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It's all cashmere comforts and cute baby wear in this gorgeous little shop.  Find it in the Montpellier Quarter...

A gorgeous lingerie store with an eclectic mix of girly kitsch, sophisticated glamour and fabulous fun.  Find it on Swinegate, York.

Housed over 2 floors in a Grade II listed Georgian building in Harrogate, Cimmermann is an established interior showroom featuring a collection of modern and vintage furniture. Designers include Tom Dixon, Flos, VITRA and Pianca amongst others.  Need creative inspiration? Cimmermann also offer a comprehensive interior design service.

Diverse Hampers offer a range of unique and indulgent hampers and gifts.  Using striking and contemporary packaging, Diverse Hampers are a modern alternative to the traditional wicker basket.  They offer everything from new baby bath bundles to box towers stacked high with delicious treats.  Check out their website for the full range and to order online:

www.diversehampers.co.uk

Harrogate's answer to Harvey Nics.  An award winning department store packed with ladies designer wear.  Find it on Montpellier Gardens.

Tucked away down Grape Lane in the old quarter of York, this fantastic little shop is crammed full of classic vintage pieces.  Expect to find clothes and accessories by everyone from Burberry to Ossie Clark.

Cutting edge design and contemporary furnishings abound in this interior shop extraordinaire...  Located near the Montpellier Quarter.

Something of a designer institution in York, built up from its humble beginnings as a quirky stall in York.  There are two stores (one each for the girls and boys) packed full of gorgeous clothes and shoes on Low Petergate.

Situated on Cheltenham Crescent, SNOB has successfully incorporated Fashion & Beauty into a fresh new Boutique.  Boasting couture fashion and bespoke beauty treatments, they stock casual brands such as ‘Brat & Suzie’ to floor length gowns from ‘Lisa Jayne Dann’ as well as exclusviely showcasing local designers.  And you can have your nails done whilst you decide what to go for - perfect!

Reiss, French Connection, Zara... York has the lot.  You’ll find most of the high street biggies around St Helen’s Square or along Coney Street parallel with the river.