So many people dress well in London. Not classic like the Parisiennes, or polished like the New Yorkers, but here people are trendy. The 13 year old girl, and the 55 year old woman are all dressed in the latest fashions (although sometimes the women dress a bit too young…)
Ever since I arrived in London I’ve been trying to figure out why everyone here is wearing the latest fashions, while most of Vancouver can barely manage one great trendy item, let alone a complete look. It took me a while to figure out why, but then it dawned on, it is obviously becasue they can access the latest fashion at a very low price. The British High Street is the best fast fashion shopping in the world, because it has all of the best international brands and a ton of incredible British brands. Topshop, Miss Selfridge, New Look, Primark, River Island, Oasis, and Marks and Spencer are some of the British brands that sit next to the likes of Zara (Spain), H&M (Sweden), Uniqlo (Japan), Bikbok (Norway), Mango (Spain) and more. Every store is packed with the latest styles at amazing price points, although that’s not necessarily a good thing. I can understand why there is so much criticism here about people buying too many clothes, since there are so many clothes readily available, and extrememly cheap.
I came here intending on hitting all the deparments stores, but then I realised I am more excited about the high street clothing, which is cheaper, and a lot more fun. Plus I can afford more of it. I am trying to to buy things I will wear for a while, not super trendy pieces (well, not all super trendy pieces), although a lot of the very trendy stuff probably won’t be in fashion in Vancouver for at least another season or two, so I’ll get a longer life from most of it.
Imgaes from their brand’s websites. New Look black and white striped tunic, £18. New Look black and white bralet, £20. New Look Gold by Giles Deacon striped cap sleeve top, £35. Oasis nautical sweater, £45. Richard Nicoll for Topshop knotted t-shirt, £32. River Island shoe, £59.99. River Island bag, £29.99. Topshop peach cropped tank, £10. Topshop black puffy skirt, £60.
