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The owner of this lovely St John’s Wood boutique, former antiques dealer Jane Collins, has a knack for choosing clothes that are eye-catching and feminine without being showy; many items are distinguished by interesting trimmings or embellishments. A tempting mix of designers is in evidence, including Vivienne Westwood, Anne Louise Roswald, David Meister and Betty Jackson, and there’s a mid-range line-up too, with Malene Birger and Just In Case pieces displayed in combinations you might not have thought of putting together yourself. The shop also has the widest range of tops and dresses by Velvet we’ve seen in the capital, including unusual styles. Look out also for the large variety of cashmere, knitwear and scarves by Magaschoni, Crumpet and more, plus accessories by Lara Bohinc, famed for her art deco-inspired pieces. The original, and much smaller, Marylebone branch has now closed.