Frances Corner's Little Black Book Frances Corner is the head of London College of Fashion. She was awarded an OBE in 2009, and her book Why Fashion Matters was published earlier this year 21 November 2014 Cutler and Gross, London SW1 Where I buy my glasses. The fantastic array of statement eyewear in this store makes you feel like you're in an art gallery rather than waiting for an eye test. cutlerandgross.com Hôtel Costes, Paris Renowned for its sense of opulence, this hotel takes the visitor back to the era of Napoleon III. Sip a coffee and relax among the chic, glamorous customers. hotelcostes.com Blackwell's, Oxford The original Blackwell's, with its three miles of shelving covering every subject imaginable, is one of my favourite places in the world in which to lose myself for an hour. bookshop.blackwell.co.uk Cookshop, New York A wonderful, bustling restaurant that serves delicious food made from sustainable ingredients and humanely raised animals. It also supports local farmers and artisans. cookshopny.com Yohji Yamamoto, London W1 One of my favourite designers - I always wear at least one piece of clothing by him. This shop is my sanctuary. yohjiyamamoto.co.jp Reavley's, Burford, Oxfordshire Reputedly England's oldest apothecary, established in 1734. I love the old-fashioned décor of Reavley's and the strong tradition of personal service from this family-run business. reavley.co.uk Dries Van Noten, Antwerp The Antwerp 6 +1 designers (Demeulemeester, Van Noten, van Saene, Bikkembergs, van Beirendonck, Yee, plus Margiela) have had a great influence on fashion, so a visit to this store is a must. driesvannoten.be Clockwise from top left: Cutler and Gross, London SW1; Hôtel Costes, Paris; Blackwell's Oxford; Cookshop, New York arts.ac.uk/fashion