Beyond the High Street

[TheLongRider]

I'd like to start a collaborative thread for everyone to contribute shops, designers or online clothing sources that they love or think others might like. It's easy to get stuck in a rut of available high street shopping, but that choice is a becoming more limited as physical shops close.

There is a world of online shopping available, it does have disadvantages in terms of sizing and delivery charges but I think there is far more choice out there than just the high street.

This thread is an attempt to show what else is available across different price points and styles. It would be great if people could give an idea of what the brand is known for and it's price point. The brand/shop should have worldwide shipping so that all Mumsnet users can use them.

I'll start - I have no connection with these companies.

L F Markey UK based womenswear - strong focus on colour and casual wear. Price ££ - £££

Stable of Ireland Irish store promoting Irish design and production, natural fabrics, womenswear, menswear & accessories. Price ££-£££

Marimekko Finnish company - Womenswear, menswear, children's clothing, home wear and accessories - often does collaborations with Uniqlo. Price £ - £££

MOT Nigerian company - Womenswear, children's wear. Price ££

following - great thread

I don't know how it's done it. [Unless Vinted has actually implanted a very small elf in my phone which is reading everything I'm posting on here and can see into my wardrobe]

All I asked it to search was Cabbages & Roses. It's suggested many of the brands on this thread and an &Daughter dress I own.

On the other hand MN's algorithms are suggesting Ann Summers to me - and on The Archers' thread- seriously?? Why??

Here's my green velvet jacket. Monsoon Twilight isn't a current brand (80s/90s I think) so it's all vintage pieces and they're mainly evening wear. If you like silks and velvets and embroidered/embellished things, you'll probably find something from this label.

Can't see it's been mentioned already but Genevieve Sweeney for knitwear

Regarding ninety percent - FB showed me an advert and I liked some of the tops but was a bit worried it was a scam site so never ordered. Is the quality good and what is the sizing like please?

For my contribution unfortunately a brand I was buying handmade items from since lockdown has closed it doors and gone in another direction 😢.

Alternatively, this small business started up doing children’s wear before branching out into ladies wear but their linen and velvet pieces (in the winter) are gorgeous. https://freya-lillie.com/product-category/women/all-women/

@MulberryPeony I have been buying from them for years, definitely not a scam site. You can pay via PayPal and they are really good with returns and refunds. I have always found the quality really good too.

The algorithm is the best thing about Vinted IMO. I like that I still find things to spend money on when I'm not even looking for them...

Thank you, I’m really enjoying. Been trying to find my personal style having lost 5 stone and discovered an interest in fashion but the high street hasn’t been appealing to me. Have picked up some lovely things from Essentiel Antwerp, Stine Goya and Celia B which have I think been all mentioned here! Sadly Vinted Ireland seems to have very little of these brands in a 12-14 but hopefully something will come up.

Ive also enjoyed Stella Nova and Seventy and Mochi denim.

Same here! Although I’ve messed it up recently by searching for obscure anime hoodies for my son.

Yes I've had the same problem with "13-14yrs waterproof over trousers" 😂 would be handy if you could have profiles within one account, take note Vinted.

I'm looking forward to browsing all the links suggested as I need inspiration. I'd like to contribute:
Hiut Denim (made in Wales) £££
Kate Barton ££
Busby & Fox ££
Community Clothing ££ (I thought they would already have been suggested)
Carrier Company ££
Moshulu ££ - cheaper than Birkenstock & more comfortable IMO

I know not everyone is keen on faux- vintage but these jeans and dungarees are rather nice.

Freddie of Pinewood

I bought some stuff from Fever Heritage on whatnot last night, has a similar vibe to this. Not arrived yet so I can't recommend as such also bought two Essentiel Antwerp pieces I am excited for.

I'll throw Bryceland into the mix. Hong Kong tailoring with some women's ready-to-wear. The lookbook is interesting.
£££

Also High Everyday Couture Italian brand that used to have a British designer. Sales are good value. Interesting use of technical fabrics and a good cut.

Bryceland is a recent favourite of mine! Haven’t bought anything yet but it does seem exciting.

Well, the Monsoon Twilight scarlet silk skirt I shared upthread has arrived, and it is FABULOUS.
Perfect length on me, lovely quality as expected, immaculate condition. And it was £25!

I am now awaiting an equally fabulous looking Meadows frock.

Oh how lovely @SpiralSister - are you able to post any pics of it on?

Probably not, @Hephebe! it is lovely though

@IAmNotYourZiggaZigAhhh I tried on a coat from The Landskein a couple of years ago & it is lodged in my mind ever since as DREAM coat! The cut, the fabric, the weight, the detailing- all incredible!

This is the coat I want. 😍

I adore this thread & would like to contribute

Shoes from Anonymous Copenhagen 👌

I have some beautiful leather bags from Ally Cappellino & from a trip to Ireland a few years ago Kinsale Leather

https://www.kinsaleleather.com/collections/kinsale-leather-handbags

https://emporiumkalu.com/

I also discovered this place on that trip to Ireland. Well worth a look! Its where i saw the coat.

Great thread! I'd love some lower priced suggestions along the same lines.

Most of the brands I like already mentioned here but I'll add Bobo Choses, Sundress and Compania Fantastica which are all a bit hit and miss but occasionally have something really good.

Ooh I love Emporium Kalu but their website only has a tiny amount of items on it compared to in store!

Other Irish brands-
Fresh Cuts

Urban Aran

Buan

I’m new here, hoping I’ve got the links right!

I’m supposed to be working (but the rest of my company seem to be on holiday so t’internet beckoned) but I, er, accidentally fell in love with a Hades cardigan that I had to order immediately or I would have died on the spot. 😝

Never in my life did I think a cardigan would have that effect on me (as a usually non-cardigan wearer) but gold plated F U C K buttons? Who could resist??!! (Clearly not me!)

Totally loving this brand:

https://hades-shop.co.uk

One place I shop a lot is Poppri on eBay - they have great designers at massively reduced prices, often with minor damage.
This Doen dress is £50 with 9 mins to go! Not my size but lovely! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/306421801756?itmmeta=01K1XY73J5AFC520SQKT191HG3&hash=item475829a31c:g:TdoAAeSwIvxoiShI