Old Mount Street vs. New Mount Street : Old
By Something CuratedThe Mount Street in Mayfair, as we know, is one of the most prestigious and chic streets of London, however it is often overseen that besides being a luxury hotspot it also carries a lot of tradition and history. The Off Market presents you the other side of Mount Street, where chic and trendy meets traditional heritage.
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OLD MOUNT STREET
Audley
The Audley pub is a traditional English pub located in the heart of Mayfair on the corner of Mount Street and South Audley Street. The pub was established in 1730 as The Bricklayers Arms and was rebuilt in 1888 under the authority of Duke of Westminster, who allowed the landlord of the pub to keep the license if he changes the name which resulted to it being ‘Audley Hotel’.
Audley
Sautter of Mount Street
Sautter, the world renowned London Cigar store, was founded over 50 years ago in the heart of fashionable Mayfair. Sautter has earned an enviable reputation in the world of cigars for aged and vintage Cuban cigars which makes it a magnet for lovers of exceptional cigars.
Sautter of Mount Street
Allens of Mayfair
The butchery was first established in 1887 by Edgar Green, who won a fierce battle with Grosvenor State and was allowed to hang his game outside the store window. Although he died soon after opening the shop, the tradition has been carried over and the character of the shop has been kept through out. Some of the store interiors like the table and tiles on the wall, have not been changed since and are now over 120 years old.
Allens of Mayfair
Scott’s
Scott’s opened on the Haymarket in 1851 and moved to its present site in 1968 and is currently one of the best fish restaurants in London. The restaurant offers the finest oysters, fish and crustacea. There is also a variety of seasonal game, meat and vegetarian dishes.
Scott’s
NEW MOUNT STREET
Rick Owens
One of the most provocative brands of 21st century has opened its flagship store in Mayfair. Rick Owens has merged elegance and elements of gothic grunge in his iconic leather jacket which was worn by Kate Moss in 2001 in French Vogue publication. The brand became internationally known after Owens’ first show at New York Fashion Week, with the support of Anna Wintour.
Balmain
A new flagship store of Balmain on South Audley Street has been designed by an architect Joseph Dirand in a French house aesthetics. The space combines Olivier Roustieng’s signature French glamour with the classic English motives. “The new 200sq m boutique has been created as a unique elegant London pied-à-terre that channels the classically sober English style, it is Balmain’s second home.”
Christopher Kane
The store is designed by John Pawson, unlike his signature architectural work, this store is an environment with an emotional dimension, where the focus is on the clothes and on the people connected with the clothes. The juxtaposition of the classic and experimental with a use of both natural and synthetic materials creates a strong ambiance in the store.
Christian Louboutin
The Christian Louboutin flagship store is designed by Christian Louboutin in conjunction with New York architects 212box the store is a mix of contemporary and ethnic styles from around the world. Bright colored plastic in combination with glass and signature back lit mirrored shoe niches create a truly theatrical experience.
Christian Louboutin