London shopping

[dumbfairy]

Originally Posted by KeidjurKirstine

Do anyone know when Camden Market is open/when is the best day going there?

They're all open 7 days a week,apart from Canal which is still closed cos of the fire. But they're roughly open from around 9.30am-5.30pm.

I love Rokit. I picked up a Gucci messenger and a Fendi baguette last time I was there in June for £125 for both,in very good condition.

[shoegal87]

Originally Posted by dumbfairy

I love Rokit. I picked up a Gucci messenger and a Fendi baguette last time I was there in June for £125 for both,in very good condition.

OMG lucky you! i never score anything good when I go vintage shopping. Yesterday i got a "Hermes" scarf from Beyond Retro but i highly doubt it's original since it was 1.50£

Which rokit did you go to? I know there's one in Covent Garden too

[dumbfairy]

^It was the one in Covent Garden that I went to. I saw Henry Holland leaving as I was going in. I was like heyyyyyyyy and ran in haha. He looks awesome. Anyway. Back on the point. There was probably about 4 other Gucci bags of all shapes and sizes there. I spent ages searching through all the bags until I found them,most are just 'bags' if you know what I mean.

I've never been to Beyond Retro. I'm quite 'new' to vintage shops,if you like. I never understood the appeal when you can buy something new but now I'm hooked!

[shoegal87]

aahahah Thanks for the infos, ill check it out today
Im new to vintage shops too, i've also been to One of a kind in portobello, it's full of stuff but it's not very cheap unfortunately -.-

[dumbfairy]

It's the price that made me wonder if 'vintage' was worth it. In so far as I could probably buy a new version of whatever it is for cheaper but I'm looking at it now that other people won't have it I wish my Mum kept her clothes when she was my age though,that'd save me a fortune!!

Have you ever been to London Fashion Weekend? Cos the clothes that they sell there keep getting better each season,they're getting some good names now

[shoegal87]

Yes, i totally agree with you, if it's too expensive it's not worth it!
Btw I've never been to London Fashion Weekend because I was here only for the summer and sadly im going back home (italy) in a week

[ivanswonderland]

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[sosofie]

Thank you so much for these posts! they're really helpful.. im going to london in september, but im only there for a long weekend, so i wont have time to wander around and find shops myself... so thanks!

[dumbfairy]

I went to Marshmallow Mountain (I think thats what its called) and its great! I found a pair of Christian Dior crimson heals <3

[Meg]

I think you have to be careful with vintage shopping and inspect everything yourself. Just because it looks like gucci/fendi/chanel and has a higher price tag than the other bags, doesn't mean it's authentic. I don't know, I don't trust the people there to check authenticity.

I've only been to fashion weekend once, years ago, and it was just okay. Glad to hear it's improved. The one good thing I got there though was a beautiful scarf on the cheap and a clements ribeiro chiffon apron dress for sixty quid, marked down from 380.

[dumbfairy]

Is anyone else excited about the opening of Westfield? I hope it's as good as it's being billed to be

[RachelleChar]

Originally Posted by dumbfairy

^It was the one in Covent Garden that I went to. I saw Henry Holland leaving as I was going in. I was like heyyyyyyyy and ran in haha. He looks awesome. Anyway. Back on the point. There was probably about 4 other Gucci bags of all shapes and sizes there. I spent ages searching through all the bags until I found them,most are just 'bags' if you know what I mean.

I've never been to Beyond Retro. I'm quite 'new' to vintage shops,if you like. I never understood the appeal when you can buy something new but now I'm hooked!

is it easy to go to the rokit in convent garden? i mean would it be easy to spot the store? it sounds nice i wana check it out...

[dumbfairy]

Yeah I guess it is pretty easy to find.

It's in the opposite direction to the market from the Tube. And once you're walking down the pedestrianised area,it's on the right hand sice (usually signposted)

I've probably confused you no end

You could always try Beyond Retro in Shoreditch They have a good mix of vintage and vintage designer pieces (i.e last time i was there 5 weeks ago they had more than 1 chanel purse)

[Whitelinen]

Originally Posted by Meg

I think you have to be careful with vintage shopping and inspect everything yourself. Just because it looks like gucci/fendi/chanel and has a higher price tag than the other bags, doesn't mean it's authentic. I don't know, I don't trust the people there to check authenticity.

I've only been to fashion weekend once, years ago, and it was just okay. Glad to hear it's improved. The one good thing I got there though was a beautiful scarf on the cheap and a clements ribeiro chiffon apron dress for sixty quid, marked down from 380.

Ditto, Meg. My local vintage shops (though not in the UK, I imagine it is the same over there) have loads of "Hermès Kellys" and they even have all labels etc, however, they are knock-offs. When buying designer bags from a vintage store, I guess the best way is to a.) know exactly what a real version of the bag in question looks like, down to stitching and every little last detail, which often include some kind of a signature style, and b.) use common sense. For example, with Hermès - who gives them to vintage shops?! They are usually passed down in the family or auctioned, not sold to vintage sellers. Always be alert and suspect everything.

I have some questions...

a.) is there a place in London that sells more cheaper vintage? I don't have hundreds of pounds to spend on vintage - but neither am I looking for museum pieces. Is there any store that sells old clothing at reasonable prices? Not designer clothing, but just vintage clothing, clothing from decades past?

b.) what happens to the outdoor markets in the winter? For example Portobello Road Market - are there any sellers in the winter or do they move to somewhere warmer&less wet? I am going to London this February and would love to visit markets again for vintage costume jewellery - but are there any markets actively selling pieces during that time of the season?

c.) what are the best markets for cheap vintage costume jewellery & vintage accessories?

d.) which markets are worse than their reputation says? In other words, which markets are just there to attract tourists?

e.) just suggest all kinds of little UK-specific boutiques and shops, please. I would love to find more small and personal shopping spots in London.

Thank you for help

[Party.in.Paris]

I'm currently in London, and does anyone know where I could find cheap monday jeans ?