London ~ East End in Two Days

July 18, 2011

London ~ East End in Two Days

Love these low desert boots w/ the binding of wax or whatever. His short sleeved sweatshirts pretty rad too. He is siting outside the Albam shop which was a new to me really cool shop. Nice oxford banded collar pop-over shirts..

A new Grenson shop with a cool staff. I just found this article and y'all should really appreciate it!

Can't remember dudes name right this second! Matthew?

So sick.

My favourite. The Casper.

A Custy.

Different than the gal in Wiliamsburg or San Francisco in the same polka dotted blouse and cut-offs.

Hostem has got to be one of the coolest shops in London right now. Like many I saw, they kept the old exterior or made it look old...

Just some of the brands they carry.

Labour And Wait. One of the coolest shops in za vorld right now. they even have their own section at Dover Street Market. They sell kitchen supplies along with Musc from Portugal and Face Cream for the gals. Both come in the same packaging it has been in since the 30's.

Another beautiful building.

The only way to display shirts. At The New Republic this is what the shirts were displayed in. I will have one in my shop one day.

In case you thought I was no longer shooting older dudes who stay killing it. The guy on the steps is here to remind you..

Said his inspiration is all Jerry Garcia. Saw dude outside Levisons on Cheshire Street. Really great 2nd hand mens shop. For a more wordy description check acl.

A few great short sleeved Levi's work shirts. Not insanely vintage but insanely good.. Not just because I work here but because s/s work shirts are kinda good.

I've always been a fan of sammy scarves. I wont get into the history of them..that the mods popularized them, but I been collecting them for years. It always amazes me to find so many in one store.. Long story short, the best scarf to wear all year indoor or out.

Some hipness in them streets. But a good look, not mad. At least in London when its summer you can actually wear wool cap and not look stupid. ITS NOT AS HOT AS SAY WILLIAMSBURG where you'll look like a fool in that cap in the summer heat.

A store I have covered here before but as it's my favourite shop in London, and it's been 2 yrs since I've been. I'll share. Not alot has changed which is a good thing.

Some silk robes at their shop across the way which only sells pajamas, robes & ties.

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Love London and enjoyed your pics. Thanks for posting.

Posted by: PatagoniaCommunity | July 18, 2011 at 05:46 PM

wicked post, the adidas were a great start. i'm only 4 hours away from london but it couldn't be more different

Posted by: mat | July 18, 2011 at 06:44 PM

His name is Vintage John!

Posted by: Cool Guy 69 | July 18, 2011 at 07:03 PM

Bloody brilliant post! It is a subtle difference but I totally agree with you about the girl in the dots...she looks athletic and a bit tough (thumbs up). I usually associate this look with girls who are playing the role of the delicate ingenue.

Posted by: JHA | July 18, 2011 at 10:48 PM

no one comments anymore

Posted by: yates | July 19, 2011 at 01:00 AM

The guy outside Levisson was a customer of mine.

He'd buy a brand new pair of LVC jeans and come back 30mins later with them customized, tapered, and hemmed to that exact length that he's wearing in the pic.

And boy can he talk.

Posted by: inthebackground | July 19, 2011 at 03:42 AM

Labour & Wait also carries the fullest selection of spotted cotton handkerchiefs I know of.

Posted by: irwhinge | July 19, 2011 at 09:54 AM

what are those low top custy suede awesome shoes?

Posted by: shawn | July 19, 2011 at 12:57 PM

Thoroughly enjoyable post. Great pictures.

Posted by: YeOleGeneral | July 19, 2011 at 02:04 PM

the fella i acquired my barbour from mentioned that he got it at a little shop in london that specialized in old barbours, i have a feeling that this could be the place..

Posted by: cork grips | July 19, 2011 at 03:05 PM

Can anyone identify what shoes that fellow is wearing in the third pic? I dig 'em. Wanna get 'em.
Great post.

Posted by: Dan | July 19, 2011 at 07:09 PM

dat jerry garcia dude.

Posted by: jerome | July 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

They are from Clarks. It's a low desert boot but I'm nit sure of the exact style name. I want them too.

Posted by: me | July 20, 2011 at 07:06 PM

Does anyone know the exact location of Levissons vintage? Going to London next week and would love to stop in

Posted by: peter | July 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM

Cheshire Street. I think it's Levison's rather than Levissons...sorry to be a pedant but it might help you locate it.

Posted by: Jossy | July 29, 2011 at 10:50 AM

incredible london shots. wish i was there.