Charlie Borrow
Charlie Borrow started with a mother’s birthday gift. “One birthday my mum had been going on about a leather bag. She was on Pinterest, liking all these pictures of tote bags. I thought you know… View Full Post
My Secret London: Luna & Curious
One the verge of the beautiful and historic Boundary Estate in Shoreditch, Calvert Avenue plays host to one of the best selections of shops in London – think Leila’s Café, Ally Capellino, Boboye and Wonderound,… View Full Post
My Secret London: Labour and Wait
Ok, so this shop is hardly a secret anymore, in fact it’s one of the most successful independent stores in London. Labour and Wait was founded in 2000 by two former menswear designers, Rachel Wythe-Moran… View Full Post
My Secret London: V&A Museum of Childhood
London is a city full of inspiration for artists and designers, but often that inspiration lies in slightly unusual or hidden places. Of course there’s the major attractions, the British Museum, National Gallery or the… View Full Post
My Secret London: Camden Passage
You might remember, not so long ago I did a post about Lamb’s Conduit Street, one of London’s best kept shopping secrets. Well, I thought I would keep the theme running and feature another one… View Full Post
My Secret London: Lamb’s Conduit Street
I recently posted about the wonderful Mouki Mou, and how it was one of the many gems to be found on the quirky Chiltern Street. As these little off-beat streets are what I think makes… View Full Post
My Secret London: Mouki Mou
Working around Oxford Street, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the retail offer – big names, big brands, big shops – it tends to be in-your-face and loud. However one of the nice… View Full Post
My Secret London: The Old Bookshop
Located on a residential street in Enfield, The Old Bookshop, isn’t your typical fashion destination. But then fashion and typical don’t often go together. The Old Bookshop, owned and run by Felicity Warnes, is a fashion bookshop… View Full Post
My Secret London: The Place by Simon Burstein
With the college focused on our move to Stratford, I am always thinking East and rarely get a chance to venture West of Oxford Circus. However, I had known Simon Burstein, former chief executive of… View Full Post
My Secret London: Boundary Estate
We all have our favourite spots in London, maybe Postman’s Park, Dennis Severs House, or The Wallace Collection. One area that I love to stroll around in the sunshine is the Boundary Estate in Shoreditch.… View Full Post