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Apr 30, 2008 @ 12:53pm

iekeliene in HH.jpgI'm moving to London.


I've lived there before so know where to shop and all that -

but this time I'm moving with disposable income.

I know the scene in NY - where to find sample sales and all that good stuff.

I don't work in fashion (I just wear it!) so can someone give me the lay of the fashion land in London?

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posted by dumbbrunette5

May 02, 2008 12:02AM

try emailing susie bubble (www.stylebubble.typepad.com) she seems like she would have lots of info on that and she always has info on sample sales up in her sidebar on the blog

posted by benjaminmaxfield

May 05, 2008 9:43AM

If you like vintage then rokit is great for off the wall cheap pieces, if you like designer vintage retro woman in Notting Hill is perfect.

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posted by guest

May 08, 2008 9:30AM

hey you can watch gossip girl online at www.surfthechannel.com the newest episode is always up already tuesday morning

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posted by guest

May 10, 2008 9:20AM

Sample sales are sometimes announced in Time Out or the Evening Standard, and are frequently held at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. There are also mailing lists you can put yourself on, though I can't remember the names (despite being on them, oops). Like someone else mentioned, Susie Bubble posts a lot of sample sales on her sidebar as well. There are a number of second hand designer dress agencies scattered across the city, that are always worth popping into. Primark is very love it or hate it, but the one at Marble Arch is worth a look if you're into "value" shopping, as their designs have improved a million times over recently, as evidenced by their sellout Miu Miu and Luella copy dresses this season.

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posted by guest

May 11, 2008 10:53PM

hey i was just wondering, do you guys have any advice on how a high school junior could get experience in the fashion industry? i live in minnesota so im not sure about my options... im going to new york for two weeks this summer to shadow my moms friend working for a fashion mag, but im hoping i will be able to do something at home this summer also. my goal is to someday be a runway stylist. do you have any suggestions?

thanks so much! and love the blog:)
nadia

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posted by guest

May 12, 2008 11:39AM

guest at 9:30, I love the way that you think that finding a place to watch gossip girl is really important. also, itv.com.catchup, it has the last episode shown in thre UK, but were several centuries behind. in fact, we're at Nate's dad coke-gate.

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posted by guest

May 28, 2008 6:50PM

carnaby street, carneby street, carneby street. have fun, I'm jealous.

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posted by guest

Jun 27, 2008 2:21PM

I recommend that you subscribe to e-news DailyCandy for London (www.dailycandy.com). They'll tell you when all the sample sales are on, and also keep you up to date on where to buy new brands. Also sign up for Billion Dollar Babes (www.billiondollarbabes.com), which runs great sample sales in London.

posted by mimi

Jun 28, 2008 7:13AM

if you want to buy online and love vintage..check out my website www.labelvintage.com
best regards & good luck
Mimi

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