Best places to shop:

Paper Scissors Stone
38 New York Street, LS2 7DF | www.paper-scissor-stone.co.uk
Situated on New York street. PSS Store is co-owned by noted Leeds born designer and illustrator Si Scott. PPS is a mix between a clothing store and an art gallery. The store is also available for hire and is a perfect opportunity to see Si Scott's work up-close.

Hip
9 & 14 Thorntons Arcade, LS1 6LQ | www.hipleeds.com
Just been paid? Need a treat? Then boutique designer clothing store HIP is where you need to go. All your favourite hi-end designer bands but with that extra added something. This is the only shop in Leeds that wouldn't let me take photos, so they're serious about keeping it unique.

OK Comics
Briggate, 19 Thorntons Arcade, LS1 6LQ | www.okcomics.co.uk
An award wining comic shop with a difference. Situated in Thornton's Arcade in the city centre OK Comics has everything you need new and old. Even if you're not a comic lover, this place might just change your mind.

Jumbo Records
St Johns Centre Merrion Street, LS2 8LQ | www.jumborecords.co.uk
Crash Records
35 The Headrow, LS1 6PU | www.crashrecords.co.uk
I can't mention one without mentioning the other. These are Leeds premiere independently run record stores. With the state of the record and music industry today these long standing institutions are testament to both the quality service they provide, and the music buying public of Leeds. I have a tear in my eye - excuse me...