have been welcoming shoppers to Broadway Market in Hackney since the 1890s, selling everything from bacon to beans. Situated between Regent’s Canal and London Fields, there are now around 100 stalls offering organic meat, fruit and vegetables, fresh fish and oysters, bread, cakes, cheese, vintage and designer clothes, health product and crafts.
MEN's clothing store located on Mare Street.
THIS classic & heritage American workwear brand opened a new store on Shoreditch High Street in 2012 to showcase its latest ranges.
SINCE its rejuvenation in 2010, Chatsworth Road Market has been going from strength to strength. This weekly market provides more choice for local residents and is fast becoming a popular place to shop and visit.
TRY a range of traditional Chinese herbal medicine treatments at this Mare Street shop. Services on offer include acupuncture, massage and reflexolgy.
SMALL second-hand bookshop with wide range of fiction, non-fiction and children's books.
A DESIGN studio and workshop in the heart of Hackney producing beautiful hand made textiles and home accessories.
AN artist inspired, concept boutique that makes curious products for curious people. Fee Fee La Fou's Dalston hub sells original art works, limited edition prints, bespoke furniture, jewellery and designer homeware.
GRODZINSKI, known by its loyal customers as 'Grodz', has been supplying kosher breads and cakes for over a century - ever since the Grodzinski family arrived in England in 1888 from Lithuania.
SUNDAY traders sell a variety of handmade and vintage goods. These include collectible ceramics, vintage toys and furniture, artisan food, home made herbal creams, handcrafted jewellery and and screen-printed pillowcases.
A WEEKLY market offering ready-to-eat food and stalls selling fruit and veg, meat, bread and cakes. The market takes residence in grade II listed building St John's Church opposite Hackney Central station.
WOODWORKER Jonty Hampson and artist Sascha Gravenstein design and create bespoke interiors and small, handmade products. Based in their Hackney workshop, the pair use ethically sourced timber from woodland in Cumbria, and arborists who specialise in clearing fallen trees in London.
A CREATIVE online store, Hidden Art sells designer furniture and gifts while providing support to local independent designers. It stocks an assortment of artisan pieces for homes, gardens and offices.
LOCATED in Shoreditch, Hoxton Market's roots date back to 1687. Today, its lively street market sells foods, fashion, footwear and household goods and is at it busiest on Saturdays.
HUB is a collection of fashion stores in Stoke Newington and London Fields. Its three shops (two on Church Street, one on Broadway Market) stock a range of men and women's wear such as those from Sessun, Acne and H by Hudson.
ONLINE magazine Huh branches out to create this Stoke Newington shop stocking both men and women's clothing. Expect labels Swedish Hasbeens, Happy Socks, Pointer, WeSC, Carhartt, Orlebar Brown, CTRL, and ArmorLux.
IMPERIAL and Standard is a second hand furniture shop & prop hire studio, specialising in Victorian and 20th Century collectables. A shop chocked with kooky, kitsch and crazy delights.
INDIGO Clothing is a custom t-shirt printing company offering printing on a wide range of clothing including t-shirts, hoodies and polo shirts.
LITTLE fashion boutique in Stoke Newington selling women's clothing and accessories.
KINGSLAND Waste started life as a tool market and has been growing ever since. Now every Saturday, as well as tools the market sells household items, ornaments, hardware, car and bike accessories, nearly new clothing and books.
FRENCH-style deli and café serving delicious quiches, croissants, bread, cakes, cheeses, charcuterie and wine.
THIS is a small, friendly cafe and delicatessen situated in the heart of Stoke Newington Church Street. It stocks an 'indulgent' range of artisan cheeses, antipasti and charcuterie, locally sourced patisseries, and over 200 wines from around the world.
LITTLE Gems is an independent children's shoes and fashion shop in Victoria Park village. Staff are experienced in measuring feet and fitting shoes.
SHORT for Late Night Chameleon Cafe, LN-CC attempts to make visits a memorable experience. The Shacklewell Lane store is unmarked and often operates on appointment only basis.
LONDON Fields Cycles is an independent bicycle shop on Mare Street, central Hackney. It first opened in 1996 and has grown to become one of the most well known of East London's bike stores.
Second-hand records, books and clothes are available at this Stoke Newington Church Street store.
AN eclectic mix of retro and vintage furniture and clothing alongside a choice of wines from around the world. In fact, according to its management, all wines are not available in any other wine shop in London.
FASHIONABLE vintage clothing store on Stoke Newington High Street.
MUDFOOT and Scruff is an independent shoe shop in N16. It stocks a range of designers, from emerging to more classic brands.
THIS store moved to bigger premises in 2012, and houses a range of fine art prints by local illustrators, books, bags, cards, ceramics, jewellery, prints and kitchenware. Also runs an online store, and Of Cabbages & Kings Market Days at Abney Hall when a selection of local designers and makers fill the hall with a variety of handmade gifts, original artwork and designer home wares.
