Shopping
Greenknickers
Wed, 06/06/2007 - 2:53pmRun by designer Sarah Lucy Smith and fashion merchandiser Rose Cleary-Southwood, Greenknickers is, just as it sounds, a company specialising in ethical undies. Based in south London, production takes place in India using organic cotton and the UK using hemp and silk, as well as in China (but still fair trade and ethically made the website states).
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Dover Street Market
Tue, 23/01/2007 - 3:12pmWhen Dover Street Market first opened its doors, London lovers of all things Comme had their prayers answered. Now almost three years later, Rei's Kawakubo's vision for DSM as "a kind of market where various creators from various fields gather together and encounter each other in an ongoing atmosphere of beautiful chaos" is being translated online.
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Mopods
Tue, 16/01/2007 - 1:00pmMopods are mobile phone gadgets from Japan which somehow synch-in with your mobile phone and can be attached to your bag, belt, necklace etc.
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Cochinechine
Thu, 11/01/2007 - 2:14pmThis independent boutique is based in Hampstead and specialises in hand-selected stock. CoChineChine stocks a really credible crop of womenswear designers including Hussien Chalayan, Spijkers and Spijkers and Vince. Good choice of jeans too. The website isn't selling yet but it does neatly showcase this lovely shop.
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Rockett St George
Wed, 04/10/2006 - 1:00pmRockett St George is a webshop which seeks to showcase work by emerging designers and creators.
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Tonic
Wed, 06/09/2006 - 2:00pmTonic has been serving up top notch menswear from its Portobello premises since 2000 and while the website doesn't let you buy, it does give a sound sense of what the shop is all about.
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Wondermummy
Thu, 24/08/2006 - 2:17pmWhile there are loads of websites offering maternity wear, this one is a family business launched by a Brighton-based mum who has seized the opportunity to provide decent pregnancy clobber at affordable prices.
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Junkfunk
Tue, 11/07/2006 - 1:23pmhttp://www.junkfunk.com/shop/index.htm
Independent online boutique based in sunny Croydon showcasing vibrant print tees, polos and hoodies. Junkfunk claim to source their blank tees from ethical non sweatshop suppliers and offer free UK postage. Prices from £25 - mostly aimed at guys but girls could get away with a size small.
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Chocolatewear
Mon, 19/12/2005 - 12:57pmChocolate is a Sydney-based loungewear company. Despite some cheesy pics (knee-length nighties and Ugg boots!) there are some lovely pieces for lying around your gaff in including a merino and possum (yes, possum) wool robe (£59) and polka dot PJs (£39).
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Specific Flavour
Tue, 06/12/2005 - 12:48pmA website created by an East End-based art duo full of doodles and drawings introducing a set of characters including Unidentified Dreamstealer, Skull, Miss Violet and Monster monster. While there's a fair portion of the site 'under construction', the shop is up and running and sells cute headscarves (£12), badges (£2.50), vests (£28), duvet sets (from £85) and curtains (£45) all featuring the characters. Very nice.
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