Culture Shock

London is filled with many different boroughs, each having their own culture and scene. Within these places, a wide variety of fashions can be found.

The area that sticks out to me the most is Camden Town. The streets in this area are filled with many punks, goths, hardcore kids. Stores that align Camden Street include Doc Martin, Levi's, Converse, and many small shops with leather apparel, (dumb) graphic shirts, body jewelry, and every other piece of flair for any goth to be in heaven. Mohawks, ripped jeans, and facial piercings/tattoos are the most commonly found statement found here which makes it such an amazing place culturally.

Another area that I find more appealing is Oxford Street.
This is where all the big shops are located such as Top Shop, New Look, House of Frasier, Selfridge's, and Urban Outfitters. Many young kids around this area are supporting the latest fashions and fads. The sidewalks are jam packed during the day time with almost every shop imaginable located here. There is something for everybody. When I leave, Oxford Circus will be much missed, its a shopaholics dream.

Another area with good fashion is off of Liverpool Street.
Here, two major markets are located. Spitalfield's and Brick Lane. Many indie kids roam this area with excellent vintage stores and hand made clothing and accessories located at the markets. Much art and music can be found in this area which brings a lot of hip culture here. This is the best place to find a lot of vintage inspired looks.

All the boroughs bringing different cultures and fashions make London such an amazing place. Also, I must mention how much of an impact music has on fashion here. When going to clubs, you can tell what kind of people will be on the dance floor. My favorite is going to the places that play 60s music because, in my opinion, everyone is dressed so well. Loose fitting shirts with skinny belts, tight skinny jeans, high waisted skirts, loose messy hair and bangs, its all the perfect combination for a night out on the town. I have become such a big fan of this culture.


Being my last week here, I am quite sad to be leaving all of this. It's quite different from the states. People dress so well in comparison and the fashions are amazing. Mainly things you wont see many people wearing in good ol' Indiana, unfortunately. But maybe its my mission to help bring these London fashions back to the states.