This four-storey mini department store opened in 2010 in a Grade II-listed warehouse in Bethnal Green. The former secret HQ of a firm that used to sell shooters to London’s underworld, or so the story goes, is now a rambling bazaar, with accessories and books spread out over antique furniture and fittings. Indie designer JJ Hudson’s NHS label takes over the light-filled top floor, his rag-tag ripped T-shirts painstakingly reworked into leftfield designs.22 - 123 Boutique
FASHION, 123 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG (www.123bethnalgreenroad.co.uk). Shoreditch High St Overground.
Bethnal Green Fashion
Merchant Archive- Vintage Fashion
A destination shop for both vintage and contemporary clothing, taking pride of place in the address books of many a stylist, fashion designer and celebrity. Owner Sophie Merchant’s discerning eye is evident in the well-edited selection of beautiful one-off antique pieces, 1920s jumpsuits, antique velvet jackets, elegant dresses and some very special jewellery all waiting to be snapped up.
VINTAGE FASHION, 320 Kilburn Lane, London, W9 3EF (8969 6470/ www.merchantarchive.com). Queen’s Park tube/rail.
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Labour of Love
This Islington gem stocks a delightful range of colourful clothing for those who want something a bit different. Look out for individual pieces by the likes of Manoush, Peter Jensen (renowned for his witty prints), Erotokritos (for wearable dressy jersey pieces) and Eley Kishimoto (for stylish footwear), all hand-picked by owner Francesca Forcolini.36 - Labour of Love
FASHION, 193 Upper St, N1 1RQ (7354 9333/ www.labour-of-love.co.uk). Highbury & Islington tube/rail.
Park Fashion - Sample Sale
Parkers Fashion is having their annual sample sale:
Designer Brands at reduced prices, get ahead in your shopping for the next season. Come in any time between 10-5, M-F, now until December 2010.
Located right off Oxford Street:
55 Conduit Street, London W1S 2YE
Fresher’s Fair Street Style
Keep checking back on the blog to see your pics from Fresher’s Fair!
Stay fabulous guys and dolls!
(L-R) Ben, Steven, (?), (?) - Soz forgot your names!
Seems to be a theme here right? We love the checkered shirts guys, you look like a boyband!
Akbar
We love Akbar’s style! His mysterious but suave look was perfect for the warm September sun and we love his hat!
