Where Can I Get Streetwear in the UK?
"With a bewildering array of clothes, styles and suppliers the choice of any new purchase is difficult enough. Add to this the ever changing face of streetwear and urban clothing and decisions become even more difficult. So time is of the essence, how to find what you want with the minimum of fuss and heartache."
For many people the question is perhaps more defined as - Where can I get cool brands and designs that are actually dispatched from the UK? - The number of times that one searches for a website with the style and brand that one wants, only to go through the cart process and find out that the items will be dispatched from the US, is astonishingly high.
The fact that certain search engines seem to be unable to distinguish between UK distributors and elsewhere is a frustration that can get in the way of ordering that special snapback or pair of sneakers. So the first and foremost strategy is to define what you are looking for. The range, style and colours available can be truly bewildering. Only by narrowing down your options, BEFORE you hit the big G, can you fully concentrate on the options delivered to you. So is it a beanie, baseball cap or a snapback that lights your candle? Perhaps a sweat, t-shirt or shirt. The point may seem trivial but once you see the catalogues of excellent brand clothing like these you may get lost in the dazzling array of options. |
Next the equally important question - Which label? Many companies make similar items of clothing but that all important label is the key to your personal purchase. The list may seem endless but as your style probably comes from music styles, friend’s styles or other role models; to emulate you must know the label they are sporting. No one wants to get down town in their new gear only to discover that the label you are proudly wearing has dropped from uber-hot to limp lukewarm! The labels that you might consider are so personal that any suggestions here would suit only the author but you could try a wiki search for possible matches to your tastes and mates.
Then, finally, the country of dispatch. As mentioned earlier there can be a significant frustration to be found at the end of a long stint of searching the net, to find exactly what you need, only to discover that it is available form the US and will be here in 2 weeks (or more). The simplest and mostly foolproof way of excluding this type of outcome is to add 'UK' to the end of all your search words. Like Obey UK or snapback UK etc. At least this will give a fighting chance of only finding suppliers in the UK. |
So, for the most part, the answer to the question has to be - from the internet. The high street chain clothing stores, in most cities, are unable to offer the most up to date and sought after items. That having been said there are some great independents around the UK and if you do not know where to find them then once again a search on the big G will help pin them down. Know what you want and in what colour and by which brand, stay strong to your goal and use the internet to help you and you will end up the proud owner of the product that gets you the smiles from those that you hang out with.