Manchester Shopping

Manchester does funky, fashionable, chic and sleek better than anywhere else in the country. Retail therapy is a speciality. Hunt down something unique at Saturday's Tib Street fashion market, browse for vintage chic and rare records in Northern Quarter, or cruise the designer stores and then relax with a long lunch and cocktails in Harvey Nichols' brasserie.

The Trafford Centre is open Monday-Friday from 10 am - 10 pm, Saturday 10 am - 8 pm (some stores opening at 9 am) and Sunday 12 noon - 6 pm with some stores open from 11 am. Stores extend their closing times to 11 pm on weekdays in the run-up to Christmas.

Kall Kwik
73 Deansgate, Manchester, UK - England M3 2BW · 161-832-9174
This store offers a complete business center where you can print, make copies, and design documents or have them professionally designed. Business cards and forms are a specialty. Binding and desktop publishing are also available. Whatever you need, be it a few copies or a high-volume order, this store is the one-stop answer.

Kendal Milne
Deansgate, Manchester, UK - England M60 3AU · 161-832-3414
This Manchester-based department store is known for its vast array of cosmetics and beauty supplies from companies such as Aveda, Clinique, Chanel and more. This store also boasts the most upscale, fashionable selection of clothes for both men and women, as well as toys, furniture, accessories, luggage, a beauty salon, and a huge food hall. A chic coffee bar is housed in the basement, and there is a classic tearoom on the ground floor, popular among the lunch crowd.

Karen Millen
48 King St, Manchester, UK - England M2 4LG · 161-266-4032
This popular store offers classic suits and dresses with a fashionable twist - look for hand-crocheted accents or fake fur collars. Popular among younger women and stylish professionals, Karen Millen has everything you need, from white cotton shirts to fitted suits to slinky evening dresses. This year brings plenty of suede and gold embroidery. Don't forget to browse the extensive collection of funky shoes and hip handbags.

Thomas Pink
38 King St, Manchester, UK - England M2 4LY · 161-833-1086
Thomas Pink started out as a tailor in London in the late 18th century. He became known for using the highest quality cloth and designing boldly colored clothes. Legend has it that the phrase "in the pink" stems from being fortunate enough to wear his top-quality garments. Today, the store continues to make well-made, custom-tailored shirts, suits, and coats. Men can purchase an entire look with coordinating shirt, tie, and cuff links picked out by an expert stylist. A respected British institution.

Laura Ashley
28 King St, Manchester, UK - England M2 6AY · 161-834-7335
Formerly known for clothing and home accessories that were floral and frilly, Laura Ashley has branched out to provide a varied line of casual clothes that suit today's woman. Though the florals and frills are still available, you can also find simple sheath dresses, classic shorts and T's, and slinky tube tops. The store also offers sleepwear, shoes, and home accessories to suit any decor. Come here for classics that will take you through the seasons in style.