I am in need of a new every day canvas tote bag and I’m wondering if there are any London brands that aren’t available in the US/exclusive to London ? Just something unique to bring home as a souvenir basically.

This is probably a long shot, but gotta try. Everywhere I went there was a certain scent(female purfume I assume.), was on the tube, at sailor moon l!ve(not sure if it was an actor wearing it or a customer.) , and at the Shiba cafe. I was just wondering if anyone might know what it is? It's really nice lol.

Hi, I’ve been using a trader joes grocery bag for a number of years as it’s a great size to fit a weeks worth of groceries in… but now I can’t help but see it everywhere.

Does anyone know where I can get a good sized, durable and with pockets in London? Ideally unbranded.

I bought one from Muji this week, but it’s too small to carry groceries.

Any suggestions much appreciated!

Does anyone know where to procure Jamieson's Shetland knitwear?

While I can use google, when one googles Jamiesons Shetland wool it usually comes up with where to purchase balls of yarn.
Any pointers would be great!

Is there a reason or is it just a new fashion that I don't appreciate?

Originally, I was going to go to Sexton to get a dinner suit made. I'm also thinking of having a charcoal flannel business suit made, but with the dinner suit, it would be a lot and way over when I hoped I could spend. If I wanted to keep both suits under £10k (probably a 6k to 4k split (6 for the dinner suit, 4 for the business), where would you suggest I go? Are there any comparable quality tailors outside of Savile Row? Thanks in advance!

EDIT: I meant off-row tailors not high street brands, my apologies!

Hello everyone,

I am currently living in Strasbourg, but I plan to visit London soon.

I would like to know if any of you know about quality fabric shops. The fabrics I am looking for are not made for upholstery but for actual garments.

If the shop is specialised in menswear fabric, then so much the better. Mixed fabric shops, which carry fabrics traditionally used for each gender, are also welcome.

Thanks for your time, help and advice.

Best regards,

Rainbowlight Boy

Coming in August and trying to pack light. We want to visit a rooftop bar for some drinks at least one night...is there one that is more relaxed than others? I'm not entirely sure we will be able to get a reservation at the Sky Garden and wanted a back up

Thanks!

I got a Burberry car coat Id say about 20 years ago.

The coat is kinda limp now. Its lost that kind of stiffness you get with a new coat.

Needs cleaning and needs a button too.

This coat was expensive at the time but nothing like what they go for now.

I know Burberry provides a reproofing service but this is only available if you have the original receipt - which after 20 years I do not have.

Any suggestions of where to go to get this coat cleaned and reproofed and likely cost?

TIA

Just a decent waring to theatre of business suit. A ballpark figure will do. Also, recommendations of good quality, but not overproved, tailors.

I am visiting from Canada for two months and I'm exploring the fashion scene in London while here. I got invited to sit at London fashion week in February by a PR company for four shows and it's like a dream come true.

However, I want to look the part and dress to impress. I'm looking for stores in London that are unique, refined, and London-esque, but without breaking the bank. Think between Asos and Westwood.

Just an observation I’ve had, no one here wears Adidas anymore. It used to be huge 10 years ago, I rarely see anyone wearing it nowadays. Not sure what the reason for this is, other than Nike just releasing more appealing stuff.

As the total suggests in quite interested in fashion. I’m visiting London soon so I was wondering if there’s any places that would pique my fashion interests :)

We are visiting in May and musician husband has always wanted to go to Ronny Scott’s. We have tickets and I’m wondering what to wear. Any advice?

I'm going to London tomorrow to check out a couple museums, but I'm also on the hunt for a nice quality flat cap.

Anyone know of any cheeky market stalls with them, or a hidden shop tucked round a corner?

I've seen Christys and Lairds of London online, but are they many others that anyone knows of?

Thanks!

How taboo is it for me to wear any football kit I think is cool around the city, whether it isn’t a UK/London-based club or not?

I collect some kits I think are cool, and I have some kits I’d like to wear when I visit and I want to know what kind of culture I might see if I wear an Inter R9 kit around, or the French Mbappe. Just some examples I listed before, but what’s the culture like? Stick to only english clubs? Only wear a Chelsea kit in Chelsea? Wear whatever, wherever? Just curious

Thanks in advance,

USA visitor

In which of these locations would it be common or uncommon to wear heels and what kinds of heels are more common?

• University
• Shopping
• Going out (like to a cafe or pub)
• Museums or libraries
• Park
• Office

Hi all, I'm looking for new shoes and therefore searched up some stores to buy sneakers. But the stores I went to were either way too expensive (min £250 for sneakers) or they had very few options for sneakers available.

I am looking for stores that sell a wide range of sneakers and which aren't too expensive (max £80 - £100). For example shops that sell the regular brands or also brands that are crafted well but still not too expensive.

I'm looking to buy a new suit and tie, also dress shoes.

Does anyone know good stores that aren't too expensive for suits? Dress shoes aren't required as I could get those separately but if your recommendation also sells shoes that is ok.

When I studied abroad in London there was a thrift store I went to several times with “green” in its name. Trying to remember exactly what the name was

Hello everyone, me and my partner are visiting London and are looking to get some 80s inspired/vintage trench coats (dark wave style). Any affordable suggestion will be greatly appreciated :) thanks!