All department stores should be like Libertys, although this is about as far from your regular department store as you'd be able to imagine.
The building stands out in central london with it's iconic black and white exterior and beautiful wooden interior make Libertys worth visiting even if your not in the mood for shopping, I find walking from floor to floor incredibly relaxing.
Although they have the latest designers and cosmetic products in store there is something quintessentially british and quaint about the store. You can still buy their traditional Tana Lawn fabric and craft supplies in their haberdashery (what a wonderful word - so seldom used) and their tea room means that you can rest your feet while having a proper English cream tea.
Compared to the vastness of Selfridges and the functional appearence of John lewis shopping at Libertys is still a real experience.