INDEPENDENT bookshop Pages of Hackney on Lower Clapton Road stocks a diverse selection of contemporary and classic fiction as well as politics, environment, art and second-hand books. Based in Clapton, it shows support to the surrounding community with photo exhibitions, readings, concerts and other social events.
VINTAGE clothing boutique selling clothing, shoes and accessories from the 20th century. PaperDress Vintage also comes with a coffee shop serving cakes, cold drinks and ice cream.
THIS independent shop in Ridley Road stocks a wide range of cloth nappies and baby clothing along with some party supplies.
NATURAL foods, treats, tough toys and classy collars are sold at this pet shop. The shop's aim is to bring together alternative pet care products while selling a few gifts for humans also.
A MIXTURE of curious vintage fashion, furniture and interiors is available in this Stoke Newington retailer. Contemporary furniture and objects sit alongside aged pieces, many of which are inspired by the 17th century.
SECOND-hand furniture, lighting and homeware together with prints, cards and contemporary goods for the home.
A DALSTON gallery selling limited edition, hand-made screen prints by members of Print Club London Studio. As well as providing a shop and studio space, it offers a range of print-making courses and hosts an annual poster exhibition.
ROCK and roll inspired clothes with washed out graphics and distressed fabrics are available at Religion. And in addition to the UK music scene Religion also looks to its surrounding Shoreditch area for inspiration.
RIDLEY Road is a great place to experience the hustle and bustle of a traditional East End market. At the beginning of the 20th century the area was a centre of the Jewish community.
THIS eclectic Stoke Newington shop specialises in new and vintage furniture, ceramics and decorative items for the home, mostly sourced directly from China.
FIND a range of toys, arts and crafts and original gifts for children up to 10 years.
SUPPLIER of quirky, innovative and sometimes handmade clothes from mainly up and coming designers.
THIS local branch of Snappy Snaps is a one stop shop for all your photographic needs. Offering a wide range of photo and digital services, the shop's specialist team is on hand to provide friendly and informative tips in-store or online, and are happy to help with any query.
SPANISH delicatessen food on Dalston Lane. Stock is added daily and includes other food from across the Mediterranean.
BUILT in 1797 as the place of worship for Hackney's rapidly growing population, St John-at-Hackney church is also a community hub and live music venue. On weekends it hosts Hackney Homemade Food Market in its grounds, and in 2011 and 2012, was the venue for Mencap's series of charity fund-raising concerts - the Little Noise Sessions - featuring performers including Elbow, Goldfrapp, Ed Sheeran, Noah & The Whale and Gary Barlow.
A DESIGNER fashion shop in one of London's most fashionable hubs, Shoreditch. Start originally was a unisex store, before womenswear took up it’s own, larger premises across the street.
STORM In A Tea Cup stocks an array of rare vintage and designer clothes. Garments from the likes of Alaia, Vivienne Westwood, Comme Des Garcons, Thierry Mugler, Martin Margiela, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Lanvin sit alongside vintage pieces sourced from around the world.
WOMEN and men's second hand clothing store in Stoke Newington.
ANOTHER outpost of Strut's Hackney empire, this designer boutique focuses on menswear. Buy, sell and exchange vintage and pre-owned clothing from brands such as Dior, Givenchy, Lanvin, Prada, Acne and many more.
THIS outpost of Strut's Hackney empire, just off Broadway Market, serves as a vintage designer archive and boutique. It gets rave reviews from fashion bloggers for its carefully selected collection of hard to find pieces from designers including Stella McCartney, Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons, Balenciaga, Prada, Westwood and McQueen.
Small friendly shop, selling useful gifts.
THE Cobbled Yard sells an eclectic mix of ever-changing vintage and retro furniture and curios.
A SUPPLIER of antique and vintage furniture and homeware accessories in Haggerston. Furniture, fixtures and accessories are sourced from within the UK, from retired industries and redundant institutions, for both interior design projects and for The Dog and Wardrobe shop.
THE clothes may be second-hand but the quality is usually top notch at The Other Side of the Pillow. Situated on Wilton Way, the store sells retro clothing, many of which are one offs.
FOUNDED in 2001, The Spence Bakery sells handmade and homemade goods, baked fresh each day. Proofing takes places every night and during the early hours you can smell the baked bread on the corner of Woodlea Road.
A FAMILY-owned community business in the heart of Victoria Park village specialising in children's books. The shop also stocks a 'small and eclectic adult section', and say it 'can order anything in print and quite a lot that isn't'.
WELL Street Market is famously where, in 1919, before opening his first Tesco, 21-year-old barrow boy Jack Cohen plied his trade to hundreds of customers. The number of market traders has decreased over the years, but plans are afoot to entice more local businesses to take up a pitch.
THIS Victoria Park cafe is also a creative activity space for adults and children alike. Drop in for a coffee, choose a blank ceramic to paint, then they fire it for you.
WORKSHOP selling functional stoneware pottery made on the premises. Commissions undertaken.
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