Ede & Ravenscroft is the go to for quality menswear, which while expensive, is a little more…read morepalatable during the end of season sale. I actually really like their clothes and selection, so the below won't actually stop me from coming again. Their shirts are surprisingly form fitting and require little additional alteration out of the wrapping. Here are the litany of downsides to note, which I acknowledge is from a North American perspective (see Harry Rosen in Canada, Barneys and Saks Fifth in the US as the standard) and may be unfair compared to other end British houses: 1) You cannot try on the shirts. They give you a sample shirt which gives you a sense of the fit, but you can never know for sure. I know it's a pain to repackage shirts, and also risk them becoming discolored if a particularly dirty individual tried it on, but if other places don't see a problem with this, why do you? 2) Alterations are extra and are NOT included. Are you kidding me? Normally if you buy something full price (that is, not on sale) this is included. Nope, something like 15 pounds for shirt cuffs, another 10 to shorten a shirt, and so on and so forth. They say they have to recover their costs and send the clothes to their tailors in London. If you go out and get it altered at your own tailor, you risk them not taking any responsibility for any defects to your clothing so in essence, you don't have much of a choice. 3) I am a young person in Cambridge shopping at your store for a tux shirt, studs and a morning jacket. How do you not ask if I'm a student or tell me about the 10% student discount? I just discovered this on their website (in order to inquire about point #4) after our purchases, and well too late, I'm now back in Canada now. 4) They do not farm out their VAT paperwork, so it is a much bigger pain to reclaim the VAT if you are an out of towner looking to reclaim the tax. Instead of getting the refund instantly at the airport, you actually have to mail the paperwork back to them after getting it stamped at customs. And guess what, they didn't give us a heads up about this, nor did they give us the envelope and stamp to send it from the airport. Now, we'll see how long it takes for them to get us our refund back.

Ede & Ravenscroft is an old traditional English tailoring business specializing mainly in official…read moreand ceremonial menswear. The Cambridge boutique offers a wide selection of suits, more casual jackets, shirts, and various other accessories for most occasions. Personal tailoring service is also available. The quality seems very good, comparable to internationally renowned brands. Prices are fairly moderate for such standards with about £70 for a shirt or £50 for a tie. They also stock much ceremonial wear such as Cambridge university gowns.

Don't visit Cambridge without checking out this little gem! Excellent quality and a unique…read moreselection of clothes, jewellery & accessories. I've received a multitude of compliments on acquisitions, from scarves to angora knits. Combined with friendly, super-helpful staff to make an unmissable experience. I'd particularly like to commend Kassie, who altered a chain (free!) to fit a pendant & then waited months for me to collect! She remembered me as soon as I returned back to the shop- excellent personal service.

Not impressed. was here for the day and agree with comment below. Lovely items but very…read moreover-priced. I have seen most of the items in other stores for less money so they need to do more research. Id definately say shop around!

Love this shop for a different type of ladies clothing. Clothing and accessories are very…read morereasonable. They do have a website for you to peruse. Also gives you the chance to have a look round the rest of Cambridge and maybe have lunch at Henrys Cafe bar by the river. You could even go so far as to have a punt down the river.

Beautiful dresses and coats but somewhat spoiled by the cluttered layout of the shop which only…read moreadmits a few people at a time. The sale items are good value so if you see a dress you like, be patient and wait until its half-price!

Even the name Pia sounds sweet and sweet is definitely how I would sum up this little store. It has…read morea prime location, situated in the Lion Yard of the Grand Arcade in Cambridge, but I feel it doesn't get the attention it deserves. Pia offers beautiful jewellery, watches and bags in a setting that looks and feels chic. The prices are decent considering the quality and elegance. I find this store to be quite unique with a touch of class with that little cutesy appeal.

I came away impressed: A great shop near central Cambridge. I arrived looking for a knitting needle…read morethat I neglected to bring with me from the US. Seeing the front window filled with sewing machines, I worried that the focus was too much on sewing to have much for knitters -- but I was dead wrong. Most of the back room was devoted to yarn, needles and other knitting notions and patterns. None of the expensive high-end brands (Madelinetosh, etc.) and a lot of baby yarn and blends (not my thing) but loads of solid yarn choices, including a whole case filled with Opal and Trekking sock yarn. And I was blown away to see SPINNING FIBER (roving); not many craft stores carry this! Helpful, friendly sales clerks. Expert advice, too: one of the two clerks was offering a customer some rather sophisticated advice about yarn substitutions for a pattern. I would be delighted to have a shop like this near my home.

From the owner: A crafting hub for Cambridge Sew Knit Craft is friendly,…read morefamily run, local craft shop. Buy sewing machines, fabric, wool, craft accessories and much more! Learn new skills or improve existing ones in our workshops.

Giulio is probably the only substantial luxury fashion boutique in Cambridge. This branch focuses…read moreon menswear and there is another women's shop on Sussex Street nearby. There is a considerable selection of casual and official wear from a variety of high end brands including Prada, Gucci, Zegna, D&G, Polo, etc. Prices are similar to what you'd be charged for the same items in brands' own boutiques in London. As most luxury retailers, they hold big sales twice a year offering to buy remains from the previous season's collection more affordably.

the absolute definition of exquisite garments, with seperate stores ( one for men and another for…read morewomen) you'll find some amazing clothes at fair prices from most the high end designer's. Last time I was in there I couldn't see any APC or nudie or viv westwood, marc by marc jacobs and so on and so forth, but the foundations of any exclusive and stylish wardrobe can be built from this store. Bearing in mind you wouldnt find a shop in the same league that is also as well established as Giulio, you can be sure they're the one stop shop to the top cloth.

Superb shop for outdoor types! It's really well stocked with everything you need for a gentle…read morestroll to a full-on Everest expedition. The staff know their stuff, they don't sell any rubbish cheapo stuff. They have a good section for women and a separate shoe shop a couple of doors up the road. I have stuff I bought there in 1991 still going strong!

Dressing up is always a ball of fun and Party Mania, located on Burleigh Street in Cambridge, has…read moreit all! Whether you want to dress up as Harry Potter, Catwoman, Sweeney Todd or even a Palm Tree you can have confidence that Party Mania will have it. The store is colourful and it's large space means it can hold a great number of props, wigs and costumes, but watch out because it can get extremely busy around seasonal holidays. Although the store is full of the weird and wonderful it is over priced, in my opinion, and the staff are not always the friendliest. When you walk in you expect this to be an amazing party shop, because of it's size and vibrancy, but instead you get a shock when a tiny pot of fake blood will cost you over a fiver! I recommend finding another party shop, if you can, to save yourself some pennies.

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Specialist in UK-made corsets, lingerie, jewellery, accessories, leather goods, vintage items and…read moremore! Top-class service from knowledgeable and approachable staff in a lush theatrical/salon setting. It's like entering a magical world of exquisite treasures! Bespoke services are also available, as well as beautiful off-the-peg mastectomy lingerie. This place is full of surprises in every corner, and also hosts evening salon events - from book signings to burlesque performances and gin-tasting sessions. Brilliant concept!