The Christmas theme along Carnaby Street represents a return to a more traditional way of celebrating the season of goodwill with a contemporary twist.

Internally lit, brightly coloured outsize paper garland chains festoon the street’s entire length, putting the rather more commercial efforts of nearby Oxford Street and Regent Street into the shade.

The boutiques that line this street have also put their best feet forward, with Italian clothing shop Fornarina and nearby Liberty proving particularly eye-catching for passing shoppers.