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RUMod's Map of Carnaby Street

10/8/2016

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Next time you pay a visit to the legendary street in this part of London, this handy map should tell you the shops worth visiting in between all the slightly less appealing stuff. Scroll down for a key, of sorts.

[Bear in mind that this is ongoing, so if anyone desperately wants to add anything for consideration, especially anything I've stupidly left out, leave it in the comments]
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From left to right:
  • Pretty Green
    Liam Gallagher's brand. Stop off here for the more rock 'n' roll, Madchester side of the Mod clothing spectrum. Parkas and paisley inside.
  • Levi's
    After all these years, still the best place for the best fitting jeans.
  • Ben Sherman
    Stock a whole range of goods from ties to suits, but specialise in the classic, button-down shirt. The Shirt Bar is a feast for the eyes.
  • Dr Martens
    Does what it says on the tin. The original skinhead boots (and shoes) of all colours and sizes.
  • El Ganso
    A new one for me. A Portuguese wildcard of multicoloured shirts, trousers and blazers all under an Ivy League rather than strictly Mod code, but striking styles nevertheless . 
  • Lambretta
    The scootermaker-gone-tailor. I've not visited often but I bought some strong blue desert boots and a bag very recently.
  • Peckham Rye
    Strictly speaking a tie-maker, but they have a glorious collection of paisley and polka dot silk scarves.
  • Office
    It's the high street shoe shop. But I've bought more than one pair of winklepickers from here.
  • Baracuta
    Eminent and prestigious purveyor of Harringtons. If you've got a bit to spend on a bomber, get down here and get yourself a real one.
  • Fred Perry
    Again, speaks for itself. In recent months, they've bust out of their mainstream funk and have started doing more creative stuff. Well worth a visit.
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Rod link
10/8/2016 08:02:50 pm

What? No Shelly's Shoes or Melanddi? And is the Carnaby Cavern not still knocking out Jam suits in Newburgh Street? Say it isn't so!

Last time I was there was several years ago but there was a Merc shop next to Lambretta I think, and I got a boating blazer at Sherry's in Fouberts Place.

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john paul farenden
2/11/2020 03:28:17 pm

yer nice one? melanddi? and the cavern,fourberts place. early 80s until 86/ that was the best time down there. the chisel toe bowling shoes, i had black/white, blue/black, black for school and red/white and blue, and loved wearin g the short sleeved jam tour cycle shirt, with dogtooth or prince of wales sta press.

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Editor
14/8/2016 10:05:36 pm

You're right of course. I left Sherry's and the Face off the map for now as I'm not keen on them, but if you can make a convincing case, I'll revise my opinion!

Also I believe Merc closed its doors on Carnaby St. a few years ago. From my own perspective it appeared the shop had been bought out by the Rolling Stones tour shop, then sold on. Now that position on the map is a little less exciting - I can't remember what is there now, but it never held my attention!

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