Help me buy a rain jacket in London
September 16, 2007 12:06 PM Subscribe
First time in London, forgot to bring a jacket. Staying in the Kensington area . Where can I buy a light rain jacket nearby?
Nothing fancy - I don't want to pay a lot of money. And ah, I'm a fairly large guy so no fashion shops as they tend to cater to the anorexic. :-)
Bonus question: if you happen to know somewhere where I can also buy rugby shirts, it will make me very happy. :-D
Nothing fancy - I don't want to pay a lot of money. And ah, I'm a fairly large guy so no fashion shops as they tend to cater to the anorexic. :-)
Bonus question: if you happen to know somewhere where I can also buy rugby shirts, it will make me very happy. :-D
Best answer: You may want to check a Marks & Spencer (department store). They're everywhere and are good for the basics and are inexpensive as well. I'm sure there is one in Kensington though I couldn't say exactly where. I don't often wander ino the men's department but I'd be surprised if they didn't have rugby shirts.
posted by triggerfinger at 12:19 PM on September 16, 2007
posted by triggerfinger at 12:19 PM on September 16, 2007
Possibly M&S, but I'm going to hold my nose and say Primark for cheap and cheerful and will last you about as long as your trip: the nearest one to you is probably Hammersmith Kings Mall, though there's also one on Oxford Street. Kensington isn't quite the place for bargain shopping, though the upside is found in West London's charity shops.
posted by holgate at 12:39 PM on September 16, 2007
posted by holgate at 12:39 PM on September 16, 2007
Second Marks & Spencer. There are two in the Kensington/Chelsea area: a very large branch on High Street Kensington, and a smaller branch on the King's Road (Chelsea).
Also worth a look are Muji and Uniqlo, both of which sell inexpensive but trendy Japanese clothing. There is one of each on High Street Kensington.
High Street Ken also has a branch of Snow+Rock, as well as several other outdoor stores, so it's probably your best one-stop shopping spot.
posted by techrep at 12:43 PM on September 16, 2007
Also worth a look are Muji and Uniqlo, both of which sell inexpensive but trendy Japanese clothing. There is one of each on High Street Kensington.
High Street Ken also has a branch of Snow+Rock, as well as several other outdoor stores, so it's probably your best one-stop shopping spot.
posted by techrep at 12:43 PM on September 16, 2007
Muji and Uniqlo, being Japanese, tend to make their clothes on the small side. You probably won't find your size there if you're larger than average.
Seconding Primark. Also Debenhams on Oxford Street, which is very similar to Sears.
Check out Milletts too, which has a branch on Kensington High Street.
With the strong pound and our higher cost of living, you'll probably have to pay about £50 ($100) for a lightweight rainproof jacket.
posted by essexjan at 1:04 PM on September 16, 2007
Seconding Primark. Also Debenhams on Oxford Street, which is very similar to Sears.
Check out Milletts too, which has a branch on Kensington High Street.
With the strong pound and our higher cost of living, you'll probably have to pay about £50 ($100) for a lightweight rainproof jacket.
posted by essexjan at 1:04 PM on September 16, 2007
Thirding Primark - it is ridiculously cheap, though this is on the back of questionable Indian labour practices.
Plus I'm not sure you'll actually find proper rain gear there, it's mostly casual-type stuff.
Millets and Snow+Rock do sell proper rainwear, at normal retail prices, but you might find something reasonable on a sale rack.
posted by Flashman at 2:05 PM on September 16, 2007
Plus I'm not sure you'll actually find proper rain gear there, it's mostly casual-type stuff.
Millets and Snow+Rock do sell proper rainwear, at normal retail prices, but you might find something reasonable on a sale rack.
posted by Flashman at 2:05 PM on September 16, 2007
M&S I'd call a bit expensive. Seconding Milletts, Primark. But why would you think it might rain in England!
posted by A189Nut at 2:17 PM on September 16, 2007
posted by A189Nut at 2:17 PM on September 16, 2007
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posted by forallmankind at 12:18 PM on September 16, 2007