Archive for September, 2007
Nicola
What are you wearing?
The dress is from a Japanese shop called Miame, the jacket is vintage from Rockit. The shoes are from George at Asda and I was given the bag from Vice magazine.
How would you like to describe your style?
As a mix of rock and vintage chic.
What will you buy for this autumn?
A trench coat is an absolute must!
Any favourite shopping areas you would like to share?
Anywhere in east London, the whole area around Brick Lane and Shoreditch has all I need.
Jane and Kenshi
What are you wearing?
Jane: The jacket and shoes are from a small shop in Japan, the jeans are from Cheap Monday and the glasses are custom made with frames bought in Camden.
Kenshi: The shirt is from Rushmoor, and the t-shirt is Marc Jacobs. The Jeans are from a Japanese brand called Uniqlo and the shoes are Vans.
What are your opinions of Japanese style versus London style?
We actually think that new things and styles are better in Japan because there is a constantly changing variety. The vintage style is great in London though and there are a lot of good shops with carefully selected vintage items, as well as charity shops.
Where are the best places to get hold of good vintage stuff in London?
The charity shops around posh areas such as Chelsea, Notting Hill and west London in general.
Izzy
What are you wearing?
The dress is from American Apparel, the cardigan from Topshop, the shoes are from Office and the headband is made from a shoelace.
How would you like to describe your style?
It is actually different every day. I try not to adapt myself to much to any trends and simply wear what I find appealing and comfortable.
Do you have any shopping recommendations for the London area?
Well, I am heavily into vintage so I would recommend all the vintage shops around the Brick Lane are, Beyond Retro for instance. You can always find some unique pieces there.
Alessandra
What are you wearing?
The top and jeans are from Top Shop, shoes Vintage, bag from Chloé and shades from Joe Rivetto.
How would you describe your style?
Modern with a touch of personalized vintage
What do you think of the current trends in fashion?
I think that fashion at the moment is at its best because there is a good mix of different elements and a lot of lovely colours and fabrics.
Any good shopping tips in London?
Definitely the sample sales around Brick Lane and Steinberg & Tolken on King’s Road as well.
Temi and Tami
What are you wearing?
Temi: The dress is a traditional Nigerian dress, the shoes are from Pied a Terre and handbag from Liberty.
Tami: Traditional Nigerian robe with trousers, and shoes from Gap.
What are your opinions of London fashion?
It is good in the sense that it is more evoking and unique than many other fashion capitals in the world.
Anything in particular that you will be wearing this autumn?
Some warm and cosy knitwear.
Valentina
What are you wearing?
The jacket is from Levanze, top from Dolce & Gabbana, and boots from Marrock. The bag is a vintage purchase and the glasses are from Camden town.
What is your perception of fashion in London?
I am originally from Italy and in London I think there is more art involved in fashion, there is a lot of variety and a lot of people express themselves in their own individual ways.
If you could have anyone’s wardrobe, who’s would it be?
No one’s actually, I try not to copy anyone else.
Seun
What are you wearing?
The shorts are from Michiko Koshino, cardigan is from Griffith, polo-shirt from Boxfresh. The shoes are Vans which I have re-made and painted myself, and the perspex necklace is from my own brand Typical Freaks. For more info have a look at www.typicalfreaks.com
Where do you tend to go shopping in London?
I usually go shopping in west London, Griffith is one of my favourite stores. The Camden area is also good tip – (Such a shame that they are reconstructing the area and replacing the infamous Stables market with stores like Boots and Topshop though! Ed)
Do you have any kind of influences when it comes to fashion?
I genuinely try to go for things that other people don’t have and I really like colourful clothes. If I see something that I like, I want to have it no matter what though.















