…By Lola Smith for TDPel Media.
The Icon Outlet mall at The O2 Arena in London’s Greenwich Peninsula is not just a home to one of the UK’s biggest music venues but also offers various entertainment activities.
The shopping centre is a popular attraction for fashion lovers as it offers up to 70% discount on well-known brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Levi’s and Calvin Klein.
Those who are interested in cosmetics can check out the Beauty Outlet and Fragrance Shop and enjoy deals on brands such as The Body Shop and Clarins.
Additionally, visitors can book themselves in for Sky High Yoga Climb in the mornings and enjoy the Mamma Mia experience in the evenings.
The complex also boasts numerous bars, restaurants and other entertainment options.
Unlike many other outlet stores near London, it is easily accessible through the Jubilee Line from Stratford to North Greenwich, which takes less than 15 minutes.
Despite being a busy weekday afternoon, the place was surprisingly peaceful.
Visitors can take pictures by the Instagrammable Icon Outlet sign and take the golden stairs lit by chandeliers up to the designer stores.
The writer’s first stop was the Levi’s store where they picked up a pair of 501 Cropped Jeans for £70, which is 30% less than the retail price.
They found the store assistants very helpful in picking out the right size and style of jeans.
The designer stores included Ted Baker, Kurt Gieger and Reiss, and the writer found the biggest bargains at Tommy Hilfiger where there was a “buy one get one half price” offer.
The author ended up purchasing denim shorts for £46 after a 20% discount was applied.
Icon Outlet is also home to various sports outlets such as Adidas, Asics, New Balance, Nike and Sketchers.
Visitors can pick up running gear, tracksuits and football tops, and various types of footwear.
The author was tempted by the beauty stores which included the Cosmetics Company Store, which is part of the Estee Lauder Companies.
They snagged 20% off their favourite lipstick by Mac, which usually costs around £20.
Other luxury beauty brands in the shop included Clinique, Origins or Daprhin.
The Beauty Outlet downstairs also offered various options from Clarins, Elizabeth Arden, Max Factor, Revlon, W7 and Rimmel that did not break the bank.
In summary, Icon Outlet mall at The O2 Arena is a one-stop-shop for entertainment, food and shopping.
Visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as Sky High Yoga Climb in the mornings and the Mamma Mia experience in the evenings.
The complex is accessible through the Jubilee Line from Stratford to North Greenwich, which takes less than 15 minutes.
The mall offers up to 70% discount on well-known brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Levi’s and Calvin Klein.
Visitors can shop from luxury beauty brands in the Cosmetics Company Store, Clinique, Origins or Daprhin.
For those looking for bargain beauty, the Beauty Outlet has a range of options from Clarins, Elizabeth Arden, Max Factor, Revlon, W7 and Rimmel that does not break the bank.