Every designer from YSL to Marc Jacobs and accessories from Manolo Blahnik to Tods is offered at this top level US store with a brilliantly laid out website showing beautiful modern pictures of absolutely everything. The downside is you’ll have to pay duty on top of the designer prices (if you’re not based in the US) but it’s worth having a look at some of the American designers and well worth checking out the trends from season to season. If you want to place an international order you need to call them on 1 888 888 4757.

This US based website has a comprehensive range of the latest sunglasses. Choose from Versace, Armani, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Gucci, Yves St Laurent and many more. With over twenty-five brands on offer you're sure to find something here. Using FedEx shipment is extremely quick and you can take advantage of the US discounts. Don't forget, however that there will be tax and shipping costs on top.

Bloomingdales. One of the most famous of the US department stores will ship to you here. If you want to place an order you need to call them on 001-1-513-573-8170 and remember they're five hours behind us. You can also fax them on 001-1-513-573-8171. They offer a wide range from fashion, accessories, fragrance luggage and gifts so have a browse.

Not as expensive as Abercrombie (and not quite so well known, particularly over here), American Eagle offers a wide selection of colourful, young, modern, casual clothing extremely popular across the pond and I wish they were just down the road here, too. Think preppy striped shirts, humorous and sporty t-shirts and great jeans, hoodies and jackets plus some camis and underwear and a good range of shoes. Thankfully they have no problem in shipping to you anywhere in the world using USPS Global Express Mail.

Inspired (and initiated) by Robert Redford, Sundance is a truly American catalogue which has now become a worldwide online store. You'll discover wonderful jewellery by American craftsmen, a wide range of high quality classic American clothing including shirts, tops and ts, skirts and trousers, ranch style boots, home accessories (gorgeous quilts and throws) and lots of ideas for gifts.

You may think that ordering your next little back dress from the USA is taking online shopping a bit far (literally, and presuming that that's not where you're based), but when you take a look at the choice here of famous labels and less well known brands you may well want to change your mind. Consider Phillip Lim, Jil Sander and Matthew Williamson, or Laurence, Vanessa Bruno and Jovovich Hawk and you'll have the idea.

You have been warned! There's so much to look at on this website that it takes a while to load and yes, they do ship internationally. You'll almost certainly find something you like, from C & C California t-shirts to funky belts and bags and a whole host of clothing labels you'll probably never have heard of.

Shopbop is a clever, modern online boutique offering a wide lists of brands, including Ella Moss, Beatrix Ong, Juicy Couture, Diane von Furstenberg, Chip and Pepper, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Hudson, Kooba and Seven for all Mankind to name just a few, and offering to ship them just about anywhere in the world by express delivery. Preview the trends here each season so that you’ll know exactly what you should be buying now and then shop by trend, designer or category. There’s a great deal to see so check out this site when you’ve time to spare.

Although you have to order from the US and no doubt pay duty you’ll be hard put to find a more comprehensive collection of very well priced, quality clothing including outerwear, fleece, shirts, trousers and snow sport clothing, luggage, outdoor gear, swimwear, footwear and accessories. They also offer larger and tall sizes. Have a browse. It's extremely hard to get away without buying something here.

The USA based mail order lingerie company that uses world famous models. Seductive pictures of bronzed beauties don't detract from the fact that here is probably one of (if not) the best selections of lingerie in the world. When you consider the size of the American market that's probably not surprising but what's great is that you can order from the UK as well. You will, of course, have to wait for your order and you will certainly have to pay tax but if you've bought from them in the USA you'll certainly want to buy from them again here.

This is a really excellent swimwear boutique offering great labels such as Gottex, Jets, Maryan Mehlhorn, Gideon Oberson and Lisa Curran with a great range of both one-piece swimsuits and bikinis. When you find something you like they’ll show you everything else in the range including alternative styles, pareos and cover-ups and then you can see straight away if what you like is available in your size and when you can expect to receive it. They offer quick delivery worldwide.

If you're looking for beautifully made classic men and women's clothing and accessories then Brooks Brothers is well worth ordering from, even if it means shipping over here and paying taxes, they have one of the best range of high quality clothing available online. Their online ordering, unlike some US sites, will take UK addresses and credit card information.

This US based website must be the ultimate travel clothing online store. Travelsmith offer a really comprehensive and well priced range of travel clothing and accessories for men and women, from outerwear including washable suede, tailoring and safari jackets to easy care separates, hats, swimwear and luggage. You can't place your order directly online for International delivery but you can fax it to them at 001 415-884-1351 and they'll send it to you anywhere in the World.

Eddie Baur is one of those American companies who show how it really should be done. It's attractive to look at, easy to get round, offers great products, good prices (not cheap but good value) and they'll ship to you anywhere in the World. No wonder Vogue US picks some of their products as the must haves of the season. From clothing, to swimwear, performance walking boots, accessories and some very, very good sporting luggage you won't go wrong here.